It is s easy for dinner time in our household to get bit samey which is why I love creating new dishes for us to try and testing out new flavours. Some work some don’t it’s all part of the fun! When Santa Maria asked if I would like to try out some of their new Latin American Kitchen range I jumped at the chance. Not only something new for us to try but quick and convenient. Perfect! Santa Maria have created these Latin inspired sauces, rices, seasonings, tortillas, toppings and sides to give you that Latin feel at home and…

When I was on bit for more a tight budget a couple of years back I used to be the queen of meal planning! I knew exactly what we were having each day, exactly which day I would shop and although it sounds a little geeky I felt so much more organised and on top of things. Since the girls dad and I went our separate ways I have steadily got more and more lapsed over what I am spending and how I plan it out. I’ve been working on a blog project recently (will be live soon) to monitor…

We’ve been back in the kitchen again getting our bake on! These muffins turned out so much better than I had even hoped that after a couple of requests I am sharing a recipe for these delicious lemon & white chocolate muffins. Ingredients 250g Self-Raising Flour 125 g Caster Sugar 250ml Milk 1 egg 75g Unsalted Butter – Melted 1/4 tbsp Baking Powder 1/4 tbsp Bicarbonate Soda Zest of 2 Lemons 6tbsp Lemon Juice 300g White Chocolate Method Pre heat your oven to gas mark 6 or 200°c. Line a muffin tin with cake cases. In a large mixing bowl combine your…

Last week I was invited down to the launch of a new Bournemouth restaurant – no.34. When the invitation arrived with the promise of a three course dinner cooked by a Michelin star chef the little foodie inside of me squealed with delight! I took one of my best friends with me and off we went for a little date night. No.34 is situated inside the Orchid Hotel, the interiors are gorgeous. I have a huge love of all things copper at the moment so it was right up my street. We were handed prosecco cocktails on arrival to enjoy in the…