Lentil and Vegetable Cottage Pie with Root Vegetable Mash

by Jemma | Recipes

April actually marks a year since I subconsciously stopped eating meat without actually confirming this fact to myself.  It wasn’t until my trip to Florence in July when my dietry needs were really tested and I had to announce to a waiter that I don’t eat...

Family Recipes

by Jemma | EATS!, Recipes

Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a lovely weekend.  What have you been up to? After all of that mild weather the cold snap hit the Midlands this weekend.  I actually had to defrost my car on Saturday morning before driving to work, which I’ve only...

A medicinal broth?

by Jemma | EATS!, Recipes

When I’m full of cold and flu I taking lots of drugs to try and combat the situation seems to be the easiest option.  However, I’m also a big believer in herbal and natural remedies and always turn to these first when given the option. I’m feeling much better now...

Let the festivities begin

by Jemma | Recipes

Hello lovelies! It’s so close now that I can smell my Christmas lunch already! Only 2 days to go! Unfortunately I’m working tomorrow, my first Christmas Eve in 4 years.  But, so is Alfie so I guess it’s not so bad!  I think it’s going to be ridiculously busy...

Tofu Meatballs

by Jemma | Mains, Recipes

On Sunday I really got the chance to get a little experimental in the kitchen and managed to create two recipes as part of my Budget Busting Meals for the Big Budget Challenge. I’ve already shared with you my Orange and Chia Seed Granola recipe earlier this week, so...

Orange and Chia Seed Granola

by Jemma | Breakfast, Recipes

You may remember this… …or may be not, but it tastes pretty darn good! As part of the Big Budget Challenge I have been making up some simple and tasty recipes that are easy on the bank balance.  Granola is so easy to make and most of the time I always have the...