The Benefits of Butternut Squash

One of my absolute favourite starchy vegetables, butternut squash has a gorgeous sweet flavour and can be used in so many different ways, from soups to stews and curries. It's the perfect warming winter veg! ...

Lean and Green: Juices V Smoothies

Juicing has enjoyed somewhat of a revolution, with various juicing bars and brands popping up on high streets and in supermarkets. Along with smoothies, juicing is a brilliant way to incorporate a wealth of goo...

Creamy Cashew and Cinnamon Christmas Shake

On these dark, chilly winter nights, so many of us struggle with cravings for sweet or rich comfort foods. It's that little taste of something naughty but nice to nibble on after dinner and a busy day, that...

My First Beauty, Food and Fitness Workshop

On Sunday, I held my first ever (and hopefully first of many!) Beauty, Food and Fitness Workshop at The Westbury Dublin, and I'd like to say a huge big thank you to everyone that came along and contributed ...

Superfood Ice-Cream with Dark Chocolate Sauce

The majority of us think of ice-cream as a naughty-but-nice sweet treat, and something to look forward to as a special dessert or a holiday indulgence. But did you know that healthy ice-cream can be made from a...

Spiced Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies

Happy Friday! Christmas is edging closer and there’s definitely no escaping it now… have you guys got into the festive spirit yet?! I’m not feeling that Christmassy so far, even though we put up our Chri...

Chocolate Banana Cake

Chocolate banana cake and a cup of tea. What more could you possibly want of a dark, chilly winter evening?! This delicious cake came about because, like many people, I had a bunch of bananas in the ...

Festive Foods Made Healthy

Here are a couple of ideas for healthier alternatives for a main meal and dessert to make over the festive season, as featured in the Irish Independent... Lentil, sweet potato and red pepper baked loaf Th...