Checking out the red carpet dresses is all part of the excitement of awards season and just for fun, here…
Tokyo treats
My other half was in Tokyo recently and while I wasn’t lucky enough to join him on the trip, I…
“But you’re a foodie”
“But you’re a foodie!” That’s the response I got in a conversation about cheese. Specifically, about my rather unsophisticated taste…
Porridge oat pancakes
Breakfast is one of my favourite parts of the day, especially on weekends when I have a little bit more…
Operation Inspiration: Pasta Siciliana
The airing of the new Celebrity Operation Transformation series last night was timed well with my returning home from a…
Supermarket Superhero: You Say Potato Fresh Cut Chips
A Slimming World friendly product that requires very little prep time, while still being a delicious addition to my dinner?…
I Like Big Buns
When I tell myself I’m having a ‘cheat day’, it’s like giving myself a free pass to indulge in something…
Supermarket Superhero: Fibre One Chocolate Fudge Brownies
This is a special ‘Supermarket Superhero’ for any Slimming World member because when you’re watching everything you eat, having a…
“Sweatpants are all that fit me right now”
I never intended for Ate Hour Day to be a blog about losing weight. I know all that stuff can…
Blueberry baked oats
This is a breakfast favourite of mine. I discovered it as a Slimming World member, seeking a way to make my daily porridge…
Gourmet Pizza Masterclass
Taking a cookery class has been a bucket list item of mine for a long time and this week, I…
Klaw, Dublin
I have to share my experience at Klaw here because I think everyone in Dublin who likes seafood should go…
Sundae Fun
Yoghurt and fruit is always a winning combo and this little bowl of sweetness is a regular on my table.
A week in Tenerife
I recently enjoyed a trip to the island of Tenerife for a well needed holiday. In the company of my…
Supermarket Superhero: Mayflower Curry Sauce
This is just a short post about a wonderful product I discovered through Slimming World and have had a steady…
Thai fish cakes: Attempt #1
I’ve been hoarding a pile of food magazines on the coffee table for a few weeks and I made the…
Pow Bao at Eatyard
As the saying goes: A Sunday well spent brings a week of content. Well that’s certainly the case when you…
Foodie fun at Wellfest 2017
I spent the day on Saturday in Dublin’s lovely Herbert Park at Wellfest, Ireland’s only health, fitness and wellness festival.
Suesey Street supper club
Suesey Street is a restaurant I’ve had on my list for a while. Recently, I finally made it there and…
Snack time: Roasted chickpeas
I’m going through a phase at the moment of making these every week! I love a crunchy snack (chocolate covered…
Supermarket superhero: Erin low-fat flavoured rice
These tasty little rice packets are lunch time game changers. Erin have made a range of these in different flavours…
Five things I have experienced as a Slimming World member
As a Slimming World member, in addition to re-discovering my childhood excitement for glittery stickers on my book, here’s a…
Chinese ‘fakeaway’
I love Chinese food. When ordering food in, it’s usually the box I tick for cuisine of choice.
Supermarket Superhero: Tesco Reduced-Fat Pesto
As a Slimming Worlder, I’m always looking for products that can make my food more exciting and still be ‘on…
‘Fakeaway’ southern-fried chicken
The best things about the Slimming World plan is that it never feels like a ‘diet’ and when you make…
Crunch time
If there’s anything we can take away from watching Masterchef is that texture is a factor that can make, or…
Foodie flashback: Eating my way around Lisbon
For my Christmas present, my lovely other half gifted me with a weekend away for the two of us to Lisbon.…
Snack time: Slimming World roasted red pepper hummus
I only tried this recipe for the first time a few weeks ago.
Type Delight by Nina Harcus
I came across this project on Pinterest today and I just have to share.
Healthy treats: Date & nut balls
My sweet tooth and my quest to lose weight are always fighting with each other. These little sweet treats act…