Family – Bluster & Blueberries

A bump in the road

So it seems I’ve started most of my recent posts with an apology lately! Even though, when I first set out on this journey, I made a point of noting that I am somewhat rubbish and may go for weeks without posting anything, sometimes it still feels like I should be posting more often. However,…

Back with baking

So I’m sorry… AGAIN! Things have been crazy and I did that disappearing thing again. BUT I did move house, finish my job (including handover), organise and have family to stay for Christmas, and deal with family health issues all within a couple of months, while being pregnant AND planning for baby’s arrival AND including…

Turkey Drummers

So. As if anyone needed anymore proof that hubbie and I are just big kids, a few weeks ago he asked me if we could try making turkey drummers (having pre-Slimming World been fans of the Bernard Matthews variety) using lean turkey mince. Always up for a challenge! These bad boys are just 2 Syns…

The mirror and the looking glass

So, like many Slimming World members up and down the country, at the start of the summer holidays I bought one of the new journals. It’s basically like the luxury, upgraded version of a food diary. Except that as well as helping you keep track of your food each day, you can also log your…

Big picture

Hurrah! I have officially un-paused (if there is such a word). Despite actually having a gain this week (I couldn’t resist the hot cross buns ) I’m slowly getting back on track. Not just with Slimming World, but with life in general I guess. The last few weeks have been pretty tough. I ended up…

Pressing pause

Well hello there. Sorry I’ve not been around for a few days and that my recipes have been sadly lacking this week. The truth is that I am really struggling at the moment. Not just with Slimming World, but to be honest, just with life! Some of you know this and some of you don’t….

Bo Luc Lac

So I mentioned in my belated Valentine’s post that hubbie had bought a whole piece of beef fillet, leaving plenty for several steak dinners and some kind of Stroganoff or stir fry dish. This what I decided to do with it. Bo Luc Lac is a Vietnamese dish, which roughly translates as ‘shaking beef’. The…

Adventures in colour

So today I’m not actually going to talk about food. I know! Weird, right? But I wanted to share another passion/hobby with you all – grown up colouring! Some people may think it’s a little bit sad or silly, but I find it so relaxing. And it’s a great thing to do when you’re feeling…

The way to our hearts

Firstly, apologies for the gap in posts this week. Secondly, apologies for now talking about Valentine’s Day a week late! I’ve been a poorly girl this week (nothing to do with the food I might add), so writing was a bit beyond me (until now) while I wallowed in self pity and ate chocolate. But…

Pancakes, Rings, Awards & Things!

So I’m going to start backwards… Look what I just got! 😀 😀 😀 Official loss to date: 4st 1lb since 4th April 2015. It feels amazing! Except for one thing… my pants keep falling down Sorry, TMI I know, but it’s one of those things you don’t really think about! You buy new clothes…

Toad in the hole

Is it just me that grew up on Toad in the Hole? It was definitely a firm favourite in our household. I remember once my mum inventing a new version she called ‘Frog in the Pond’ using beefburgers. Presumably because she’d promised us Toad and then there were no sausages in the house. Or she…