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Carpal Hyper Extension in cats

Until our boy cat Jasper badly injured his paw, I had no idea what carpal hyperextension was, let alone that it was something that cats might deal with. When he came home limping so badly he could barely put his paw to the ground without yelping in pain, I had no clue...

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Roasted pumpkin seeds

Roasted pumpkin seeds

This is an easy recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds. Seeds and nuts are a great healthy snack. Pumpkin seeds, or “pepitas”, are tiny but packed with goodness. They’re full of protein, healthy fats, and loads of minerals like magnesium, zinc, and iron – all great for keeping ...
Easy, delicious and vegan pesto sauce

Easy, delicious and vegan pesto sauce

This recipe is for creamy, flavoursome, and versatile vegan pesto sauce that is a little work to make but goes well on pasta, or with gnocchi. I recently tried my own hand at making homemade gnocchi, which was incredibly cathartic and far easier than I thought it would be. ...
AA European Breakdown Cover ruined our family holiday – part 1

AA European Breakdown Cover ruined our family holiday – part 1

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 1, we are five weeks into the eight week “complaint” process time with the AA, and they ...
The Cone of Shame: How to Help Your Cat Cope

The Cone of Shame: How to Help Your Cat Cope

If you’ve ever taken your cat to the vet and come home with them sporting the dreaded “cone of shame” (or its softer, slightly less embarrassing cousin, the donut collar), you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say… the drama. The sulks. The sheer Olympic-level guilt ...
Easy gluten free banana bread

Easy gluten free banana bread

This is an easy gluten and dairy free banana bread recipe that is perfect for using up bananas that are going brown, or need using up.  We often have bananas that are going slightly brown and I hate food waste so gluten free banana bread great way to use them up , and no ...
Delicious Dairy Free Chocolate Truffles

Delicious Dairy Free Chocolate Truffles

I don’t generally have a much of a sweet tooth, but I do like good chocolate, I adore chocolate truffles and I also live with someone with a dairy allergy, so these dairy free chocolate truffles are very popular at home and whilst I don’t make them as often as would be ...
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