Roast Portobello Mushrooms with Chilli-Lime Avocado

Avocados and I go way back… they were the first solid food I started on as a baby and it’s been a delicious love affair ever since! There are few more enjoyable flavours than ripe avocado, yet their mild...

Garlicky Sautéed Butternut Squash with Kale

Simplicity is best! And I firmly believe that food should be kept simple. The most nourishing and wholesome foods are those that are as close as possible to their natural state. Sure, it's nice to make more...

Chocolate Fudge Cake with Vanilla Icing

It's that age-old question... Chocolate or vanilla? I couldn't decide, so I put both flavours into one fudge cake to keep everybody happy! And who doesn't like chocolate cake?! It's the ultimate people p...

Roasted Carrots with A Tangy Lime-Tahini Dressing

This week’s SoSueMe recipe for roast carrots drizzled with tangy lime-tahini dressing, is so simple, but absolutely packed with goodness. Every autumn without fail, my appreciation for roasted root veggies ...

Five Reasons To Do The Downward Dog

Pilates is an amazing type of exercise for lengthening and strengthening lean muscles, encouraging good posture and supporting healthy joints. I've noticed a massive improvement in my flexibility since I began ...

Raspberry Cheesecake

Raspberry cheesecake made entirely without cheese! It almost looked too pretty to eat.... almost ;) This cake makes a gorgeous dessert for any party or family gathering, and everyone can enjoy it as ...

What I Wore: Black On Black

I spent a very enjoyable 24 hours in Wexford at the weekend, and it's been a special place for me to visit since I was a little girl. My grandmother, Maeve (my dad's mum), is a retired farmer and former Cold Wa...

The Eat Yourself Beautiful Guide to Portion Sizes

As I try not to focus on counting calories as the most important aspect of weight loss or maintaining your ideal weight, because not all calories are created equally, I concentrate more on nutrient-dense foods ...