In realising that Christmas is six weeks away – which also means there are just three weeks until my birthday – I’ve decided to combine November and December’s ‘Most wanted’ posts into one dream wish list. But as I do believe that Christmas is more about giving than it is receiving, I’ve also prepared this…
A Halloween story: Pumpkin carving and autumn superfoods
Living in London, I enjoy getting out and trying all the latest cafes, studios and activities on offer, but sometimes you just can’t beat the fun you can have at home. So when one of my best friends said she wanted to come over and carve pumpkins, I embraced the chance to relive our childhoods.…
Most wanted this month: October health picks
This week marks the beginning of October. It’s now officially autumn and the word Christmas is once again on everyone’s lips as hushed whispers set out holiday plans and ruminate over wish lists. In the spirit of our most desire-driven season, I’ve decided to start a new monthly series called ‘Most wanted’. Each new month…
15-minute Thai Green Curry
As the winter approaches, my stomach always rumbles for my favourite cold weather classics. At the top of the list is Thai Green Curry, which becomes a weekly staple between September and March. It uses coconut milk instead of cooking oils to cut out hydrogenated fats and provides plenty of slow-release energy when served with…
Protein-packed chicken satay salad
Sometimes the happiest accidents happen when you don’t know what to have for dinner. My now-favourite salad recipe was precisely this kind of accident. I’d just survived a tough new workout (one you’ll be hearing all about soon) and my stomach was rumbling when, on my walk home, I was filled with panic at the realisation…