In the years BTB (Before The Beans) I have dined on some very special meals in some amazing locations so choosing myself a custom-made menu for the Celebrity Cruises challenge #TasteofTravel has taken some thinking over let me tell you! Celebrity Cruises were just voted Ocean Cruise Line of the Year in the 2014 Food … Read more
Sometimes i have to admit my Beans and their neverending list of questions drive me potty, especially when i am flagging after a long day BUT then I remind myself of something a man said to me as I rolled my eyes at him when one of them asked me the umpteenth question that afternoon … Read more
Chinese takeaways are one of the leading fast food choices of families in the UK. Packed full of fat and salt, this tempting takeaway can soon start to pile on the pounds as well as increase your cholesterol levels. However, by cooking Chinese-inspired dishes at home you could drastically reduce the amount of fat, salt … Read more
If you go down to Costa today, you’re sure of a great surprise . . . because Perry the Penguin Gingerbread has arrived to put a smile on the faces of the younger visitors. To celebrate Perry’s arrival 10 bloggers were selected to take part in a Perry the Penguin Challenge. Over the course of … Read more
Whenever I feel poorly, I turn to soup. It’s easy to eat, it’s tasty, nutritious, filling and makes you feel all warm and snuggly. Ainsley Harriott has just launched a new premium range of soups especially for the cold winter months or just when you feel the need. They are so simple to prepare, it … Read more
Many moons ago before Little Bean was born and I was working full time, we used to do all of our food shopping at Aldi. It was convenient for us because Hubby and I worked together and the Aldi store was just a five minute drive from our place of work. We were always happy … Read more
“Would you like to review some chocolate?” “Ermmmmmm, let me think about that for a minute? No, thank you I’m trying to eat healthily” “YES PLEEEEEEEEEEEASE!!!!” There was no chance on earth that I would be turning down the chance to ‘have’ to eat chocolate. The latest offerings from Cadbury are Cadbury Crunchums the crispy … Read more
One thing that I have found which has family meals easier for me and to take the stress out of cooking as a new Mum is my slow cooker.
No this isn’t a post about the Spice Girls!! If that’s what you were searching for then I apologise now, this is a post for foodies and wannabe chefs. In those final weeks of pregnancy whilst I was impatiently waiting for Jelly Bean to make his grand entrance into the world I would frantically search … Read more