Published on October 28, 2016

After a long, stressful day at work, how excited are you to get home and cook a nutritious meal from scratch for the whole family. Not very, right? We feel the same. That’s why we’ve come up with these easy kitchen hacks to save you time and energy, and get food on the table in a jiffy.

Published on October 27, 2016

Cooking up flavourful meals doesn’t have to break the bank. With a nifty list of pantry staples, you can take a detour around the fancy bottles and expensive additives and never have a dull meal (or dull bank balance) again!

Published on October 25, 2016

We love it. We eat it everyday (or at least, Heather does). We melt it and pour it over our ice cream. So maybe it’s time we knew more about this kitchen – and life – staple.

Published on October 25, 2016

We don’t know about you, but summer to us means sun, good times and cocktails! So let’s stock the bar and get the party started!

Published on October 24, 2016

Don’t tell me you haven’t seen yet... Those beautifully styled, vibrant salads and perfectly placed smoothie-bowl toppings. Whether it’s #plantbased ingredients, meals in liquid form, or a nutrient boost from protein powders and superfoods, the trend of people documenting their healthy, balanced diets has taken over social media.

Published on October 23, 2016

Need some #inspiration for your healthy eating journey? The hashtag could help!

Published on October 21, 2016

A good bottle of gin will always be a welcome gift, but you could kick it up a notch by making your own flavoured versions. Infusing gin is very simple: pour the alcohol into a sterilised glass bottle with one of the ingredients below. Store in a cool, dark place for 1 week. Get creative with the additions – experimentation...

Published on October 19, 2016

Pasta, bread, pizza, doughnuts...Oh, how I can almost see many a weight watcher cringing at the mention of these words. For years, carbs have been singled out as one of the major dietary enemies, with people going to pretty extreme lengths to avoid them. But a swing in recent thought by health professionals and wellness ambassadors has given carbs their...

Published on October 18, 2016

When life gives you lemons, make sure they don’t go to waste! We’ve compiled a list of our favourite tips that will help you get the most out of this handy citrus fruit.

Published on October 18, 2016

A few months ago, Black Insomnia Coffee Company took over the MK headquarters. It was a Monday morning. I was just settling into the day when I received an email. All I read was ‘Free coffee’, before launching out of my chair, grabbing my mug and joining the burgeoning queue. Only after my spot was secured did I see their...