This is a really quick tomato soup recipe that uses tinned tomatoes and other store cupboard ingredients. It’s quick because everything is blended at the end so there’s not need for careful chopping, just bung it all in, heat and whizz!
Damn You, Hormones!!
If you read the blog regularly or know me personally, you will know that you pretty much have to be dying to get any sympathy from me! I do not tolerate unnecessary whining, and crying should be an indication of
Quick BBQ Chicken and Salad Wraps
This is a fab, fast dinner that the kids love because they get to put it together themselves. The chicken in this recipe goes a long way so it’s really economical and can be substituted with pork or even your
5 Simple Checks to Stay Safe on the Road this Winter
In the UK we rarely experience extreme weather over prolonged periods of time. Our summers consist of several weeks of 22C degree heat with maybe the odd day at 35C, while our winters are mainly wet with an odd snow
Easy Homemade Christmas Gifts

When you’ve got lots of people to buy for but you want to make your gift a bit more personal than a box of chocolates (nothing wrong with a box of chocolate BTW!!), things can get expensive. With the kids teachers,
Super Easy Leek & Bacon Baked Risotto
This baked risotto recipe is truly fool-proof and super easy! You just bring it altogether in a pan and chuck it in the oven! No continuous stirring, no sticking to the bottom of the pan, no fuss. If you haven’t got
Why We Are Learning Spanish as a Family
This summer, just before the kids wen back to school, we went on, what I can only describe as, a ‘proper’ Spanish holiday. I honestly didn’t think these existed anymore! When we go to Spain, we all tend to holiday
Salmon Noodle Stir-Fry
Stir-fry’s are so quick and easy! Although, as the name suggests, the meal is fried, if you are using a non-stick frying pan, little oil is needed and the results are lean and healthy. This recipe uses rice noodles that
How to Encourage Kids to make HEALTHY Food Choices

Working as a fitness professional and sports coach, has meant that I have always had a keen interest in nutrition. I am therefore confident to make healthy food choices for myself. However, when it comes to kids (especially my own!), all the
Butternut Squash Pasta Bake
If I add cheese to pretty much anything, it’s a winner with my kids! Pasta bakes are so easy to prepare and can be make in advance to cook later, perfect for busy families. This winter-warmer can be adapted for