Maple, Pear and Chocolate Cake

Maple, Pear and Chocolate Cake

One of my favourite flavour combinations is pears and dark chocolate.  The sweetness of the pears sits so well with the bitter dark chocolate that they are a match made in heaven. After how well my Banana Bread Chickpea Flour Muffins turned out I thought that...
Butter Chicken Curry

Butter Chicken Curry

Since starting y new job it has meant being more organised than usual and prepping meals at the weekend and thinking ahead.  After seeing lots of slow cooker creations on some of my favourite blogs I thought it was time to dig out my own that had been left...
Raw Chocolate and Berry Trail Mix

Raw Chocolate and Berry Trail Mix

I love snacking on dried fruit and nuts as a healthier alternative to see me through to my next meal.  Not only do they taste good but they also have the added benefit of being nutritious and good for you too. There has been a lot in the news in recently about...

Summer of food love

Summer is so close I can feel it…please let these constant rays of sunshine stay!  When the weather changes so do my food cravings.  naturally I become drawn to eating more salads than usual, smoothies are my go to breakfast everyday and protein ice-cream is...
{Recipe} Lemon and Almond Cake

{Recipe} Lemon and Almond Cake

It’s been a while since I baked a cake.  Nothing is better than pottering about in the kitchen, mixing up a few simple ingredients, reveling in the delicious smells coming from the kitchen whilst it bakes. Oh and of course the best thing is the satisfaction of...
Fresh and Zingy Chicken Pad Thai

Fresh and Zingy Chicken Pad Thai

When Saturday nights arrive I’m always hunting out a treat for dinner let alone dessert. Of days gone by this treat would be a Chinese take-away with all of the trimmings.  Since starting my healthy living journey I have alternate ways to make my favourite treat...