Saturdays are predictable in our house, Dom works, I bring Eva to swimming lessons and afterwards she gets hot chocolate to ward off a sugar low meltdown. I never learnt to swim as a child and despite going back as an adult and learning, I still have a fear of being out of my depth, so I consider the hot chocolate a well deserved treat. … Continue reading Financier Cakes with Glazed Blueberries
We are on holidays at the moment and its a great time to decompress, reconnect and relax. Its only when i get away that i realise how hectic normal life is. Up early, rush to work, work the day , battle the traffic, pick up eva, get home and think about dinner before everyone gets too hungry and a low blood sugar row erupts… Familiar … Continue reading Griddled Spicy Prawns with Quinoa Salad and Harissa Mayonnaise
Yummy crunchy spring rolls and HOME MADE, not from a dodgy takeout enjoyed at 3am . These are easy to make, great for when you want to impress your loved ones with your cookery skills as people always think they are harder to make than they really are. Make a big batch and keep them in the freezer as they cook from frozen really easily … Continue reading Prawn spring rolls
Lots of people have Dairy allergies, I myself while not allergic to it, don’t like the taste of milk or cream and even ice cream doesn’t really do it for me. Our daughter is definitely allergic to dairy and I can hear it on her chest and see it in her nose (sorry!!) if she has dairy. The difficulty arises with her is ice-cream because … Continue reading Delicious Dairy Free Ice Cream
I love making fish cakes, the right balance of potato to fish (not too much!) and preferably more than 1 type of fish for a bit of interest. Served with some pickles on the side and a green salad makes one of my favourite meals. Full of heart healthy fats and if you use salmon like I did, one of the best sources of Omega … Continue reading Simple Fish Cakes – Good for your ♥
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