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In the kitchen —Mini vegetable pot pies
Georgie woke up unusually early this morning. ‘Mummy, I want carrot cake!’ he shouted every five minutes until I got up. It looked like our morning was going to be slow albeit beautiful and...
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Legion Run
The Legion Run. At first, I didn’t plan to write a post about our day in the fields with muddy people running everywhere but then I realised it was kind of a big deal. Legion Run kicked off, this...
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In the kitchen- Creamy cauliflower garlic rice
I have finally discovered how to get Georgie to eat cauliflower. All I had to do was mix it up with butter, garlic and of course remember to break out those snow peas he loves so much, as a sider....
View ArticleMy grab and go quick and healthy breakfast
Since Georgie started school we don’t get a chance to enjoy breakfast together anymore. There’s just about enough time to pack his school bag, prepare whatever I will be needing for the day, make...
View ArticleThe Parent Hood //14
1. This is reality. Photos from around the world show mankind’s destruction of this planet. 2. Toddler behaviour tips: A survival guide for the terrible threes and f*ck it fours. 3. A great mummy blog...
View ArticleTWO SALADS
I love it when the heat strikes hard and my appetite scuttles away. That is until a strong cool breeze hits a couple of months later and I’m back to thinking of steaks and gravy. I always feel...
View ArticleIn the kitchen// Eggs on toast with kale
This simple combination is one of my all-time favourite meals. Why? First of all, it’s protein-based, which is always a good and healthy idea. Throw in the fact that these eggs are freshly picked from...
View ArticleWays to get your fussy kid to eat
Tried and tested, these are six tips that work when Georgie refuses food or insists on eating a mango for dinner. 1. Lie! Because most times, it works. One day Georgie asked me what was for lunch. I...
View Article10 foods I always have in my kitchen
If I want to eat healthy I must keep healthy foods in the house. And that is exactly what I do. Fruit and vegetables are on rotation depending on what’s in season but these 10 bad boys are always in my...
View ArticleMaking hummus with Georgie
The other day I wrote a post about the 10 foods I always have in my kitchen. One of those foods are dips. Do you, by any chance, remember how I mentioned that Georgie likes hummus? Well, surprise...
View ArticleHow to make the perfect fried egg
Eggs are my jam. They get my vote every time. For breakfast, lunch or dinner, they are easy to rustle up and are one of the best budget foods. Unless I am going for a quick and healthy on-the-go snack...
View ArticleKids menu at a brunch spot in Nicosia
Over the past year or two, here in Nicosia, we’ve witnessed an eruption of brunch spots and while I couldn’t be happier about the progress being made in the culinary department of my city, I have my...
View ArticleIn the kitchen: Vegetable soup
It’s the last day of autumn and actually getting colder here in Cyprus so bring on the fireplaces, cozy jumpers and hot soups. In our home this soup is a favourite. Its easy to prepare, delicious and...
View ArticlePregnancy massage at ISIS Clinic
The lights were turned down low and the room was cosy and warm. Candles were lit and a sweet aroma filled the air. If it weren’t for the effects of this calm environment I would have been jumping for...
View ArticleHealthy cereals for kids (and you!)
I can breeze through the sweets aisle at the supermarket when Georgie is with me. You see, we’ve talked about it and worked long and hard enough for him to know what I’m ok with him choosing at what...
View ArticleBreakfast ideas for kids of all ages
Last week I received a message from a frustrated mother regarding her son’s eating habits. She explained that breakfast seemed to be a particularly difficult meal of the day for her as she was running...
View ArticleGeorgie’s lunchbox
It’s not easy to prepare a healthy and creative lunchbox when it has to be portable, nut-free (school policy) and liked by fussy eaters. A great deal of preparation is required that includes shopping...
View Article10 easy ways to better health
1. Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning: So easy and so doable and so very good for you. When you wake up your body needs to be hydrated, to flush out toxins. By drinking one to two...
View ArticleIn the kitchen: The best baked potato
For a long time I used to wrap potatoes in foil and put them in the oven whenever we fancied baked potatoes. Then I became aware of the health risks of aluminum foil in cooking and decided to try a...
View ArticleWanted: Fearne Cotton’s Cook Happy Cook Healthy book
She’s one of my all-time favourite British TV and radio presenters, has the kind of quirky laid-back style that I love and she’s a mum to two little ones. I am slightly obsessed with Fearne Cotton for...
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