The more friends dogs have, of both the human and canine variety, the more fun life is. Luckily all...
Food
Wild garlic pesto – recipes for foraged feasts
It’s spring and that means that wild garlic is in season. It grows abundantly across the UK...
How to make healthy fat-free sweet potato crisps
There are lots of recipes for vegetable crisps on the web but many include olive oil and salt. I...
My 5-day detox diary – no dairy, sugar, wheat or alcohol
I’ve just completed my own version of a 5-day detox and I can’t believe how amazing I feel. I’m...
How can I get through January without alcohol?
We are just 12 days into the New Year and I’m seriously beginning to regret my dry January...
A chocolate masterclass at The Savoy
When I started Grown Gals I anticipated a few invitations but when TENA Lady asked if I wanted to...
How to make elderflower cordial
Last night as I walked the dog I caught the unmistakeable scent of ripening elderflowers. It’s that...
Veggie supper: feta and spinach filo parcels
I don’t know why I decided to take pics of making tonight’s veggie supper –but somehow it happened...
Coffee: how I justify my daily caffeine fix
My other half gave us both a Gaggia Brera coffee machine on my birthday. It was an expensive...
Why men are so good at bread baking
As a last-minute Birthday gift I bought my other half a bread making class at the wonderful E5...