The Drip cakes recently became a massive hit, and I adore them too! They look so effective and you can change them in so many ways that a drip cake is perfect for any came lover. I always use a chocolate ganache for my drips but you could also use melted chocolate, or melted candy … Continue reading How to make a perfect drip cake
After I found the cause of my swollen legs I became determined to find ways to reduce the fat and also minimise the secondary lymphodema that comes with the Lipoedema. As I explained recently, the Ketogenic way of eating has been a complete life changer, my general body inflammation has reduced drastically, I'm retaining far … Continue reading Leg Lymphatic Drainage Technique
I bought a spiralizer months ago, it arrived, I unpacked it and then I forgot all about it .... until yesterday when I discovered it during a clear out! With new found enthusiasm and a desire to put it to use I asked Dad to get me some courgettes when he did his evening shop. … Continue reading Roasted Parmesan Courgetti
I have promised for a while now to write a post on one of my more frustrating illnesses... PoTS, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. That is basically a fancy way of saying when I change postures, for example going from sitting to standing, my heart rate goes zooming up quite often over 100bpm and stays … Continue reading The Wonders of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
I have had the most wonderful week away, I fully intended to write lots and experiment with recipes and go wild with the blog but in all honesty I crashed! I think it was possibly the first holiday in my entire life where I literally did nothing .... and I loved it! Normally I get … Continue reading Speedy Keto ‘Mousse’ Puds
Who doesn't love a cheesey, meaty satisfying bake? It's the next best thing to a lasagne I reckon and while I'm trying to steer away from carbs I'd say this was a pretty awesome replacement. Courgettes take the place of the pasta and for someone who isn't a huge fan of courgettes I'd say this … Continue reading Courgette and Mince Bake
Oh my!! I could eat this all day, like seriously this could be a breakfast, lunch or dinner kind of a dish. It's filling, you can put whatever takes your fancy on the top and it's realllllly low carb, what could be better? After getting such fabulous feedback from my Cheesy puff rolls I wondered … Continue reading Cheesy Puff Pizza (Keto and Gluten Free)
I've been ransacking my mind for something that could replace those yummy scrummy garlic dough balls you can get in the shops, they're a fave of mine and I've been craving garlic! So I've come up with a combo which made the most scrumptious puffs and by doing so have stumbled upon something which doubles … Continue reading Keto Garlic and Rosemary Cheesy Puff Rolls
Wow, isn't it incredible how much can change in the space of a few weeks?! They've been pretty packed but that's not a bad thing, we all know i like to keep busy 🙂 Doctors appointments, dog walks I had a Lymphoscintigraphy scan last week, sounds fancy right? It was to check the lymphatic system … Continue reading The Upward Spiral
Who said diets couldn't taste good?! If a slice of this heaven is actually allowed on this way of eating then I'm converted for life! It seems some people say sweeteners are ok on keto and some don't but I tried the lemon roulade without sweetener and it just wasn't good enough so I will … Continue reading Keto chocolate hazelnut roulade
My Lipoedema Life 