I admit it – Easter is a bit of a nightmare for sugar quitters. It is a holiday built on sugar and fuelled by chocolate induced craziness. It is EVERYWHERE. Everything has gone haywire in the last decade, no longer … Continue reading
Who would have thought the exotic hummus would become a fridge staple? It has taken over the world with dip domination! The great thing about hummus is its versatility and ease, for example you can have a quick lunch by … Continue reading
Beetroot and chocolate?! Together?! ‘It’s just wrong!!’ quote everyone I told about this recipe. But that comment was vanquished when they tried them! The beetroot brings a gooey, dense texture, and richness to the brownies making them very moreish. For … Continue reading
Mums everywhere deserve a treat on their special day… we all know they deserve it!! I honestly don’t know where I would be without my mother hen – she has the patience of a saint listening to the torrent of … Continue reading
There is more to the snack than the vending machine, and certainly more nutrition. When you hit that 3pm slump its very tempting to grab a pack of biscuits…especially when you convince yourself ‘its for the team’. Unfortunately those biscuits … Continue reading
9pm hits. You want a treat. There is nothing in the cupboards. Life is hard… or so you think! This cake is just incredible, one minute you are feeling sorry for yourself and in within the next 5 you are … Continue reading
Cashews are a great snack to take with you on the run as they are easy to chuck in your bag and fill you up nicely. These cashews are doubly scrumptious as they are salt and vinegar, the killer combo! … Continue reading
This may seem a random topic, however I cannot emphasize the importance of food labelling. Labels are the source of information consumers have in the complicated food chain, and arguably our only source of control in how we select our … Continue reading
Its Shrove Tuesday everyone… get out those frying pans and go flippin’ mental! Its the day to indulge before you begin the arduous willpower test of lent (hopefully some of you are giving up sugar!). The classic choice on pancake … Continue reading
Nutella is that one thing which isn’t shameful to admit you eat by the spoonful. I give a prime example: my boyfriend consumes golden syrup by the spoonful which results in “OMG WHAT?!?!”, whereas if he’s caught in the act … Continue reading
Beyond the Sugar Veil 