I love bonfire night. Getting wrapped up warm to go and watch fireworks, the smell of the bonfire. It all signifies the start of the cosy winter season to me. This year we won’t be going to watch fireworks because we have out little puppy Coco and we think she Read more…
It’s that time of year when the weather starts to get chillier I start to swap salads for soups. My favourite soup by a long way has always been tomato. Whether it was a can of creamy tomato or a fresh chunky tomato and basil, tomato soup was one of Read more…
This week I’ve been struggling with a sore throat and headaches both of which are signs my body is inflamed and my immune system needs a little support. But rather than reaching for the painkillers, I chose a natural approach and gave my body a little support with (amongst other Read more…
In our house the most challenging meals are breakfast and afternoon snacks. Breakfast in the week is often something quick before we go to work and I’m forever being asked by Mr EBB what there is he can snack on when he gets home from work. As someone who always Read more…
Confession time: I used to LOVE a chai latte from Costa or Nero. Then I discovered how much sugar was in them (more than in a hot chocolate!) and overnight I stopped drinking them. Since then I’ve been trying to recreate something which tastes just as good but without the Read more…
This morning there were three very ripe bananas in my fruit bowl. Perfect for making banana bread! I found a Hemsley & Hemsley recipe and although I was missing a few ingredients I found some suitable substitutes and decided to give the revised recipe a go. After 1 hour in the oven Read more…
As the mornings get colder I want to start my day with something warming and hearty. Porridge is a great choice, as long as you choose a porridge made with the whole oat – so not the ground/milled instant porridge packets. Using the whole oat makes porridge a great source Read more…