Peanut and Chocolate Breakfast Bars

Anyone who follows me on social media will know how much I love a good breakfast. It’s my favourite meal of the weekend where I can take my time over a really special dish. Midweek, however, I can barely manage a quick cup of coffee while I dry my hair. Earlier this year I became […]

Crunchy Chocolate Granola

If it isn’t already completely obvious, I’m not the best advert for healthy eating. Occasionally though, when I’m struggling to zip up the jeans, I give myself a good talking to and try to behave myself. Within reason.

Orange Cranberry and White Chocolate Cookies

This is a nice seasonal recipe but really it can be enjoyed at any time of the year.

Cherry Crumble Bars

For some reason I thought I hated cherries. I’ve no idea what I tasted as a child that put me off them so much. Possibly those horrible glace cherries from the Christmas cake mix.

Apple and Blackberry Crumble

A friend recently gave me a lovely gift of her homemade blackberry jam. I have to confess some evenings I have been just having bread with this jam as my dinner! We were chatting about picking blackberries and I said I got a notion to make a blackberry crumble. She gave me a tip to […]

Homemade Granola with Rhubarb Compote

  On the days when I want to feel all smug and virtuous, I like to have granola for breakfast. It’s usually downhill after that! No seriously, it’s a great breakfast; so quick, filling and relatively guilt free.  The problem I have is getting a granola with no dried fruit in it. I generally really don’t like […]