Thermomix Chicken Katsu

Serves 4 Katsu is a Japanese curry where the chicken is breadcrumbed before cooking. I like this version because it’s relatively low fat, and low calorie because the chicken is baked and not fried! [Read More]

Salad Nicoise

Serves 2 very generously I love this salad, it's packed with protein, fresh and filling. You can just as easily make this salad in a bowl but I just think it looks showstoppingly (yes, I totally [Read More]

A photo a day keeps the doctor away

The first week of the year  has already finished and I've still got my 2 challenges on the go. I'm going great guns with Jo's January Body Springclean and I'm also keeping creative with Fat Mum Slim's [Read More]

Thermomix Chickpea Curry

Serves 4-6 We love a curry in a hurry and this is one of our favourites. It's cheap, it's quick, it's easy and most of the ingredients are pantry staples. This curry is so vibrant, so authentic and [Read More]

January Body Spring Clean Challenge

I haven't quite made any resolutions - so many things I want to achieve and only 364 days in which to do them! I just don't know where to start! So I've decided to stop making resolutions and just [Read More]

Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013!

We had a lot of fun saying goodbye to 2012. So did the other 1 and a half million people  by the looks of things. Judging by the crowds, Sydney is the NYE mecca of the world. I don't think I have ever [Read More]

Out with the old…

I can hardly believe 2012 has come to an end. It's a bit of a shame really as I was rather quite enjoying it. 2012 was a big improvement on 2011, so working on that premise, I guess I should be [Read More]

Thumb Deal

My GP is very clever, has a lot of experience and a great sense of humour. After I showed her my oh-so-sore-and-swollen thumb and told her of  my symptoms and the underage ER doctor's verdict, she [Read More]

Bistro Cheesecake

Serves 10 It's no secret that cheesecake is  my favourite dessert. It's also David's favourite dessert too. Our mutual love of cheesecake goes some way to explain why you'll find so many different [Read More]

Christmas for a Crowd

I can hardly believe Christmas has come and gone... already! I kind of feel like I need an action replay so I can feel properly prepared. Oh well, I have 363 days to get ready for Christmas 2013! That [Read More]