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Candyflosslife The easiest kind of prep Weekends are made for baking. I love the rhythm of it: a sourdough loaf for the week ahead, a relaxed chicken soup simmering away for dinner, and that first proper dunk of warm bread into broth that feels like a soul reset. I do need it, especially because my sleep patterns are not very disciplined (tut-tut), Chicken Soup with carrots and potatoes And here’s the best part: once the loaf is done, don’t toss that sourdough discard. Fold it into these soft...

Candyflosslife A real-life 30 plants week January always makes me crave a fresh start, but I kept it simple this week: 30 plants across 7 days, without cooking 30 different recipes. Beetroot pasta with pinenuts There’s beetroot hummus (my new “I swear I like beetroot now” moment), carrot and coriander soup, smoky beans, a plant-packed wrap, salmon stir fry, and a pink pasta sauce that I genuinely want you to try. Watch the video here: 30 Plants a Week Real Life & Leftover Ideas If you’re...

Candyflosslife The anti-beige meal plan January has a funny way of turning meals… beige. Because it’s dark at 4pm and suddenly you resort to toast for dinner. So this week I’m doing a tiny challenge: three recipes that bring real color to the table. Also, in 2026 I’m officially introducing a plant in my weekly variety. And I’m not a fan of this one: beetroot. Yes, beetroot. The one I normally side-eye at the supermarket. But I figured if I can make it delicious for me, I can make it delicious...

Candyflosslife 30 plants a week If you have followed me for a while, you know that I'm all about layering my dishes with more plants rather than avoiding carbs or calorie counting! Carrot and coriander soup - gut healthy We are still threading the dark and gloomy waters of January! To help you through it, I think you will love my easy and nourishing carrot and coriander soup! And if you are here for the sourdough, you might want to make this wholesome sourdough, it fits with real life. I love...

Candyflosslife Flexitarian starts with homemade Do you also find new starts difficult? I thought the Christmas limbo would only last for a week… but here we are, properly in January, staring into the fridge and it's a choice paralysis. Naturally fermented cauliflower - a homemade probiotic that loves you back Too many leftovers, too many “this sounded fun at the time” ingredients that never made it on the holiday table, do you relate 😀? 🕛You and I made it to the other side! YAY!🥳 Our son...

Candyflosslife 🌟Oh, starry night Our Christmas family celebration was an undeniably delicious affair, note that I put the word "family" before celebration, because that's what I celebrate: my small family gathering and sharing beautiful food, truly magical 🌟! Sourdough apple & cinnamon muffins - recipe testing! 🎄It's a wrap!🎄 This Christmas time was my most anticipated in the last few years, our grown up children still want to spend time with us around Christmas and that's huge! I mean there...

Candyflosslife 🎁 The gift of nourishment 🎄When I think “Christmas,” I don’t picture a mountain of gifts under the tree. I picture the table. A few gorgeous dishes, plenty of chatter, and that feeling of being properly here. 🎅4 MORE SLEEPS!!!🎅 This week, I’m keeping things simple and cozy. A quiet coffee before everyone wakes up, then a brunch spread that feels festive without turning my kitchen into a disaster zone. On my table: 🍯Crostinis slathered in whipped feta with cranberry and honey...

Candyflosslife Christmas brunch, no stress December for me holds two vibes! One is the "rushed-off-my-feet" one where I want to cook every delicious holiday recipe I’ve ever loved, all at once. And the other: slower "slippers-on" days where I just want something cozy to eat and a hot drink I actually sit down to finish. This year, that’s the energy I’m going for: low stress, festive cozy food with minimal chaos. Salmon omelette - Spanish style If you’re doing Christmas prep, hosting, visiting...

Candyflosslife Crispy Bites, Creamy Dips and My Favourite Retro Salad December for me is the month of little bites. Office parties, drinks with friends, neighbors popping in for “just one”, and suddenly you need a snack table that is more exciting than crisps and cheese cubes, but still doable on a Thursday night. Vol-au-vents with whipped feta and cranberries So today I thought I would share the little festive spread I keep coming back to, where there is still plenty of color and plants, and...

Candyflosslife Brussels sprouts and root veg, but actually delicious If you’ve ever said “I hate Brussels sprouts”, there’s a good chance you’ve mostly had them boiled into oblivion. And I know many that would toss them with a ton of bacon to make them more appealing. Well..., I had other ideas 😉. Brussels sprouts sandwich In my latest YouTube video I share Five Easy Ways to Cook Fall Veg (No Boiling, Ever), with a big focus on: Crispy Brussels sprouts that are caramelised at the edges...