Category Archives: Recipe

Sunday Roast

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

The little fella has been really accepting about eating lots of fruits, vegetables and whole foods.  He has almost stopped asking if there is pudding and no longer expects the snack option to be anything other than fruit, nuts, seeds … Continue reading →

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So Many Apples

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Unless they are fed a diet of junk food and refined carbs, I believe children instinctively do not over eat.  So when Harvey decides he has eaten enough breakfast, I never insist he finishes the bowl.  But I hate throwing … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Party

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Last night I went to a wonderful Thanksgiving party, hosted by Sally and Troy. Troy is American and so he does not miss out on probably the biggest celebration of the year back home, Sally throws a Thanksgiving party every … Continue reading →

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Oodles of Noodles

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Saturday mornings always seem so busy in our house and I was popping in and out constantly.  It was one of those mornings when I would be in for 15 minutes before dashing off again, which is not long enough … Continue reading →

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Brilliant Banana Breakfast

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I excelled myself at breakfast today.  Really, I did.  It looked good and tasted marvellous.  But it did frustrate me massively to make it and I ended up with a sink full of dirty dishes.  It was definitely worth it … Continue reading →

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Keen on Quinoa

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today started so badly.  My alarm clock did not work so I started my day late and did not have time for breakfast.  One of my new golden rules broken within a week – always make time for breakfast.  D’oh! … Continue reading →

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Pear-fect !

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Today I made a pear-fect breakfast.  Inspired once again by Kath Eats I had a go at searing some fresh pears.  It is very easy and tastes wonderful.  Somehow, searing the pears makes them taste more intense.  More pearey.  It is also … Continue reading →

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Weights and Measures

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I am going back to basics this week which means tracking i.e. weighing and measuring everything.  This time next week I want to have smashed through the 3 stone weight loss barrier.  Well, I am finding it a barrier at … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Home

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday dear house that we live in and now call home Happy birthday to you 10 years ago today, we moved out of our house in the suburbs of South London … Continue reading →

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Yellow Yolk, Orange Yolk

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

“Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry” is easy.  You should try “Yellow Yolk, Orange Yolk”.  It is way harder.  Why am I sitting here making up tongue twisters?  I wasn’t really but I was looking at the lovely egg on toast I … Continue reading →

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