by karen | Oct 23, 2025 | Life is food
I’ve been asked for this recipe for my gluten free American style pancakes a few times, so thought I would blog about it. It’s a firm favourite in our house, and because it is gluten and dairy free, is good for those with food intolerances or allergies....
by karen | Oct 22, 2025 | Life is food
Pumpkin soup is a comforting autumn dish, perfect for chilly evenings. It’s smooth, creamy (even without dairy!) and full of warm, earthy flavours. This dairy-free version is light, yet rich in flavour, and is ideal for anyone avoiding dairy. Pumpkin soup is also a...
by karen | Oct 19, 2025 | Mental Health
(This is what the virus that causes most stomach bugs looks like. Fairly innocent and innocuous until it hits your system and makes you ill!) No one likes the stomach bug. No one enjoys when it lurches it’s nasty way into your system, and makes you ill, and...
by karen | Oct 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is a multiple part story, as we raise a complaint with both the AA European Breakdown cover, and escalate our complaint to the Financial Ombudsmen. At the time of writing this part 4, the AA have ackhnowledged our complaint and admitted some fault but we are not...
by karen | Oct 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Pesto is a staple for us in our home and this walnut pesto is quick, easy and delicious. We serve it on pasta, but you can also use it on pizza. Walnuts add the crunch and texture pine nuts traditionally bring to pesto, but are a delicious alternative to pine nuts. My...