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Delicious dresses

Checking out the red carpet dresses is all part of the excitement of awards season and just for fun, here…

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Tokyo treats

My other half was in Tokyo recently and while I wasn’t lucky enough to join him on the trip, I…

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“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…

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Porridge oat pancakes

Breakfast is one of my favourite parts of the day, especially on weekends when I have a little bit more…

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Operation Inspiration: Pasta Siciliana

The airing of the new Celebrity Operation Transformation series last night was timed well with my returning home from a…

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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?…

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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…

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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…

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“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…

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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…

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Gourmet Pizza Masterclass

Taking a cookery class has been a bucket list item of mine for a long time and this week, I…

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Klaw, Dublin

I have to share my experience at Klaw here because I think everyone in Dublin who likes seafood should go…

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Sundae Fun

Yoghurt and fruit is always a winning combo and this little bowl of sweetness is a regular on my table.

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A week in Tenerife

I recently enjoyed a trip to the island of Tenerife for a well needed holiday. In the company of my…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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. 

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Chinese ‘fakeaway’

I love Chinese food. When ordering food in, it’s usually the box I tick for cuisine of choice.

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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…

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‘Fakeaway’ southern-fried chicken

The best things about the Slimming World plan is that it never feels like a ‘diet’ and when you make…

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Crunch time

If there’s anything we can take away from watching Masterchef is that texture is a factor that can make, or…

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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.…

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Snack time: Slimming World roasted red pepper hummus

I only tried this recipe for the first time a few weeks ago.

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Type Delight by Nina Harcus

I came across this project on Pinterest today and I just have to share.

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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…

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