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Mackerel and watercress spread

September 24, 2015 By Julie 529 Comments

Mackerel and watercress

This is a great fish pate that’s high in protein, low in carbs and gives you that desirable boost in Omega 3. Spread it on your toast for breakfast, use it as a healthy sandwich filling or in a seaweed ‘maki’ roll. You could even serve it as a starter at a supper party dressed…

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Review: Giggling Squid

August 28, 2015 By Julie 525 Comments

My first introduction to Thai food was more than 20 years ago while on a girlie backpacking trip to Bangkok and Koh Samui. Then, as now, it was some of the most deliciously exotic food I’d ever tasted, and I remember the intense spicing of every dish virtually knocked us all out! I’ve been a…

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strawberry cheesecake mousse

Strawberry cheesecake mousse

July 29, 2015 519 Comments

I am happy to eat strawberries all summer long – preferably with cream, and even sometimes with a decadent portion of clotted cream. They also find their way into many of my homemade summer ...

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Low-carb colcannon

July 16, 2015 594 Comments

I usually think of colcannon – a traditional Irish dish that combines potatoes, cabbage, cream and butter – as rich, creamy, comforting fare that's a perfect side accompaniment for winter dinners. ...

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Cool summer gazpacho

July 12, 2015 540 Comments

I realise there are a lot of people turned off by the idea of cold soup. And if you mentioned it to me in winter, I would probably baulk at the idea too! But there's something about gazpacho, ...

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How to lower your carbs in 3 easy steps

June 19, 2015 270 Comments

Did you see the recent story in the media about being able to change the carb count of white rice simply by the way you cook it and cool it? With one particular method it actually lessened the impact ...

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Cherry clafoutis (low-carb)

June 12, 2015 515 Comments

Clafoutis. It’s a lovely word isn’t it? Clafoutis – just had to say it twice. It’s a French dessert – kind of a mix between a flan and a baked pancake, and traditionally made with cherries, although ...

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Cappuccino breakfast cake

June 10, 2015 455 Comments

What’s not to like about cake for breakfast? This one has a smooth coffee flavour, healthy ingredients and a sweet cream cheese topping. If you follow the Trim Healthy Mama way of eating, then ...

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Tabbouleh with a twist

June 7, 2015 514 Comments

So this is the thing with tabbouleh – it’s one of those recipes that you can freestyle with, depending upon what’s available in your fridge or store cupboard. Unless, of course, you’re a purist who ...

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Pink pomegranate dressing

Pink pomegranate dressing

June 5, 2015 508 Comments

If there was a beauty contest for fruits, pomegranates would surely be a main contender. These delicious ruby red orbs are lovely both inside and out. Break them open, and you get hundreds of sweet ...

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Low-carb apple & cinnamon cakes

May 31, 2015 693 Comments

These are easy-peasy, delicately light low-carb cakes, that can be mixed up, put in and taken out of the oven within half an hour. I don’t bake cakes that often at the moment, so if I’ve made the ...

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Carrot & leek breakfast waffles

April 8, 2015 577 Comments

I’m still in love with my new waffle maker. I had feared that when I finally treated myself to one a few months, it might turn out to be one of those space-eating kitchen gadgets that quickly gets ...

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Hi, and a very warm welcome to Life and Chai. I’m Julie, a journalist, foodie, tea addict and busy mum to one very cute little munchkin. L+C is the place where I share my passion for healthy living, with a generous dose of indulgence and adventure along the way. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy! Read More

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