Tag Archives: energy

Banoffee Muffins

– I usually have spotty bananas lurking in my fruit bowl.  As a consequence, I make a fair few banana recipes. Bananas are a brilliant energy source and packed full of potassium. This makes them a brilliant exercise fuel. As … Continue reading

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Spinach, Feta and Dill Picnic Pie

– I constantly look for recipes that are versatile. This one most definitely is. I make it more in the summer but occasionally crave it in winter too. It can be used for entertaining but it is a fantastic picnic … Continue reading

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Lime Curd- Luscious and Luxurious

– I have a teaspoon problem. None in the drawer- all in the dishwasher. It’s a recurring problem, every time I make lemon or lime curd. No, the recipe does not require the use of a multitude of small spoons. … Continue reading

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Cranberry, White Chocolate and Oatmeal Cookies

– Ever compared the ingredients list of shop bought biscuits to their home-made counterparts? Why does it take a list as long as my whole shopping list to make a simple oaty biscuit when we can make them with just … Continue reading

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Quick Energy Toffee- Dentists Please Don’t Read

– Earlier this year, I experimented with a few recipes for home-made sweets. I sometimes need a quick energy fix on a long walk. I confess, I do also occasionally need to bribe tired children to walk a bit further … Continue reading

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Coffee, Ricotta and Rum Cake

– This sumptuous cake does benefit from the icing which makes it less suitable for transporting in a pocket for a walk! Fantastic mid- morning on your return though. The unusual combination of flavours blend together beautifully, almost delicately. There … Continue reading

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The Best Ever Flapjacks

This title sounds a little “blow your own trumpet-y”, I know. However, the following recipe is the result of about 3 weeks of recipe development. These flapjacks didn’t happen easily. I had a very specific texture I was looking for. … Continue reading

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