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Well, she's a cutie! Nieces rock!! No Erm??

Thanks Squeakie and welcome! X

Leds- well done on your loss. is that a new bubba??? Can't see properly on this thing... Lol

Hi Leds!!! thanks for your words... I hope you're all doing well. I have been trying out some new recipies so will being posting again soon x x

*mama creeps into the room, head bowed* *she hugs Tracey* (((Tracey)))

Thanks gizmogirl. For the first time in ages I looked on mins on the laptop and couldn't believe how many views I've had! Eek. You want to move in? What are you gonna do for me??? ?

Hey keldelacoe Plantain is yummy. I would recommend boiling it. Buy it and Wait until the skin has slightly darkened. Then top and tail it and then cut in half. Add it to boiling water and cook for approx 20mins. Once cooked, remove the skin and enjoy. You could also slice it and fry it. No...

Hi applekath Sorry about the delay. For the coleslaw I use red and green cabbage, carrots and onion. All grated or thinly sliced. I used a mix of natural yoghurt, extra light salad cream and extra light Mayo. Add salt, pepper and a teaspoon of sugar.

If she likes soup I would try my Saturday soup without the chicken (page 1 or 2). It's very filling and flavoursome. If you make it without meat the jamaicans would call it 'Ital soup'. Use veg stock. I wld use the strong concentrated stuff.

Hi applekath and welcome I didn't post scotch egg recipe because I think it's already a stickie in the recipie section. have a search... Basically you use sausagemeat. Pick your fave low syn or syn free sausages and remove from skins. My pictures should tell you the otter steps. I either don't...

Hi emmou and welcome Thanks for the compliment :) Is she a full veggie or does she eat fish? Mama x

I've been making scotch eggs again and hav found a much less messy way of doing them. Have also added some l/f sliced cheese which gives them a nice flavour. Pictures are in the wrong order (woops)

Various Salads Carrot salad Kiwi coleslaw (balsamic dressing) Traditional coleslaw Traditional coleslaw For the coleslaw I use red and green cabbage, carrots and onion. All grated or thinly sliced. I used a mix of natural yoghurt, extra light salad cream and extra light Mayo. Add salt, pepper...

King Prawns in Black Bean Sauce and Turmeric Rice

Cheers chelle!

Thanks Sarah. Cute bubba x

Lol... Hi Donna Ok, I will add them for you x

Jerk fried rice

Tamarind coconut chicken

Today's cook up Awoke extra early and am thankfully done with the cooking today. Time to lay... Tamarind coconut chicken Curry chicken Jerk fried rice King prawns in black bean sauce Turmeric rice Kiwi coleslaw Carrot salad Traditional coleslaw 'fried' plantain

Sinful Friday (will not be posting recipes!) lol

A mix of ketchup and Mayo

Had this again tonight. So good!!!!

Fakeaway Friday Donna kebab wrap

Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs

Oh...yummy yum yum yum!!!

Erm's Hummus I made this yesterday and it is flippin yum. Thanks erm. I wont post her recipe but will encourage you to search for syn free hummus.

Yes, those are the timings. I don't have an actifry, only an airfryer and that uses degrees. Basically I would cook on a high heat

You durty burdy!!! Lol

Thanks ermintrude

Hi GinMummy I have posted the beef recipe for you. The pork one will follow when I remember exactly how I made it! Lol Mama x

Hey chick Hopefully ur on your hols and not at home reading this! Have posted the beef recipe for you Mama x

Hi loundy I have updated it with the recipe now Mama x

Protein 17.4

Thanks hon Carb 9.9 Fat 8.4

My sausage hunt continues... An anyone help with the following??? Asda butchers selection 30% less fat sausages Per 2 sausages Kcal 197 Protein 21.9 Carb 12.9 Fat 6.1 Fibre 1.4 Sodium 0.64 Weight watchers 8 premium pork sausages Per sausages Kcal 60 Protein 7.8 Carb 3.0 Fat 1.6 Fibre 0.7...

Thanks gruffalo...

Mamas BBQ chicken (for Miss Mia)

Mamas Red Aubergine Ragout (serve with spaghetti)

Balsamic roasted veg with feta Chop your fave vegetables. I used the following Squash (skin on) Aubergine Peppers courgette Add some balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried or fresh thyme, salt and black pepper Cover in foil. Cook in oven at about 160 for about 40 mins. Uncover for last 10 mins.

Trinidadian pork with pak choi

Mamas budweiser beef Cooking time approx. 2hrs Serves approx. 3-3 Stewing steak (approximate 500-600g) Salt Pepper Minced/ chopped Garlic 2x tbsp Soy sauce 3 small Sweet potatoes (chopped medium) 1-2 x Spring onions (chopped) Budweiser (approx. half a 330ml bottle) Half tbsp Worcestershire...

Today's cook up Trinidadian pork and pak choi Mamas budweiser beef Balsamic Roasted veg with feta Mamas red aubergine ragout Mamas BBQ chicken As always, if you like something I'll post the recipe x x

Ahh... Glad you enjoyed! It is moreish, isn't it! Lol (thanks for the recipe too)

Hi Jo I do both boneless and bone in thighs. I find the bone in better as it's jucier. I use boneless for chicken burgers. I would say about 15mins at about 200. Just keep and eye on it. Mama x

Thanks hon. It is yummy and if you use an air fryer o rthe oven it comes out great

I Know there's a stickie on this but I haven't had a response... And the sausages are talking to me!!!! :) Pls can someone let me now the value of the following sausages Sainsburys butchers choice reduced fat (Per sausage) Kcal 93 Fat 4.2 Sat fat 1.5 Sugars 1.1g Salt 0.89 Thanks sweeties Mama x

I Know there's a stickie on this but I haven't had a response... And the sausages are talking to me!!!! :) Pls can someone let me now the value of the following sausages Sainsburys butchers choice reduced fat (Per sausage) Kcal 93 Fat 4.2 Sat fat 1.5 Sugars 1.1g Salt 0.89 Thanks sweeties...

