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]
Nigella’s Pumpkin and Kumara Soup a la Thermie
Serves 2 very generously This is the ultimate comfort food. Lightly spicy and with a rich, creamy texture - yet, it's dairy free! A low GI, hi-fibre soup-er-bowl! If you don't have a Thermomix, [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]
Baked Rhubarb/ Rhubarb Mess
Serves 4 The baked rhubarb is awesome on it’s own, but why not take a step into rhubarb heaven, and make a mess?! Ingredients 1 bunch rhubarb 2 tablespoons caster sugar Grated zest of [Read More]
Phase 3
I add another string to my running recovery bow today. I'm up with the birds and out pounding the pavement. I run around the block for 5km and although I make good time, I find the distance to be [Read More]
Mumu Date and Pistachio Clafoutis
Serves 4 I love Clafoutis (pronounced claf-oo-tee) The almond meal adds a wonderful texture to this baked custard. This Mumu version has a real Middle Eastern twist, but, if you prefer, just use [Read More]
