This is a nice, simple side dish that goes well with most meats and fish. I decided to have it as a side to my peri peri chicken and some pasta. It was very tasty with a slight amount of spice from the Chipotle coming through. This side dish can easily be frozen when cooled… Continue reading Courgettes in a Tomato and Red Wine Sauce.
5 Minute Chocolate and Orange Pud.
You know when you REALLY fancy a chocolaty dessert but you really can't be bothered baking? Luckily for me I had a few bits and pieces lying around to make this little beauty in under five minutes. It's easy and tasty and will satisfy your sweetie cravings without having to wait all afternoon. I admit… Continue reading 5 Minute Chocolate and Orange Pud.
How to Cope With The Bad Days When You’re a Disabled Parent.
I kind of feel like a failure today. I'm overworked and seriously overwhelmed with the ridiculous schedule that being a parent brings. Never getting a break when one is due, fourteen plus hour days and never managing to stand (or sit) still for more than a few minutes at a time. Usually instead of catching… Continue reading How to Cope With The Bad Days When You’re a Disabled Parent.
Maternity Leave is Almost Over!
Hey guys, just a quick and be warned, slightly sweary post today. Still feel like crap from all the seizures and breathing issues but needed a quick OMG about it only being a week until I go back to work. Maternity goes so quick! Oh God, it's August. Shit it's actually mid August... How did… Continue reading Maternity Leave is Almost Over!
Slow Cooker Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup With Cheesy Meatballs.
In all honesty this was purely designed as a throw everything in the slow cooker and save myself having to use the stove the day after having some epileptic seizures. The joys of being disabled.... This is a soup that I make quite often for four very simple reasons: It's really easy and if you've… Continue reading Slow Cooker Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup With Cheesy Meatballs.
Revlon Volume and Length Magnified Mascara Review.
Disclaimer: I will be using an affiliate link in this post, this won't impact my opinion on the item being reviewed. Okay guys, it's just a quick one today due to a week of seizures and other glorious disability based misery. Yay me! Starting to perk up a bit now so hopefully a longer post… Continue reading Revlon Volume and Length Magnified Mascara Review.
Interview with Best Selling Author and Blogger Vicki Psarias.
An interview with Best Selling Author and Blogger Vicki Psarias
Nutella and Hazelnut Bread.
I got the carby hankering that only copious amounts of bread can solve followed by the desperate need for chocolate. This gave me an idea for an incredibly indulgent treat which combines those two things beautifully. It's gooey Nutella and hazelnuts nestled inside soft, fluffy white bread. All of this indulgence is covered with chopped… Continue reading Nutella and Hazelnut Bread.
14 Things That Change After You Have a Baby.
I'm embarrassed to admit that in my naivety, I always envisioned having a baby to be just a positive addition into my life, who would happily squeeze neatly into whatever plans I had with a giggle and a chirp. No problem. Boy, oh boy did I get a rude awakening. Don't get me wrong, my… Continue reading 14 Things That Change After You Have a Baby.
5 Minute Spicy Houmous, Tomato and Goats Cheese Pasta.
Full disclosure: I am tired and really, really, REALLY could not be bothered cooking this evening. I have already prepped tomorrow nights Spaghetti Bolognase but for some reason my initial plan of cottage pie for tonight seemed like way too much effort to even contemplate. I had a quick rummage in my fridge and found… Continue reading 5 Minute Spicy Houmous, Tomato and Goats Cheese Pasta.
Papaya and Stawberry Smoothie
Strawberry and Papaya Smoothie Recipe.
Red Wine and Balsamic Steak with an Easy Mushroom Sauce.
A fast and easy way to cook a delicious steak.
A Review of ‘Mum Boss: The Honest Mum’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home’ by Vicki Psarias.
Disclaimers: There may be spoilers in this post and I may also use affiliate links. Twitter is a marvelous thing. Not only does it allow a level of procrastination that lengthens my already substantial list of chores significantly, (it's fine, I blame the toddler) it also connects me with other parents who often enough have… Continue reading A Review of ‘Mum Boss: The Honest Mum’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home’ by Vicki Psarias.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Spinach Curry
An easy and incredibly healthy chicken curry.
Pregnancy and my battle with PTSD and depression.
Here is a brief overview of the challenges I faced battling PTSD whist pregnant.
Chocolate Mousse
This traditional pudding is both quick and very indulgent. They are best made a good few hours before serving so that they have time to set properly in the fridge. I don't recommend that pregnant woman or small children eat this dessert due to the use of raw eggs. Ingredients: (serves 2) 40g 70% Good… Continue reading Chocolate Mousse
My Crafty Little Stitches 