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[SPONSORED: this post includes a review of a gifted product.] Food is never far from my thoughts, and as I prefer to eat smaller portions of food more often in the day, I always like to have snacks to hand. Because of this, I’m constantly on the lookout for tasty, healthy options that I can… Continue reading Popcorn Shed Review
A lot of my thoughts – and posts – at the moment are centred on healthy mealtimes (with the odd treat!). I love finding and creating delicious recipes to keep me on track and motivated to eat well, but what about when hunger strikes between mealtimes? I don’t know about you, but by about 10:30,… Continue reading My favourite quick & easy snacks, and 3 delicious recipes from fellow bloggers that I want to try.
Before holly, trees, presents and cards, my first whiff of Christmas in the air is always signalled by the reappearance of mince pies in my life. Usually in early November, hopefully sooner. The garish boxes appear in the supermarkets far earlier, but, call me fussy, these can never match up to a home baked mince pie. I’m talking dreamy wafts of Christmas seeping through the house, leading to bites of crumbly, buttery pastry melting away in my mouth to reveal tangy fruits, rich spices and a hint of alcohol, all rounded off with the sweet drizzle of glace icing over the top. The pie in my hand almost falls apart in surrender: ‘eat me!’, and the filling is jewelled with glace cherries so red it’s almost offensive. But it’s Christmas: red goes.
Perfect either a finger-food snack, or an accompaniment to dinner, these yummy potato wedges are easy to make, and so worth the wait! The combination of sweet, smoky paprika and a hit of chilli are incredibly moreish.