Bumper Oat Cookies

Makes 16 massive cookies Sometimes, size does matter. Like, when it comes to cookies! You know that saying about more bang for you buck, well, this recipe is all about more biscuit for your [Read More]

A Bumper Day

Today is just one of those days when I get everything done! It all kicks off at 5.45 when I'm up out of bed, and then out for a run. I'm loving these Spring mornings when no matter how early I seem to [Read More]

A Little of What You Fancy

Today, I have my cake and eat it, metaphorically speaking, of course! I spend the morning with the family, multi task the afternoon away,  in the kitchen, at the gym and with my books, and in the [Read More]

Not to Scale!

I have to face the music and face the scales this morning at Weight Watchers. It seems like a lifetime ago since I weighed in, well maybe it's not quite  that long, but it's certainly long enough to [Read More]

Butterscotch Cookies

Makes 12 (but easily doubled) When I was a kid, I used to love butterscotch flavoured anything, and nothing's changed now I'm an adult. It's funny, but butterscotch was so in vogue in the eighties [Read More]

Happiness is Good for your Health

Thursday begins with giving and receiving. I give Kathy some of that delicious Rocky Road and I find myself on the receiving end of a punishing 60 minute workout. At the end of it, I am a human [Read More]

Mumu Passionfruit Cheesecake

Serves 4 This is the champion of cheesecakes! No gelatine and no baking necessary!  Make it in minutes! What’s more, it tastes as good as it looks! Ingredients 2 tablespoons cream cheese 2 [Read More]

Thermomix Zucchini and Basil Soup

Serves 4 I spotted this recipe in Gourmet Traveller  and couldn't wait to try it in out.  This recipe comes from the award winning  Lake House Restaurant and I've adapted it to make it Thermie [Read More]

Emma’s Rocky Road

Makes 24 big-bite-sized bars This recipe was from a feature about primary school children from an Olympic borough and their favourite recipes. If recipes, won medals, this would definitely get [Read More]