Now that we are back to daily workouts the increase in exercise is beginning to reflect equally in our appetites here at Casa B. I am now in the habit of making a large batch of turkey meatballs on a Sunday and Mr B and I will gradually work our way through them throughout the week, whenever we are in need of a clean, low-fat, high protein snack. Below is a batch I just made with a chilli twist. If you are not a chilli fan simply substitute the spring onion and sweet chilli sauce for some finely diced shallots and a few teaspoons of dried herbs. (Oregano, basil and thyme work ...
Clean and Lean: Turkey Chile
The following recipe is perfect for fitness fanatics, those trying to eat clean and those following the 5:2 diet. It is really easy to prepare and also freezes really well so perfect for batch cooking for weekday meals. It is also really tasty! For more clean and lean or 5:2 recipe ideas why not follow me on pinterest? Follow jbmumofone's board Clean and Lean Diet Recipes on Pinterest. ...
Sympathetic Decorating: It’s All About the Light
"Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark. Begin at the beginning. Tell Gregory a story. Make some light.” ― Kate DiCamillo, The Tale of Despereaux My love affair with Tiffany lighting started many, many years ago, pre-motherhood, when I first purchased this lamp. It has sat in the corner of our lounge ever since and, come winter, I often cannot wait for the evenings when I can curl up on the sofa under a blanket and spend an hour or two reading in the warmth of it's glow. I love the colours, the dragonflies, the 'twirly' base. It has almost become an ...
Guilt Free Flapjack: The easiest recipe you will ever find!
As regular readers will now my belly-busting days are now back in full swing. Regular circuit training is now back on the agenda and I am trying to eat clean at least 5 days a week. What I have struggled with most is the concept of eating more, but smaller, meals throughout the day. This still doesn't totally gel with our routine but we are getting better at it. Increased exercise though automatically leads to increased appetite so I have been trying to come up with some clean-ish snacks. This is my favourite night-time treat with a cup of herbal tea. It is a bit of a hybrid recipe taken ...
“It’s Murder On the Platforms…
...but you better not kill the groove." Yep, it was chaos on the railway platforms in both Reading and Bristol Parkway today and yesterday. I had, crazily, agreed to commute to and from Devon to cover a clinic in Reading both today and yesterday and the traffic chaos was evident each time. Although the RMT strike had yet to begin on First Great Western (FGW) trains until 6:30pm yesterday my 3:30pm train was standing room only for virtually the entire 2.5 hour journey. This morning I headed for Reading via Bristol Parkway, this now being the only route available unless I ...
Wasabi Tuna and Sesame Greens
After a very over indulgent summer holiday Mr B and I are now on a mission to get back into shape and start eating more healthily. Regular BeachBody workouts are back on the schedule at Casa B and we are aiming to 'eat clean' 70-80% of the week. As my fitness buddies keep telling me, abs are not made in the gym, they're made in the kitchen. We tried this recipe for the first time last week and it was AMAZING. It also made the kitchen smell incredible. It is a slightly adapted version of a recipe by James Duigan whose Clean and Lean Diet Cookbook I would thoroughly ...
Sympathetic Decorating: 1930’s Kitchen Cool
As regular readers will know we moved late last year from the suburbs of Bristol to beautiful, rural Devon. A huge change in lifestyle for us and also an entirely different house style. We left behind our (damp) Victorian terrace and have moved into a (thankfully not yet damp) 1930's semi. We chose this house in part because it does not need a huge amount of work doing to it but one room we do wish to change is the kitchen. Whilst we are fairly happy with the layout of the current kitchen it is not of great quality. The flooring is chipped, the cupboards are peeling ...
Are We Waving Goodbye to the Welfare State?
Today I am on my travels and am very excited to be brain-dumping guest blogging over at Political Mummy. So, now the drama of the election begins to fade I am asking what happens next. Are we waving goodbye to the welfare state? Why not pop on over and have a chat with me. I'll put the kettle on and I hear Political Mummy bakes pretty good cake. ...
The Following Week…
So, a few days have passed. The country has not yet entirely imploded, although the protests in London did appear to fall victim to somewhat of a media blackout, and we have begun the next five years of Tory rule. There is a positive right there. We can tick off five. We are five sleeps closer to our next chance to change things. And, I know it seems unlikely, this is the point of this post. What can we POSITIVELY do now? I have read many articles about this in the last few days and this is my somewhat re-hashed version of the bits that work for me. We ...
Silent Sunday
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