Just before the Easter weekend, I saw that Flotsam and Jetsam, had started selling an Eggspresso. What is an Eggspresso you ask? It is an espresso shot poured in to an easter egg!! That's right it is a very strong mocha - one of my favourite things in the world! I couldn't miss this opportunity,... Continue Reading →
The Bach, Hoxton: Gluten Free Brunch
The Bach has two branches in London, in Broadway Market and Hoxton. They are both run by a New Zealander owner and have a New Zealand vibe, laid back and friendly. A bach is a small, modest holiday home or beach house - and pronounced as 'batch'. I went to the Bach with 7 other ladies,... Continue Reading →
Barry’s Bootcamp: Class Review
I feel that this review has been a long time coming..... as Barry states, its 'the best workout in the world'. It was the one studio class I wanted to try out! Barry's Bootcamp states 'a Barry’s class can burn up 1,000 calories or more. It builds muscle, and boosts your resting metabolism, so you continue... Continue Reading →
The Gut Health Extravaganza: The Gut Stuff Event
The Gut Stuff set up an event on gut health at Planet Organic, with Wild Fizz Kombucha and I jumped at the chance of attending! The event included scoby facials, a booch flavouring workshop and speed dating with Nutritionist Mr Toribio-Mateas. The Gut Stuff The Gut Stuff was put together by Alana and Lisa Macfarlane... Continue Reading →
Interview with The Wee Foddie
I connected with fellow Fodmapper 'The Wee Foddie' on Instagram and we bonded over the Low Fodmap diet. If you are not on Instgram, i would suggest joining, I have met so many great people who are such a superb support in life and the Fodmap diet. The Wee Foddie aka Sarah, is a fellow... Continue Reading →
Low Fodmap and Gluten Free Curry Recipe
I had not had a curry for over 3 years before I put together this low Fodmap and gluten free Tikka Masala recipe. I can imagine fellow Fodmappers are the same, as it is often full of onion and garlic! This curry is slow cooked so takes 8.5 hours and serves 4 people, or what Mr FFL and I do... Continue Reading →
Bacon, Pea and Butternut Squash Bake Recipe
Mr FFL and I created this dish one Friday night when I found some Waitrose Butternut Spaghetti and bought it home on a whim. It's a very creamy and delicious bake. Perfect for a cold winters evening! Serves 2 Ingredients Waitrose Butternut Spaghetti (or just a standard butternut squash cut into ribbons) 4 rashers of... Continue Reading →
Mindful Bites: Crunchy Bites
If you haven't heard of Mindful Bites, they started on the market with 4 different nut butters, almond, hazelnut, cashew and Brazil nut. They have now created crunchy bites!! These are gluten free crunchy sticks filled with their nut butters, and they are delicious!! There are also 4 flavours of crunchy bites and I have... Continue Reading →
9Round: Class Review
A new workout studio opened in Croydon earlier this month and I was excited to go and try it out. It is called 9round. I had never heard of it but looking into the company a little more, it is an international brand!! Class Overview The class is a boxing style circuit and is very... Continue Reading →
Low FODMAP Gluten Free Mince Pies with Brownie filling, topped with Candied Orange
Bowel and Cancer Research in conjunction with Lily Soutter have been running a great campaign leading up to Christmas this year #giftsforyourgut I was honoured to be chosen to work with them on this campaign, by pulling together an alternative dish for people living with bowel conditions using ingredients that are friendly to the digestive... Continue Reading →