Saturday was my first day out with the girls since Lily was born...Nine and a half months ago! I was SO excited to get dressed up & wear heels in the day time and to be able to use a clutch bag!!! As I walked from the car park to the restaurant I felt extremely … Continue reading Heels In The Afternoon…
Why I Went Dairy-Free
At the end of October 2016 I decided to cut dairy out of my diet. Many people ask me if it's hard or say they couldn't possibly live without cheese! I think these photos convey the reason I don't find it a struggle at all. On the left my poor baby was just 6 weeks … Continue reading Why I Went Dairy-Free
Carrot, Chilli & Coconut Soup
Ingredients (serves approx 6); Bag of carrots Large white onion 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp chilli powder Knorr vegetable stock pot 2 pints boiling water Tin of coconut milk Chilli flakes to garnish You will also need a large pan with a lid and a hand blender or food processor. Method; Dice your onion, … Continue reading Carrot, Chilli & Coconut Soup
Roasted Sweet Potato & Parsnip Soup
The time has come for onesies, box sets & comforting healthy food. I love soup as it's so easy to make and can be frozen - perfect for lazy dinners or packed lunches. I put this recipe together last week as I've been asked a few times recently for suggestions for a dairy-free diet so this … Continue reading Roasted Sweet Potato & Parsnip Soup
Focus on what you can eat….
People often presume that maintaining a healthy lifestyle and eating well must be boring. They often screech in horror when I explain that I have a gluten-free diet “but that means you can’t eat pizza!?!” is the usual response I get or “liven up”. Whether you’ve changed your diet for health reasons, recently found out … Continue reading Focus on what you can eat….
Be True to Yourself
Once you know who you are, what you enjoy and what you want from life – never give up on it. You may not be quite there yet. Don’t stress. What will be will be and your path will find you. I’m a true believer that everything happens for a reason, even if you may … Continue reading Be True to Yourself
Homemade Celery Soup
This soup is perfect for the change of season, not too heavy but still warm and comforting. It’s one of my favourites and a great way to eat celery as I’m not really a fan of it raw (unless it’s covered in peanut butter). This version is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan but feel free to swap … Continue reading Homemade Celery Soup
Refined Suagar-Free Flapjacks #SundayBaking
I love to bake and I love eating healthy homemade food that’s free from additives. This can require some thinking ahead and preparation but once you have a few little trusted recipes that work for you you’ll soon get into a rhythm. My flapjack recipe below is one of my favourite snacks, healthy and filling … Continue reading Refined Suagar-Free Flapjacks #SundayBaking
Relax, Bake, Prep
Sunday is my favourite day of the week and the one day where I always try to take the time out to relax. I usually start my day with an energising yoga session followed by a stack of protein pancakes (usually devoured whilst watching Sunday Brunch). On my route home I like to do the food … Continue reading Relax, Bake, Prep
J’adore Parii
Reminiscing this cold Monday morning of my girls' trip to Paris...take me back!! From the moment we stepped off the Metro and on to the beautiful streets of Paris I was in love - from the stunning architecture to the elegantly dressed Parisian women. As this was our first time in Paris, of course we … Continue reading J’adore Parii
Life In Pink 