Waxing Lyrical

Tonight I'm off to check out Sydney's new Madame Tussaud's. I haven't been to the London site since I was knee high to a grasshopper, so this is a bit of a blast from the past! My boss, Agata, has a [Read More]

The Rough with the Smooth

There's good news and bad news today. First off I have a date with the  dentist. My old dentist was almost a dentist deity, I loved him so much, but then he went off and retired and left me desperate [Read More]

One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes

Everyone is going to love these chocolate cupcakes, not least because they are quick, easy and totally delicious. I love a good one bowl recipe and this one for chocolate cupcakes is no exception. [Read More]

Stress Less!

We have been without heating for 16 days now. With our flanelette pyjamas, thick bed socks and hooded dressing gowns, we look like a pair of arctic monkeys. I'm a bit over being multi layered, I just [Read More]

Spiced Lentil and Ginger Soup

(iodine free) serves 6 Lentils make a great base for this low iodine soup because they’re low fat and keep you feeling fuller for longer! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium [Read More]

One-Pan Baked Chicken and Walnuts

Serves 4 (low iodine) With golden baked chicken and sticky roasted veggies, this one tray wonder is a winner, winner chicken dinner. There's a lot to love about this dish - it's simple to throw [Read More]

Stop! Scan Approaching!

Does it sound weird if I say, I just cannot wait for scan day?! I've never been very good at surprises. After all, I was the kid who bugged my mom so much, I opened all my presents by Christmas Eve, [Read More]

Keep on Running

Breaking news! I get an email about a brand new fun run in Sydney - the Sydney Harbour 10k! This run was made for me; it's the perfect distance, the perfect course and perfectly timed - the day before [Read More]

Microwave Sponge Pudding

Serves 4 very generously (easily halved) This comforting sponge pudding is so quick and easy, you can make it in minutes. I think there's a lot to love about winter and that it unfairly gets a [Read More]