With the unpredictable British weather ..it can feel very last minute when the sun finally shines and we make the decision to head to the nearest beach for the day ..Here are a few ways to get your body ready for those unexpected days..

Body brushing 

Removing the dead skin from your body with a dry body brush helps unclog the pores and stimulates the...

Pacari Chocolate 

I'm delighted to use Pacari chocolate whenever i'm in the kitchen ..as a company they really do uphold the values I hold dear to my heart. 

Pacari  support families in Ecuador by working with them directly, not with middle men.They pay these farmers a significant premium over Fairtrade market prices to ensure they are...

"The most important things in life are the things which bring you JOY"

I LOVE what I do and that's what brings me the greatest pleasure and purpose in life..I also LOVE travelling,family time and mini adventures ,the sea, eating great food, meeting people from all parts of the world  and dancing ( I love to dance ) 

It's all about bringing...

Lemony Cupcakes with delicate Viola flowers for a spring feel ..

I love baking but I have a daughter who is sugar intolerant ( processed sugar ) so I'm always on the look out for tasty,super yummy alternatives which aren't dull and boring! I have experimented over the last few years and have used various alternatives including rice malt syrup and stevia.These are low in sugar...

Mindful walking  

 

Mindful practises have been shown to improve focus, empathy, emotional control and increase happiness ..what's not to like about mndfulness...

Taking a few minutes everyday to focus on your breath with awareness,calmness and connection is a valuable tool when we are feeling stressed and anxious.Paying attention to your breath and...

Who loves a good nights sleep ? but how many of us get enough of it ? 

The average adult according to research needs between 7-9 hrs sleep per night with 60 % of adults in the UK suffering from 1 or 2 nights per week of interrupted sleep. These are worrying statistics as our sleep underpins our entire health. It's vital for our mental and physical wellbeing. Poor...

Bircher muesli bowl.

I make this for my daughter Leila,who is a HUGE fan and it keeps in the fridge for 3 days ( if it's not eaten in one )

Packed with oats, apple, blackberries, flaxseeds, greek yoghurt ( or a dairy alternative)

It's a nutrient dense staple rich in B vitamins,

Zinc, Magnesium and a power house...

I've been making dark chocolate orange pots

ready for the weekend.. I love this simple recipe.

Deliciously indulgent if you use the best dark

chocolate or raw cacao then there are benefits too..I'm using pacariuk chocolate organic "tree to bar " certified 

Dark chocolate is rich in good-for-you antioxidants

Antioxidants...

Turmeric Gold Crispbreads

A delicious recipe inspired by the range  and brought to you by PUKKA and River cottage 

These crispbreads are ideal for a lunchtime snack with advocado and hummous dips or a snacking cheese board for an...

We all love a fizzy drink but most have unhealthy sugar levels and additives to boot, so making your own ( once you get the hang of this) offers up a whole range of delicious alternatives. Fermenting in general, has been around for centuries, a simple way to preserve food when in season, to stop waste and see us through the long winter months ahead..we have lost this whole...

 

Taking time to look after yourself is vital and necessary and not an indulgent treat.

Many of us have a hard time balancing taking care of ourselves with taking care of our daily responsibilities. For people with children, full time jobs, this can be especially challenging, but even people without children have obligations to care for...