As restrictions begin to cease and we can start meeting friends and family for garden parties and in local beer gardens, enjoying a drink is at the top of many Brits’ to-do lists. But the pressure to drink alcohol can sometimes be an uncomfortable one. I did a year of sobriety a few years back
Today was a day I’ve been looking forward to for months. Baby’s first swimming lesson! But then I started to panic. I mean, really worry, not about the pool, but all the other bits. The getting there. Would she be warm enough? Would she scream? What should I pack? I was never the best
I love noodles, and luckily Charlotte does too. She’s also not afraid of a bit of chilli, but you can totally spice this one up or keep it super mild if you have little ones like me. It’s quite sweet and uses a lot of store cupboard favourites, so is a cheaper alternative to
Hello, I’m Lucy and I’m an avid advocate for green tea. Yes, it’s true, I love the stuff. I got introduced to it by one of my closest friends on a trip to Liverpool five years ago, since then, I can’t stop drinking it! Whether I drink it from a cup or travel mug,
I never thought I could make my own bread. Patience is not one of my strengths. I would lose interest quickly if I had to wait for a loaf of bread to rise and prove. I discovered a soda bread recipe at the start of lockdown, and after some experimentation, I have perfected it. Check
I’ve said it before- I am a foodie. I absolutely love food and I enjoy preparing it just as much as I do eating it. Well, maybe not quite as much. The way I eat has changed a lot over the years and has almost always relied on my lifestyle- how much time I have
I am not by nature a ‘tidy’ person. I feel I have worked through my demons to transform from student slob to semi-domestic goddess (well, one can hope). Day-to-day my home is usually quite tidy, clean and presentable. I have reached this by learning some tough life lessons and ultimately, better habits. As we
Delicious chocolate and Guinness sponge, topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting. Was it just the luck of the Irish that made this an excellent bake? I hope not, because I plan to make these Guinness cupcakes recipe again very soon! I am a huge fan of chocolate cake. I really enjoy Guinness. So
I often find that recipes ask for just egg yolks and I hate wasting the rest of the eggs when I have nothing to use the egg whites for. So, I’ve been searching for a recipe that can help me use up left over egg whites, and this one is ideal. These little coconut macaroons
Valentine’s day is celebrated by millions of lovers worldwide on 14th February every year. Originally, the day was used to celebrate numerous figures throughout history, such as Saint Valentine. Even the Romans used to celebrate this festival, and it has also been used to celebrate fertility rites and the pairing of women to men in
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As restrictions begin to cease and we can start meeting friends and family for garden parties and in local beer gardens, enjoying a drink is at the top of many Brits’ to-do lists. But the pressure to drink alcohol can sometimes be an uncomfortable one. I did a year of sobriety a few years back due to being on a…
Today was a day I've been looking forward to for months. Baby's first swimming lesson! But then I started to panic. I mean, really worry, not about the pool, but all the other bits. The getting there. Would she be warm enough? Would she scream? What should I pack? I was never the best post-swim-changer pre-motherhood. I was always…
I love noodles, and luckily Charlotte does too. She's also not afraid of a bit of chilli, but you can totally spice this one up or keep it super mild if you have little ones like me. It's quite sweet and uses a lot of store cupboard favourites, so is a cheaper alternative to the packet sauces in the…
Hello, I'm Lucy and I'm an avid advocate for green tea. Yes, it's true, I love the stuff. I got introduced to it by one of my closest friends on a trip to Liverpool five years ago, since then, I can't stop drinking it! Whether I drink it from a cup or travel mug, you'll always fine me drinking…
I never thought I could make my own bread. Patience is not one of my strengths. I would lose interest quickly if I had to wait for a loaf of bread to rise and prove. I discovered a soda bread recipe at the start of lockdown, and after some experimentation, I have perfected it. Check out my fool-proof 30-minute bread…
I've said it before- I am a foodie. I absolutely love food and I enjoy preparing it just as much as I do eating it. Well, maybe not quite as much. The way I eat has changed a lot over the years and has almost always relied on my lifestyle- how much time I have to prepare meals, my nutrition…
I am not by nature a 'tidy' person. I feel I have worked through my demons to transform from student slob to semi-domestic goddess (well, one can hope). Day-to-day my home is usually quite tidy, clean and presentable. I have reached this by learning some tough life lessons and ultimately, better habits. As we move into Spring, cleaning is…
Delicious chocolate and Guinness sponge, topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting. Was it just the luck of the Irish that made this an excellent bake? I hope not, because I plan to make these Guinness cupcakes recipe again very soon! I am a huge fan of chocolate cake. I really enjoy Guinness. So needless to say, I was…
I often find that recipes ask for just egg yolks and I hate wasting the rest of the eggs when I have nothing to use the egg whites for. So, I’ve been searching for a recipe that can help me use up left over egg whites, and this one is ideal. These little coconut macaroons really hit the spot! They’re…
Valentine’s day is celebrated by millions of lovers worldwide on 14th February every year. Originally, the day was used to celebrate numerous figures throughout history, such as Saint Valentine. Even the Romans used to celebrate this festival, and it has also been used to celebrate fertility rites and the pairing of women to men in a lottery style ceremony. Is…