I’m not going to talk about the usual new year weight loss imperative after a festive season of excess, although suffice to say that the hedonistic husband and I are committed to a few weeks of two days fasting until the surplus pounds have slipped away. Suffering from my usual post-Christmas attack of catering fatigue, […]
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The Quest for 600 Calorie Meals
This last few days have seen the weather starting to get it’s summer mojo back (handy hint for all of you contemplating a British summer break – we leave the country on 21st July which means it’s going to be glorious here) and the dog and I have been enjoying some lovely walks together. There […]

Comfort Food
For me, there is nothing quite as comforting as a lovely big bowl of velvety, creamy risotto and our recent jaunt to Rome has left me feeling extremely comforted, if a little uncomfortable around the waistband. The problem with it, diabetically speaking, is that it has to be made with Arborio rice (which is white […]

When in Rome
We had a marvelous Christmas and didn’t pay too much attention to the rules, as there has to be time off from the regime. That said the roast potatoes were done in sunflower oil, and were deliciously crispy (though I do say so myself) and the vegetables were the centre piece of the table and […]