My Favourite 4 ~ Asparagus TM5
May is National Asparagus Month – and the asparagus is at its best at the moment if my lunch was anything to go by!
Why You Need To Cleanse…
Today’s modern world has become a polluted world, and although we may not be aware of it, we are exposed to a cocktail of toxins on a daily basis from our food, water and the air we breathe. Our bodies are regularly bombarded with a collection of toxins from a cocktail of chemicals found in …
5 Reasons to Plan Your Meals Ahead
Do you make a weekly meal plan? I’m often quite surprised how few people spend time doing this and yet it should only take 10 minutes. Here are 5 reasons to plan your meals ahead:
A Thermo What? Thermomix TM5
This week I took delivery of a THERMOMIX TM5. A Thermowhat you may ask… ? THERMOMIX is the Worlds’ smallest kitchen…and in some countries of Europe every other household has one. In the UK it’s still less well known although it is now frequently to be seen on Masterchef and Saturday Kitchen. I’ve been a …
First Aid for the Easter Weekend
This weekend is Easter and the first holiday weekend in the UK. The weather forecast is pretty good in most parts of the UK. So you’ll probably be out and about enjoying yourself. No-one likes to think about being sick while you’re enjoying a few days break. But unfortunately, it happens all too often. It’s …
The Rise of the “Turtleneck”
I groaned when I heard that the Turtleneck had made a comeback for the AW2013-14 season. Why? Because this neckline can be particularly hard to wear.
What Not to Wear to a Funeral
How we dress for funerals these days is often dictated by the wishes of the deceased. So for some funerals, it is entirely appropriate to wear bright colours and summer dresses (in the warmer months, naturally). Most of us would consider wearing a dark suit and sober tie for men and women a simple dress …