In my quest to eat healthier, recently I’ve been thinking about alternatives to the standard weeknight meals of pasta and rice-based dishes. I often fall into a rut (mostly just prior to payday!) when things get a little stale and the bank balance is looking a little sad. Sometimes it just takes a little imagination … Continue reading
The warm weather of late has made me incredibly lazy when it comes to cooking. Just turning on the oven in my apartment raises the temerature to an uncomfortable level. So I was so happy to hear from the very kind folks at Chobani UK, who offered to send me some of their fat-free yoghurt … Continue reading
Travelling to a warmer destination to escape the English ‘summer’? I don’t blame you, this weather is ridiculous! Whenever I travel I find it so hard to resist picking up some unhealthy snacks in the airport prior to boarding my flight, thus undoing my hard work pre-holiday to squeeze into a swimsuit – or I’ll … Continue reading
It’s been a year since Chilli Marmalade was born, and it’s been 365 days of very indulgent food! Unfortunately, my waistline has expanded with my readership and I’ve impulsively decided to have a go at The Fast Diet, or The 5:2 Diet. You may have read about it – this diet, designed by Dr Michael … Continue reading
Courgettes: I used to hate them, but now I can’t get enough of them. We call them zucchini in Australia, but whatever you call them, there’s always courgettes in abundance in England in the summer-time. Here’s a few recipes I have my eye on to try in the coming weeks: Gratin is the ultimate comfort … Continue reading
One of my workmates brought a plate of delicious vegetarian Vietnamese spring rolls (gỏi cuốn) into the office last week and they were a hit. “They’re simple” she said, “Grab some Vietnamese rice paper wrappers and throw in whatever you want!” I’ve been inspired to try these healthy snacks in my own kitchen ever since. I took … Continue reading
It’s been a hectic week of rushed meals and dinners on-the-run. Tonight, all I wanted to do was to enjoy a lovely simple meal on the sofa in front of some trashy tv. Bolognese felt like a great option after a very busy Thursday, so I chose to substitute traditional beef mince with a pack … Continue reading
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