Occasionally I get invitations to attend events for bloggers and press when a company is launching a new product or store. Unfortunately, I have to decline the champagne and canapes, because I’m based down in Cornwall and almost all events are in London. It’s too much of a trek for me, and I work full-time, so I can’t
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Fresh Eggs And Bacon Butties
It’s been a bit manic recently, with it being my birthday, best friend’s birthdays, followed by lots happening on the blog, re-decorating and starting a new job. It’s nice to have the weekends to try and relax, even if my head is still working over-time. A couple of weekends ago, Michael’s new outdoor grill arrived
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Chocolate Cake– a Winning Recipe Every Time
If you feel that you want to gain some brownie points with your children and family, then why not apply your skills to making a delicious chocolate cake? You’ll soon find that your popularity will rise to an all time high. Cake making needn’t be too time consuming If the idea of cake making fills
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Peach, Berry And Banana Healthy Smoothie Recipe
When I was living in Australia my gorgeous house-mate, Bek used to basically live off smoothies she made from her blender. I remember the awful day when the glass blender container rolled off the edge of our coffee table and smashed on the floor. It was a sad day! Long story short, she made some
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Lavender Champagne Cocktail Recipe And Giveaway
I’ve teamed up with the lovely Naked Wines to offer my readers the chance to win delightful box of bubbles together that will have you dancing the night away. The ‘Let’s Get Fizzy With It’ wine selection is a wonderful gem of a case, has a fabulous GOLD medal-winning Prosecco, a delicious rose fizz and a
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How To Make Elderflower Champagne
Prep time: 15 min, plus 2 weeks for the fermenting processServes:makes 6 litres of champagne Elderflower champagne is easy to make and you don’t need any special equipment, just a good eye when you are out looking for the white flowers Ingredients 700 g caster sugar 20 heads of elderflower 2 lemons, zested and grated
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Homemade Burgers With Sweet Potato Wedges
Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 red onion, finely chopped 500g lean minced beef or turkey 1 egg 12 cream crackers, bashed to fine crumbs 2 tsp chilli paste 2 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp each, tomato ketchup and brown sauce 2 tbsp plain flour 6 hamburger rolls, toasted, to serve
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Piri-Piri Chicken With Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
Vegetables: 1 large courgette, diagonally sliced 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 yellow pepper, seeded and cut into chunks 6 firm plum tomatoes, halved Fiesta Marinade Halzephron herb farm Chicken: 2 skinless boneless chicken breast fillets, about 150g/5oz each 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, thinly sliced 1 large shallot,
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Strawberry And Banana Smoothie Recipe
Another Sainsbury’s recipe from Jamie Oliver’s website. Low calorie and low fat, simple to make, nutritious and delicious. I’m still not sure why Jamie Oliver has Sainsbury’s recipes on his website, but that’s where I found it. Read more: here Ingredients: 250 g strawberries, hulled 1 medium banana, peeled and roughly chopped 300 ml 1%
