Pregnancy is exciting because there are SO many surprises, like “when am I going to burst out crying for no reason again?”, “how many days in a row can I use dry shampoo for”, “Oh it is THAT obvious I’m not wearing a bra” and “did I really just leave the house with my fluffy…

Hello my loves! So today I have a super delicious breakfast come brunch recipe for you, it’s a slight twist to the popular brunch meal of Eggs in Purgatory. I really don’t like that name either, especially when these eggs are so good that they are fit for heaven anyway! Brunch is one of my…

Effie & Ross + The Lovely Wellness Company When Caffeine and Alcohol are on the bench and Gaviscon and Carrots are the new players, something just has to give in terms of basic ‘muma-to-be’ enjoyment. By week 25 it’s no surprise that if still attempting to wear your usual clothes, it WILL make you look…

  Oh mama if pregnancy has done one thing apart from the obvious baby growing, it’s also given me a heck of a big sweet tooth. Pairing the cravings with the fact that I’m cheffing in a super sweet cupcake and brunch spot, it’s really no question as to why I have been eating a…

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta  Here today, gone tomato. Or in a few minutes if you’re anything like me! This recipe is one of those oh so satisfying dinners that will leave you wanting more, but when you’ve probably already eaten enough for 4 people as it is.    I love pasta dishes because more often than…

As soon as there is the slightest nip in the air, I pull out my jumpers, usually buy some new ones plus a winter wardrobe and wrap up like we are about to return to the ice-age. I am that girl who is wrapped head to toe in my duvet even in summer, and would…

Up the duff, pregs, expecting (or not sure what to expect), and ‘withchild’ as my Uncle Terry quite eloquently put it; (his way of saying he knew I was pregnant as I was looking a little more…round). Bun in the oven, just has more of a ring to it, and there’s no better announcement line…