It is almost impossible to navigate the mixed messages we receive about food. What is ‘good’, ‘bad’ or ‘ugly’, and everywhere inbetween. The food industry is smart – it manages to blur our perception of the basics. For example, we … Continue reading
Having travelled to the land of Oz recently I have been obsessed with banana bread. If I have to admit it, BB is something that Aussies are better at than us Brits! However bananas are pretty darn high in fructose, … Continue reading
In the modern world we are surrounded by sugar, making it almost impossible to consider giving it up. The white stuff is everywhere, in savoury food in supermarkets, yummy cocktails at the bar, and even in ‘healthy’ snacks in ‘wholesome’ … Continue reading
If you are really missing some chocolate to sink your teeth into, try this. It has the nuttiness and creaminess of white chocolate, but is SO much better for your insides (and your conscience!). You could pretty much switch between … Continue reading
Can you ever be more shocked than when you hear a friend doesn’t like ‘Terry’s Chocolate Orange’?! It is simply de rigueur and you should probably consider disowning them… I mean, it is the most delicious thing EVER. This was … Continue reading
Rock cakes are a very British picnic tradition – hence the name, sturdy when transported! They are in-between a biscuit/scone/cake consistency and taste, and are a great pick me up with a strong cup of tea. I have used blueberries … Continue reading
Its Saturday morning and you deserve a little treat after a hard week at work – what better than yummy pancakes for brunch?! These morsels of loveliness are naturally sweet and cakey from the coconut flour used and American in … Continue reading
Sugar, why give it up? The first blog entry is difficult. I have spent an hour procrastinating over whether it is worth doing – and it isn’t made any easier that the blog is based on such a controversial topic: … Continue reading
Serves 8 Ingredients 200g unsalted butter, softened 125g dextrose 1 teaspoon vanilla Extract 3 medium eggs 180ml buttermilk 180g plain flour 50g unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda Chocolate Icing 375g Dextrose 125g unsweetened cocoa powder 200g unsalted … Continue reading
Low fat is a coded term for overly processed, chemically laden and sugar stuffed food… I know, we have had it engrained into us that fat is the demon of the modern diet, it’s that tiny tip of the nutritional … Continue reading
Beyond the Sugar Veil 