So, have you ever been whooping? I had been doing it for years not even realising that it was often called this. Whooping is basically buying reduced produce that is close to the sell by date or use by date. Supermarkets and food shops are now cashing in on this
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Food planning and preparation are key
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It can be a bit of a chicken and egg situation, which comes first? Let’s start with planning. It helps if you already like to be organised but if not, don’t worry, it doesn’t take that much effort. Thinking ahead will make it easier to write a shopping list and
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Steamed white fish in tomato sauce with wholewheat couscous and vegetables
Here’s my step by step instructions to make this amazing healthy dinner. I have used hake but it works well with cod or other firm white fish. In France, hake is known as “saumon blanc” which translates as white salmon whilst in the USA its known as ling or whiting.
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Diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis
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Exercise – how it happened for me
I didn’t really enjoy exercise at school. I think cross country running was my favourite activity but it was very rarely an option. I was hopeless at all ball sports i.e. netball & hockey and I was glad to leave sport behind once I left school. Of course, there was
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DRY JANUARY
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It’s that time of year again for me, December has passed and it’s time to recalibrate and take stock in dry January. I use the time to take a step back and really look at my relationship with alcohol. I do like a drink and on occasion I like
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SMOKING!
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Food – Glorious Food
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I’ve been on such a food journey and now, for me, food is one of life’s greatest joys. In fact, I live to eat. Anyone who knows me can vouch for my constant truffling. Food is such a huge part of our lives and a few simple changes to what
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My take on Jamie Oliver’s Seared Turmeric Chicken
Turkey Curry
What better way is there to use up Christmas leftovers! I used green peppers to clear out my salad drawer but you could add mushrooms or other veg. Leftovers – Turkey Curry Serves 4, Preparation 20min, Cooking 30min
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