Back in the summer, I was sent a rather lovely looking bottle of Foxdenton Rhubarb Gin and asked if I would like to come up with a recipe for it to post here on my blog. I enthusiastically agreed (being a big gin lover AND a big rhubarb lover) but then life got in the […]
Continue readingA sip or two of this citrus slushie will start your spring BBQ with a swing. A great twist on the classic gin & tonic, this drink is sharp and refreshing with more buzz than a bumblebee in a sunflower…. A friend of mine recently posted a picture on Facebook of their first BBQ of […]
Continue readingSoothing, warm and creamy, this liquid heaven in a cup contains the classic combo of rich white chocolate, & sweet, tangy raspberries. Add the delicate floral undertone of lavender and you’ve got something pretty special… (or is that pretty AND special??) I love food. I really love food that tastes amazing. But I really, REALLY love food that […]
Continue readingYou know those really hot, oppressive summer days when the air feels heavy and no matter what you do, you just can’t get cool? Doing anything feels like wading through water and that’s just emphasised by the dampness of your clothing and brow… What you need is my Strawberry and Peach Iced Tea – sweet, refreshing summer […]
Continue readingI’ve purposefully posted this on a Saturday because I just knew that as soon as you saw it, you’d want (no, need) to sample it immediately. Obviously, I don’t want you getting into trouble at work so I thought the weekend was best (apologies for those of you who work at weekends – tough times ahead […]
Continue readingChilled, refreshing summer in a glass…each sip takes you closer to your favourite holidays to Spain and further from the humdrum of the working week! Now, I’m conscious that this may be a controversial subject. Many of you may already have a tried and tested recipe for Sangria and will be indignantly wondering who I think […]
Continue readingGet your foodie inspiration firing and your taste buds zinging with my cool foodie ideas from Pinterest! I’m a little bit addicted to Pinterest. It’s one of those dangerous places where you can innocently go while you have a spare 5 minutes, only to realise 2 hours later, that your children are unfed and your washing un-cleaned…but hey, […]
Continue readingYou need never be unhealthy again! So, Summer is creeping slowly and frankly, rainily (is that a word??) to our doorstep once more and I for one have started the annual ‘oh lord, I’d better start eating a bit better so I can fit in those shorts’ thoughts. Not only that, but I live in […]
Continue readingSweet, tangy pineapple and fresh tasting coconut – a real taste of the Tropics! Goodness in a glass… There’s something about a smoothie that makes me feel pretty saintly – even the ones that are actually filled with ice cream and syrup! I think it’s the coolness and flavours of fresh fruit. You just know it’s […]
Continue readingYou’re just 3 ingredients and 30 seconds of whizzing from a super scrummy, super healthy banana smoothie breakfast! This is probably one of the easiest smoothies you could make, so if you’re a smoothie newbie then it’s a good place to start. There are endless combos that you can try, but today we’re keeping it […]
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