Bali Bliss
Ever since my first Cancer diagnosis we had promised ourselves a romantic getaway to get over the trauma. But, by the time we had time to go on holiday I'd gotten Cancer again and the subsequent [Read More]
Thermomix M&M Chocolate Chewy Cookies
Makes about 24 cookies These cookies are chocolatey, chewy and super colourful and you can whip them up in the thermie in less time than it takes you to go to the shops. If you use [Read More]
Wednesday Words of Wisdom – A Good Life
It's two years since my first diagnosis. Today, like every day, I truly realise how blessed I am. photo credit: Tanya (Thank you... again, Tanya) [Read More]
Meatless Monday – Roasted Tomato and Cheese Tart
Serves 6 This tart is easy to make and really delicious so it's perfect for Meatless Mondays. You can make this with or without a Thermomix, but it's the addition of the cheese to the pastry that [Read More]
Run the Night with me (and Nike)
Guess what! Something uber exciting is happening on May 4th! The Nike She Run is back! I am so excited I that I could jive with a jelly baby. I loved taking part in She Runs the Night last year, and [Read More]
The Perils of Packing
Our holiday is fast approaching. Life has been flying by so fast of late, that I haven't even had time to get excited about it... yet! However, our long awaited Bali break will seem a little more real [Read More]
Thermomix Beef Risotto
Serves 4 So I've given this recipe a makeover a number of times now and no matter how hard I try, I can't capture the HYF (High Yum Factor) of this dish photographically. I promise you though, [Read More]
Wednesday Words of Wisdom – Be Proud of Who You Are
I've been teaming up some of my most beautiful pictures with other people's beautiful words on Instagram. Words of Wisdom has become a bit of a Wednesday fixture and I've loved it so much I've [Read More]
Meatless Monday – Mexican Beans
Serves 2-4 (easily doubled) These beans are hearty and wholesome and they freeze fabulously, so cook a batch for tonight and freeze one for later! They're more smoky and sweet than spicy hot so [Read More]
One Door Closes, One Door Opens
One of my worst fears became reality this week. Our apartment lease isn't going to be renewed in July and we have to move. Aaargghh! I personify that phrase an "Englishman's home is his castle," in a [Read More]
