Romantic Valentines Evening For Under £50!
While I do think that Valentines day is very commercialised, I also think it is a good excuse to really make time for each other and do something a bit special. It's expensive to go out for a meal...
View ArticleWeek 25 weigh in
After a sloppy week last week I had a relatively good one this week. I did have a few cheeky Yorkshire puddings yesterday though! I ordered a full monthly shop through Tescos that got delivered on...
View ArticleRecipe: Prepare a week of Syn Free 'take to work' lunches on your day off!
Following the Slimming World plan doesn't have to be time consuming (see 'how to prepare 7 Slimming World freezer meals in under an hour') I find the trickiest meal of the day to get sorted is lunch,...
View ArticleSlimming World Recipe:- Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Parmigiana is a chicken dish based on the Italian Parmigiana. It consists of a breaded chicken breast, or chicken schnitzel, covered with a tomato-based neapolitan sauce and cheese. A meal...
View ArticleReview: Jamie's Italian Exeter
About a year ago Nick and I first experienced Jamie's Italian in Bristol, and fell in love with it. Ever since we have always wished there was one a little closer, I even tweeted Jamie Oliver himself...
View ArticleSlimming World Recipe:- Iced Mocha Frappacino
I used to love having coffee shop iced frappuccinos, until I found out how many calories are in them! A large mocha frap with cream on top can set you back 35 syns!!! I really fancied one and used Choc...
View ArticleBullies.
"In Internet slang, a troll is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community...
View ArticleWin a SW Friendly Hamper, Made By Me!:- Readers Pictures
When I first started my blog I never imagined anyone actually reading it. As time goes on I have been gaining more and more views and one of the most rewarding things is seeing pictures of the recipes...
View ArticleRecipe:- 5 Syn Indian Fakeaway Feast!
It's Saturday night and we both decide we really fancied an Indian takeaway! Before we reached for the menu I checked what ingredients we had in the house, and turns out I was able to whip up an entire...
View ArticleSlimming World Recipe:- BBQ Pulled Pork
My BBQ pulled chicken recipe is one of my personal favourites, as well as being popular with all my readers. I decided to make the classic pulled pork recipe using similar ingredients and it turned out...
View ArticleRecipe:- Cheese, Bacon and Onion Stuffed Burgers & BBQ Sauce
There's only one thing better than a cheese stuffed burger- a Slimming World friendly cheese, bacon and onion stuffed burger! If using your healthy extras this meal can be totally syn free. It is...
View ArticleRecipe:- Slimming World Friendly Easy Peasy Chicken Bake
This is, as the title suggests, a very easy recipe. With minimal effort, maximum flavour and very little washing up, it is the perfect week night meal. It is packed with veg and goes perfectly with a...
View ArticleSlimming World Reicipe:- Gooey & Cheesy Warm Bacon Dip with Garlic Flatbreds
This Saturday I really fancied something that I could graze on while watching Saturday Night TV. I particularly fancied crisps and dips, but as I want to hit my target weight this year I decided...
View ArticleSlimming World Recipe:- Savoury Potato Pancakes
I have definitely had a few days off track...I want to start the bank holiday weekend as I plan to go on - on plan. I really fancied a nice cooked breakfast, pancakes in particular. I got my food...
View ArticleRecipe:- Mexican Lime Chicken Breasts
For me, lunchtime at work is my biggest downfall. I went a long period of time eating jacket potatoes with beans, but I got bored and found I felt ready for a nap after eating it. There's a Subway and...
View ArticleRecipe:- Special Slow Cooked Pulled BBQ Beef Brisket
Brisket is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef. It can sometimes be quite tough but when cooked properly it is absolutely beautiful and just melts in the mouth! I wanted to create a...
View ArticleEating Out
As you may have noticed, I really love food. When I'm not cooking at home there is nothing better then going to one of my favourite restaurants with Nick and enjoying a cheeky evening of delicious...
View ArticleSlimming World Recipe:- Moroccan Turkey Kofta Pittas
This is a tasty, simple and perfect Spring/Summer meal. It's light but full of flavour and is great to graze on with cous cous, salad and halloumi. You can adjust the amount of chillies to suit your...
View ArticleSlimming World Recipe:- Philly Cheesesteak Fries
"A cheesesteak, also known as a Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, cheesesteak sandwich, cheese steak, or steak and cheese, is a sandwich made from thinly-sliced pieces of steak and melted...
View ArticleSlimming World Recipe:- BLT Pasta Salad With Mustard & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Once you try this pasta salad you will wonder why you've never eaten it before! Take the delicious combination of bacon, lettuce and tomato and instead of slapping it between 2 bits of white bread, mix...
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