When Life gives you lemons ....
This recipe is an absolute treat, defiantly not for dieting but sometimes we need a treat and some extra calories and the kids love it.
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Beyond the plate: Health, happiness, and honest reflections
Our blog is more than just recipes; it's a personal journey. We share our health battles and how food has played a crucial role in our recovery and well-being. Expect real, from-the-heart posts that delve into the ups and downs of life, showing that it's okay to make mistakes and learn along the way. We aim for our stories to be personal, raw, and relatable, connecting with anyone who appreciates genuine experiences.
Love your Leftovers
Turning Bruised Berries into something delicious
My kids refuse to eat fruit once its gone slightly soft and this creates such a waste, however to prevent this waste we either freeze or if there is enough make jam.
Quick Rice Pudding
Todays left over item was coconut milk. Since the weather changed and weather not as bright and cheerful my summer coconut latte has evolved to a Pumpkin spiced latte leaving me with half a carton of coconut milk and the need for warm comforting puddings.
Banana, Walnut and Chocolate Breakfast Loaf
This loaf came about because I had four bananas that were far too ripe for me to eat (hands up I'm super fussy when it comes to bananas, once they have a few brown spots I can eat them), however I hate waste and with my new high potassium diet it felt extra wasteful.
Great meals from my potassium journey
Do not let the title put you off, when diagnosed with low potassium caused by a tumour I had to change my diet to add more potassium rich foods, these dishes are delicious in their own rights.
Autumn...Is it to early for soup
There are certain foods that belong to certain seasons.
Moroccan Vegetable Stew
This stew was even better the next day for lunch, making it perfect for meal prep. The combination of warming spices, sweet potato and chickpeas made it one of those meals that feels like a hug in a bowl.
Chickpea and Butternut Squash Curry
A cosy Creamy curry packed with vegetable, chickpeas and warming spices. Naturally plant based, comforting and ridiculously easy to make.
From Garden to Plate
When your Tomato Harvest gets out of Hand
Every Gardener dreams of bumper a harvest, Until you're standing in the kitchen with 7lb of tomatoes staring back at you wondering what on earth you're going to do with them all!
From Garden to plate
My Homegrown Tomatoes & Favourite Bruschetta Recipe
Fake Away's
Fake away Friday: Katsu Curry
There is something about a Katsu curry that screams takeaway night, crispy golden pieces of Tofu sticky rice and that gorgeous, silky, mild spiced curry sauce generously pored over the top.
All the fun of a takeaway, without actually ordering one.
I love a take away as much as the next person, but there is nothing more disappointing in the selection usually faced with, although some places are getting better some not so, and there is nothing worse in my case due to having a dairy allergy than getting caught but cross contamination.
Freezer Heroes
Frozen Veg: The Midweek Hero we need to stop judging
There seems to be a bit of a bad reputation around frozen vegetables.
Freezer Grab bags
Freezer Grab bags: My New Favourite Midweek Meal Hack
I'm going to say it right now ... .I hate the name “dump bag”, There I've said it!
Slow Cooker Heroes
Welcome to slow cooker Heroes, a section dedicated to the meals that quietly get on with the job while we get on with life.
Slow Cooker Heroes
There is something rather magical about coming home from work and being welcomed by the smell of dinner all cooked and ready with minimal effort in the morning for maximum reward in the evening.
Store Cupboard Staples
Marry Me pasta
I'm currently writing this blog from National Indoor bowels competition where Iv'e come to support Rob, round two and my mind is a little numb as sitting still for more than an hour or two is just not something that I ever do unless I'm ill so I decided to make the most of the peace and blog about foods, which I'm missing as this place doesn't cater for me, so it was suggested if i wanted a drink i needed to go purchase my own milk, although this did earn me a free coffee, the staff were lovely but they said they do not get much call here for dairy free and as much as I want Rob to do really well looking at lunch options there is a dark part of me hoping he gets knocked out so I can eat which is terrible if me.
Moroccan Style Pancakes
There are so many ways to cook pancakes but this is by far my favourite pancake recipe, It does take a little longer than a normal pancake to allow the yeast to activate, however they are definitely worth the wait.
Soup Season ... Making a meal from almost anything.
There is something wonderfully comforting about a big bowl of homemade soup.
Lilly's Couscous Salad
This is such a staple in our family and I've posted this before but it's so good and definitely worth a place on the website.
Cinnamon Rolls
There are some smells that just make the house feel like home and freshly baked cinnamon rolls are defiantly one of them.
My Store Cupboard Staples
I don't believe you need an expensive kitchen full of fancy ingredients to eat well.
Back to my kitchen
I have always loved to bake and cook, spending time the the kitchen, however 2026 wasn't my year health wise and I became increasingly ill whilst medical teams tried to find the cause, I was exhausted, my life became one medical appointments after another, finding myself rushed into hospital several times.
Thankfully the diagnosis came and the medication started whilst I wait for the tumour to be removed.
My energy is slowly coming back and on good days I found the energy to head back to my kitchen for more than just dinner.
Lillys Battenberg Request
I've been promising to make Battenberg with Lilly for ages but the weather had been too hot so now finally cool but my only day off this week had a birthday party in the middle, so we baked cakes before we left using my Mothership cake mix and allowed the cakes to cool. When returned they ready to decorate
Shortbread Biscuits
This is a super easy, no frills but amazing taste biscuit, it has the perfect crumble
Cinnamon Swirls
This is a great easy recipe for a quick treat
Cinnamon Apple Muffins
Welcome back to my Kitchen: This isn't just a recipe blog, it's a journey back to something I love.
You don't hate Tofu...... You're just doing it Wrong
Tofu... The food I was terrified of but can't live without
I'll admit it, when I first went Vegan Tofu scared me and I'd already decided I didn't like it before I tasted it.
Seitan: The Meat Alternative you can actually make yourself
Seitan: What on earth is that?
Seitan is one of those foods that always needs an explanation, Seitan is a high protein food made from the gluten in wheat which takes on the meaty texture and can be used to replace meat. It can be seasoned, shaped and cooked in so many different ways. There are two ways to make it, the washed flour method, using all purpose flour , quiet messy, but oddly satisfying washing away all the starch to produce stretchy gluten or with Vital wheat gluten which is quicker and less messy.
Foraging: Through the seasons
April....... Dandelions
Whilst this may sound far fetched it is one of those recipes that I use year after year as it is a little bit magical. The beautiful golden flowers create a golden honey like syrup with a gentle floral flavour, sweet, fragrant and surprisingly reminiscent of honey.
Late Summer......Elderberry
Our recent house move has placed us in the middle of nowhere amongst so much beautiful nature and so many amazing foraging opportunities.
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