Our Perfect Christmas Cocktail; the Classic UK Eggnog Recipe
When 31Dover sent me one of their simply fabulous Pick ‘n’ Mix selection boxes, it contained a perfect selection of miniatures; a Bourbon, a Cognac and a Black Rum.Okay – well, in my book there’s only one thing to make with those three at this time of year.My perfect UK Eggnog Recipe it is then. I flipping LOVE eggnog. Creamy smooth and comforting on the surface, with a warming kick of sprit underneath....
The JML NutriBlitzer Review – it’s not just for smoothies! (also – Spicy Tomato Soup Recipe)
I was really keen to try out the Nutri Blitzer from JML – pretty much everyone knows this house is on a bit of a health kick these days. But alongside the husband kicking his T2 Diabetes I have a house filled with teen boys. Who seem to sprout another inch every time my back is turned (honestly – it’s genuinely alarming meeting a shuffling man-shape looming out of the dark on the landing at 2...
Bear Best Cheeesy Pasta in The World (also – FREE dining for the family at Walt Disney World!)
When Walt Disney World got in touch recently to talk about their amazing latest offer, it really got us talking. Because when you’re talking about Disney, you’re talking about fulfilling dreams, aren’t you? And when you’re talking food… well, I genuinely didn’t know what my children’s favourite dream dinner would actually be. I mean, obviously I know what they like on a day-to-day basis, but...
Peanut Butter Oreo Marble Loaf
I have received product from Oreo for this post. It is an entry to the Foodies100 Wonderfilled recipe challenge sponsored by Oreo, which marks the launch of two exciting new flavours: Peanut Butter and Golden. The delicious new flavours are available in all major supermarkets at an RRP of £1.08. To find out more, visit www.facebook.com/oreo What you Need: 112g plain chocolate 200g of soft butter 200g peanut butter 100g caster...
Best Chocolate Courgette Cake Recipe. Ever. Fact. Sunday Baking
Courgettes in chocolate cake. I know. It’s weird. In fact, my children think it’s a frankly horrific suggestion. So I didn’t tell them. And the echoes of joy as the experience of this moist, dense, rich-yet-light chocolate cake hit their brains was enough to tell that hiding green vegetables in delicious cake can only ever be a Very Good Thing. This is by far and away the very best chocolate cake I have EVER made....
Warm Salmon Salad Nicoise – warm, comforting, healthy and a perfect antidote to Christmas richness.
This year has been one of huge change in our house – way back in January Mr littleStuff was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, and not being a give-in kind of person he took it is a personal challenge. Since March he has lost over 6 stone in weight, and along the way has re-found his zest for life – and kicked his pancreas into working again. He’s no longer diabetic, and we seem to have almost accidentally re-invented...