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When you suffer with anxiety it can feel like you have too many emotions, you experience things a lot more deeply than other people do. Feelings of embarrassment stay with you for hours and hours, your feelings are easily hurt and negative comments will go round in your mind for days…
Category: Recipes
Red Velvet & Vanilla Baked Cheesecake Wedding Cake
Lots of people told me I was crazy for making my own wedding cake…but then again lots of people say lots of things, so I ignored them and did it anyway! The reason it was so important to me was not because I am a control freak who wanted to take over everything (although I…
Sausage, Bacon & Duck Egg Breakfast Muffins
Breakfast is such a great meal, one that can be enjoyed safe in the knowledge that you still have two more meals to look forward to. No matter what you choose you’ll probably still be within your recommended calorie intake for the day, it really is the meal that holds the most potential. Whether you…
‘Feel Good’ Old Fashioned Chicken Soup
As soon as I woke up the other day I knew something wasn’t right. Usually I am enthusiastic to begin the day but my limbs had turned to concrete and It was hard to peel myself off the mattress. I felt incredibly emotional, close to tears over breakfast and the familiar feeling of dread was…
Fresh Strawberry & Vanilla Custard Tart
With June almost on our doorsteps now’s the perfect time to make use of the delicious English strawberries that are filling the farm shops and greengrocers. This tart makes the most of the simple but wonderful flavours that I love about British summertime. Who could resist the combination of juicy strawberries with creamy vanilla custard,…
Beef, Black Bean & Vegetable Chilli
Here’s another recipe to help you hit your 5-a-day. This recipe makes a huge batch of chilli meaning it’s ideal for feeding a crowd! Or what I like to do is stock the frezer up with portions of healthy dinners for when I’m short on time. It will happily keep in the fridge for 4-5…
Rosemary & Pesto Focaccia
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At first the idea of homemade bread can seem a bit overwhelming. You look through a recipe and get bamboozled by the kind of flour you need, yeast, temperature of the water, If you need a sourdough starter, second mortgage, cuddly toy. It can be enough to put anyone off. In…
Mexican Turkey Salad with Avocado, Beans & Chipotle Dressing
Food has such a big impact on how we feel both mentally and physically, this is why I want to share as many of my ‘good mood food’ recipes as I can. Recipes that not only taste amazing but are packed with feel good ingredients that have a positive impact on our minds and bodies….
Homemade Reduced Sugar Granola
This is my simple recipe for a delicious reduced sugar granola. You’ve heard me talk about the benefits of a good breakfast before and I really can’t repeat it enough. Often the foods that are most convenient are the ones that are full of additives, sugar and preservatives. We don’t want those in our bodies…
Pancakes with Greek Yogurt & Pomegranate Syrup
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This recipe for no measuring scale pancakes makes the perfect weekend brunch. I know it’s been said to death but a good breakfast really does set you up for the day. Neither the mind nor the body can function without fuel and these pancakes have lots of healthy and tasty ingredients…
Summer Fruit Baked Cheesecake Slice
A baked cheesecake is my go to dessert when I’m entertaining. Not only does it taste and look amazing but it really is foolproof as well. It’s really quick to make and can be baked in advance taking all the stress away on the day. You can top this with whatever takes your fancy; I…
Grilled Vegetable, Beef & Mozzarella Bake
This post follows on from my recipe for slow cooked beef and vegetable ragu. It’s another delicious way to serve the ragu with even more lovely vegetables! It’s reminiscent of a lasagne al forno but it’s much lighter without the béchamel and layers of pasta. A healthier take on the dish that still feels quite…
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