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The HRT cake – full of healthy nuts and fruits

This cake contains a number of important ingredients which are highly beneficial during the menopause. In particular, the seeds (linseed, sesame, pumpkin and sunflower) contain essential fatty acids and phytoestrogens which are vital to health....

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My Favourite Ginger and Lemon Drizzle Cake

This cake has a real gingery punch to it, with a zing of lemon. I was going to take a photo of the finished cake, but it was so delicious that a couple of...

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Light & healthy chocolate cupcakes

Here is my recipe for light and healthy cupcakes. They went down a storm at a vintage tea party recently as they are very light and the courgette keeps them moist. I tried them on...

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Food, Wellbeing

Smoothie heaven – I’m a complete convert!

I am now a complete convert to smoothie making. It started when my husband went off on a “boys” golfing trip for a few days. Without the obligation to cook, and no temptation to open a...

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Family, Food

A fun and healthy Halloween cake

Here is my take on a healthy halloween cake – perfect for both adults and children. For the cake 400g coursely grated courgette 4 large eggs 300g caster sugar 1 teaspoon salt 200g ground almonds...

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A hands on lebanese cookery day at Samsara Cuisine : the perfect day out.

This is a perfect girlfriend’s birthday outing with a group of friends to learn Lebanese cookery with Mona Usher at Samsara Cuisine in Sunbury. The traditional recipes are quick and easy and Mona is ebullient, absolutely charming and very...

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Food, Travel

Where to eat in Marrakech

The city is renowned for its cuisine, but you need to avoid the tourist traps with plates piled high with couscous and grisly lamb and it also helps to choose restaurants that are relatively easy...

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Have you had Herman yet?

Have you fallen into the trap of allowing Herman into your house? If not beware – he will ooze into your kitchen with his pongy erupting beige habits, and friends will disappear at your approach. ...

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