Many years ago rose would have been used for medicinal purposes. For women in their peri or menopause stage of life it probably would have been the mum’s anti depressant, anxiety or sleeping medicine we have today. Personally I would …
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Blender Gingernuts Valentines Week
My husband Howard loves gingernuts. As it’s almost Valentine’s day I have decided to bake him a batch. We don’t really celebrate Valentines day but this year I thought it would be nice to bake him a favourite sweet treat. …
Chocolate and Lime Baked Protein Porridge (Video version)
Winter mornings can be hard to come to terms with especially in January. I find this month quite bleak at times. I think the best way to help us through is to make it more exciting. It doesn’t have to …
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Apricot and Orange Baked Protein Porridge (Video Version)
Last year I made an Orange and Ginger Baked Protein Porridge that I thought I would try another orange inspired baked porridge. Baking porridge is a great way to get breakfast on the table with ease. On the morning I …
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Apple and Date Fruit Soup
Soups, stews and curries are a great way to keep warm and well in winter. Occasionally during the winter months I fancy sweet treats too. As soups are a great way to keep warm I decided to make a fruit …
Masala Spice Sweet Potato Chips (Video Version)
When the weather is cold outside, I like nothing more than to curl up with comfort food. Chips are definitely a go to choice for me. Britain has been built on fish and chips and cups of tea too. I …
Simple Garlic Mayonnaise – 24 Days of Christmas
While I was watching tiktok or Youtube shorts I noticed someone making a delicious and healthy mayonnaise. Of course I had to try this recipe but I wanted to make it my own. My son Ted and I have a …
Almond Flour Pastry Mince Pies – 24 Days of Christmas
My husband Howard, son Ted and I love a mince pie or two at this time of year. Howard really enjoys the homemade ones but Ted just told me I put pickled onions in mine. So this year Howard and …
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Blender Chocolate Chip Cookies – 24 Days of Christmas
Cookies make a tasty treat or a yummy gift to give during the festive season. My little family and I are always enjoying a variety of cookie/biscuit during the year. At Christmas I make sure there’s always a batch in …
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