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Create Your Perfect Valentine’s Day At Home

In life before kids, Valentine’s Day used to mean a weekend away to a nice hotel or, at the very least, dinner & drinks at a local restaurant but when you have little ones this…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up, Relationships, Reviews 1 Comment February 8, 2017February 8, 2017 by Laura

Peanut Butter & Nutella Cupcakes

You can tell I’ve fallen off the healthy eating wagon already and it’s not even the end of Jan!  Not good. However, what is good is this yummy recipe for peanut butter cupcakes. Caterpillar insisted on…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 0 comments January 30, 2017April 9, 2017 by Laura

Chicken & Cider Pie

This delicious and filling pie is so much quicker and easier than it looks.  Plus it’s brilliant for entertaining and a great alternative to a Sunday roast. I’ll confess I have used shop bought puff…

Posted in Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up 1 Comment January 16, 2017January 6, 2017 by Laura

Homemade Egg Fried Rice

Happy New Year, everyone.  Kicking off 2017 with a super simple recipe which can be made in under 15 minutes (which is great if you’re a little sick of cooking right now as I am).…

Posted in Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up 1 Comment January 2, 2017January 2, 2017 by Laura

Mexican Chicken & Bean Stack

Another comfort food classic, this time with a spicy twist.  If you love fajitas and burritos, this could be a fun alternative.  This is also a great way for getting veggies into kids too. What You…

Posted in Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up 0 comments December 12, 2016December 12, 2016 by Laura

(Almost) Macaroni Cheese

It’s all about comfort food this time of year and pasta bakes are especially great for cold, cozy evenings, as well as really great value for families on a budget. This is meant to be a macaroni…

Posted in Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up 0 comments November 28, 2016November 25, 2016 by Laura

Malteser & Honeycomb Cheesecake

One of the best things about being a grown up and having your own family is starting your own traditions, and this cheesecake has started to become one of these.  And not just at Christmas…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 8 Comments November 14, 2016November 21, 2016 by Laura

Bacon & Leek Risotto

Autumn is my favourite time of year; I love the cozy nights in, the big jumpers and – mostly – the food. Comfort food brings so much happiness and risotto is one of the best.…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 5 Comments October 24, 2016November 3, 2016 by Laura

Singapore Noodles With Prawns

This is one of my favourite recipes for when you need something really quick and, as a bonus, it’s healthy too. What You Need Prawns or shrimp (frozen or fresh is fine, already cooked is…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 17 Comments October 10, 2016April 25, 2017 by Laura

Super Simple Rocky Road

This is easily my simplest recipe to date – and the most naughty – but really delicious.  My favourite thing about Rocky Road is that essentially you can add anything you like, and leave out…

Posted in Recipe Round-up 8 Comments September 26, 2016September 21, 2016 by Laura

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