It’s mid January, all I can think about is either how much I want to be lay on a beach and actually know what it’s like to feel warm without 6 layers on or how much I want to eat the entire contents of the kitchen. So, I wanted to trick my brain into believing … Continue reading cauliflower ‘sin mac’ & cheese →

Let me begin by addressing the fact I am reviewing a chain restaurant when in every other blog I’ve written so far I have mentioned the importance of supporting local and small businesses. Jim and I were given a restaurant voucher as a gift at Christmas, which I think is a brilliant idea, who doesn’t … Continue reading Pizza Express Review →

These banana & fruit pancakes are a 5 ingredient easy breakfast or brunch. They are high in potassium and protein and tasty enough for adults and children. My favourite meal is breakfast. FACT. Waking up and filling the kitchen with yummy cooking smells is what weekends are for. When we aren’t travelling around with Jim’s … Continue reading banana pancakes →

There is always a reason to have fruitcake, with a cup of tea, with a cheeseboard, with more fruitcake, and what’s more this is GF so no stomach ache after consumption. This was another easy recipe I used for my Christmas hampers this year. Along with the mustard, I also collected apples from the orchard … Continue reading gluten free fruitcake →

First up - the brownie Fudgey, gooey, rich, chocolate brownies - holy hell these are good!! I don't think I know anyone who doesn't love brownies. Everyone in my family is a dessert brownie orderer.. orderer? (Is that even a word), anyway, previously I have always tried to put my intolerances to the back of … Continue reading vegan & gf brownies / vegan and gf blondies →

Courgette or sweet potato muffins. These are a FAVE!! They can be eaten for any meal or as a snack, hot or cold. That's a pretty versatile muffin if you ask me! They're a take on another Jamie Oliver recipe, however I have made them gluten and allium free. Along my journey learning about my … Continue reading savoury gf muffins →

Mustard sauce for Christmas dinners. This quick and easy recipe is the perfect compliment to your Christmas dinner but also when made in a large batch is a lovely homemade present to gift or to include in a hamper. When mixing, be careful not to stick your head in the bowl as the mix is … Continue reading saucy mustard →

Salted dark chocolate malt cookies. I love a biscuit with my cuppa! Or anytime in fact! These cookies are also for anytime but I made them to give to friends and family this year! I'm not sure if it's the home maker roots imbedded into me from watching my mum for all these years, but … Continue reading christmas biscuits →

Smoked salmon fillet, with mixed cherry toms, black olives, chorizo, rose petal roasted butternut squash, rocket, mozzarella, feta, pomegranate seeds and basil in a red wine vinegar and black pepper dressing. This is not quite how I like to be inspired however, after being ill with a horrible virus this summer, I was categorically off … Continue reading winter fish →