With the current outbreak of COVID19, now is a more important time than ever for us support small and local businesses. It will be these smaller, self-run businesses who will be taking the biggest hit during this difficult time and we need to pull together and think about how we can support each other as best we can. Whatever you next go to buy, think about how you could shop “smaller”. Rather than buying eggs…
*This was a gifted stay offered by The Elite Pubs Group The Potting Shed has been on our local favourite list for a while now (in fact, it features on my top Kent restaurant picks post here) after completely winning our hearts a few summers back with its gorgeous garden, outside cocktail bar and unbelievably sexy sweet potato fries. So when Elite Pubs got in touch to say they were in the process of building…
I think a lot of people who don’t suffer with IBS, or any cause of chronic bloating, think that the symptoms are all very much physical. But for me, the psychological pain I have felt from IBS has been far worse than even the worst flare-up. Despite being so open on Instagram, it really does feel pretty scary to open up about this, but I think it’s such an important topic to share as if…
I’ve spent so many hours/weeks/probably even months crying on the floor of my poured-out wardrobe because nothing fits my poor little bloated belly. I’ve left so many parties early because I’ve been too uncomfortable or self conscious of the bloat trying to escape my high-waisted Joni jeans. And I’ve stormed out of way too many changing rooms because I can’t face the fact that my belly sticks out in THAT bodycon dress that everybody’s wearing.…
It’s now been three weeks since my laparoscopy and hysteroscopy surgery, and after successfully washing my hair, venturing out the house and going a whole five hours without saying “ouch” every time I laugh or sneeze I’m pretty sure this officially makes me a recovery expert. If you’re reading this blog you’re probably either waiting for, looking into the route of having, or have recently had a laparoscopy, and if so, I’m hoping this post…
Living in Kent (but not the pretty part, the crappier part where the closest to an English Garden you get is the Gillingham strand where there’s an outside pool that I’m almost certain is 87% wee), there’s not quite as many options for eating out when you have a perky handful of intolerances. HOWEVER, I will not be defeated and refuse to spend my money on anything else but food and ASOS deliveries so I’m…
This is the perfect dinner to cook up on a Sunday and keep the leftovers for lunches or freeze for a rainy day. I went so long without chilli after starting the low FODMAP diet because I was worried it just wouldn’t taste the same without garlic or onions but I think I’ve finally nailed! I love serving it either in a big bowl with loads of different types of veggies and rice, on a…
This time of year can leave you feeling a little bit "dulled", even when everything else is extra sparkly. For years I have found the festive season to be one of the loneliest times, even though it's probably the time I'm around the most people. I think the pressure of everything being so cheery can often send you the opposite way, and it can remind you of people who aren't with you this year, be…