Food & Lifestyle Blog
Christmas, No Bake Recipes
Energy Balls! That’s what I’m talking about. I make energy balls almost every week, mostly nut free so they can go in the lunch boxes for school. These ones do contain nuts however but it’s Christmas & that means pecans, one of my favourite nuts. These are a food processor job and the mixture makes loads. I didn’t count them …
No Bake Recipes, Snack
Oooh these are good! I like figs, both fresh and dried. I was looking for something else in the press when I came across a bag. Whatever I was looking for was abandoned and these are the result! I thought to myself afterward, these would make a lovely homemade gift for that occasion that occurs at the end of the …
No Bake Recipes, Products, Reviews
A number of weeks ago the lovely people at Cocofina got in touch to see if I would like to try some of their coconut products. As you are aware coconut features in quite a few of the recipes I produce so I was delighted to have the opportunity to try some new ingredients. They sent me Coconut Blossom Nectar, …
Healthy, lunchbox, No Bake Recipes, Snack
My eldest daughter is currently sitting her Junior Cert exams. Exams are stressful,there is so much pressure on our young people at this time, personally I think it’s too much pressure. However, it’s happening so we have to get our children through these weeks. Our approach is to nurture, nourish and reassure I feel it’s extremely important to keep a …
Healthy, No Bake Recipes
Not only is this Chocolate Mousse quick and simple to make, it is also a healthier alternative to other sugar laden offerings. Avocado’s contain a significant amount of healthy fats and are packed with vitamins and minerals, they carry a host of health benefits. Unless you can source a cocoa powder that has no added sugar, cacao is a healthier alternative …