Caramelised Carrots

These caramelised carrots are the perfect accompaniment to any roast dinner. We've been making them for years because they're quick, easy and totally delicious. Although, it's only recently that I [Read More]

B Tea

“Hell would be if God were to show me things I could have accomplished if only I had believed in myself. “  - Unknown My body clock finally wises up to weekend time and I manage to sleep in long [Read More]

Chocolate Shortbread Stars

Makes 25 Great cookies for Christmas! You can find the Thermomix conversion for these superstars here. Ingredients 250g unsalted  butter, softened 1 cup (160g) icing sugar 1 ¼ cups [Read More]

Run, Sun, Fun

“Don’t wait to be discovered.” -          Gil Atkinson Today I wake up to a trifecta of reasons to be cheerful. First off, it's nothing short of miraculous that I  sleep in till 9am! Secondly,  the [Read More]

Christmas Tree Glee

“There is the risk you cannot afford to take, and there is the risk you cannot afford not to take.”  - Peter Drucker It’s Day 2 of the “I believe in you” advent calendar and I’m loving it. It’s [Read More]

Up and Up

“One of the marks of a gift is to have the courage to fulfil it.”  - Katherine Anne Porter Thursday gets off to a cracking kick start – I’m back in business with my all-awesome personal  trainer, [Read More]

Almond Stars

Makes 24 Ingredients 1 3/4 cups (250g) plain flour 2/3  cup (150g) caster sugar 2/3 cup (70g) ground almonds 1 pinch cinnamon 200g unsalted butter 2 egg  yolks ½ [Read More]

The Book Thief

Today my heart is stolen. By a book. Which is ironically called “The Book Thief.” It’s by a young Australian author called Marcus Zusak. It is another top tip from my psychologist. Her knowledge knows [Read More]

More Kitchen Chaos

It’s just like the good old days. At 5.55 (AM!) I queue round the block to get into the gym. The things I do for Tuesday pump! I love this class, it’s one of my favourites and it’s so good to be back. [Read More]

Pea, Corn and Bacon Frittata

Serves 4 This frittata is tasty, quick and has only four ingredients! What's not to love?! This is perfect for an easy lunch or dinner and tastes great cold too! I've updated the recipe and added [Read More]