Hi Tracey OMG... so sorry to hear about your little one! Will you be able to go or will you have to postpone? We are only just having our holiday since December and are off to LA. poor you Let's email and see if we can support each other x

Anyone know the value of sainsburys butchers choice reduced fat sausages? Don't have a pack handy so cant provide numbers... Mama x

Well done x

Lovely, well done!!!!

Amazing, well done!!!

You look amazing, well done x

If there are any, I wld look at the spices listed on the back of the pack for guidance

Hi Jo Yes it is hard and I struggle at times trying to do it all... I aim to try at least one new recipe each week so hopefully won't disappoint x

GinMummy Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. I REALLY needed them; especially today. You seemed to describe how things have been for me to a "T"; too much rum, parties etc. So I guess it's not just me who goes through these phases and that's comforting to know. I am so organised with...

Thanks hon x

Brunch

Jerk salmon and salads

My mains for the week. The ones on far right are my sides. Trini chicken Curry chicken Chorizo and red pepper pasta bake Calaloo Mamas Stewed beef Sides Boiled green banana Sauteed potatoes Chips Sweet potato Roast veg (courgette, red onion, peppers)

Thought I'd show some pictures of how I do my once a week cooking...

Stuff

Hi ladies Hope ur all doing well. So sorry I've not been around. Work has piled on and I haven't really cooked anything new for ages. Feel like I'm slipping off the wagon so am kinda blue. Hope you can all inspire me to stay of focused... Mama x

Hi all, I am a bad bad mama aren't I! Have been so busy that I have neglected you all. Haven't been cooking anything new (too many late nights and a little bit of partying) so have nothing to update but will be on leave soon so will try and come up with some gems and post ASAP. I hope you're...

Hey kingleds Get the bolsts curry powder. Blue tin. Pic attached Mama x

Thanks so much ermintrude. I am gonna put some on the boil right now!!!

Hi erm, Even if it's gluten free? The reason I ask is that they are all made of different flours an flour combinations and I want to get this right so I don't undo all of my hard work. Feeling very blue so am being very cautious

Thanks Rorah. Based on that I might just assume that the others are free too...?

Yes Tigger, it's all dried... X

Hi all, Can someone confirm if all gluten free pasta is free on EE and Green? Had a big gain last week and want to narrow down what it might be. Have written down the values of a few different types... Thanks in advance x x Orgran Per 100g Energy 331kcal Protein 6.6 Carbs 72.3 Fat 1.0...

Hi all I hope you're all well.... Well, fish week was a bit of a non-starter! I made some of the recipes and they were ok but I realised that I don't love fish enough to have it all week ! Lol More than that, because I like and NEED to cook in advance because of time constraints etc., a fish...

Just lamb babes... Honest! Lol

Yay Lilly, well done you. Let me know what ur OH thinks too. Good choice with the sugar, I wouldve done the same. Beef and a touch of sweetness go well together.

Thanks Lilly. I feel like she's always I'll at the moment and it's so hard when you work. Can't believe you have twins and a 16yr old. How wonderful. Look forward to seeing some pics x x Enjoy the rice x

penguin!!!!!!!! Sounds yum. Let me know how you get on x x

I keep going back to look at your curry picture. Damn it looks good. If I didn't know it was my recipe I'd ask you for it LOL

Hi Lilly, Well, the deal is that you look after miss Mia and you can stay!!! Haven't posted those two recipes but will if you want me to. I didnt like te chicken in stout so don't really want to post the recipe but will if you absolutely insist... Will need a day or three to post them as miss...

Erm, that picture is making my mouth water. It looks delicious, well done you!!! As for the rice and peas, they look fine to me. What didn't you like about the black beans?

Hi guys, I miss you all. Have a touch of carpal tunnel in my arm so typing is hard. So, for now, I am just lurking x Anyway, am moving onto week 4 advanced in the morning. I have to say that I love it more than the original programme as the exercises are so new and so challenging. I havent...

Spicy fresh sardines Fish week here I come....

Omg Tracy!!! Flippin eck is he(?) ok???

Hi Lilly and welcome Thanks for your comments. Yes, It's all on here so scan at your convenience. Let me know if you make anything and how it goes. Mama x

Hey Tracy All is well here tar. Miss Mia is so excited by the snow and so am I!!! How's you and your big babies?

Ur welcome, glad you enjoyed it Mama x

Sorry... Accidental double post

Well done vicky... Let me know how you get on!!!

Chicken in stout Didn't love this dish to be honest but mista mama did! I usually make it with lamb and it's delicious!!!!

I wouldn't defrost, just cook through from frozen. An oven at about 150 for 20-25mins should do nicely x

Hi vicky and welcome It's up to you really. Personally, I cook first and then freeze but there's no reason why you can't bread it and freeze from raw. Use any flour you like. I use rice flour...,

Yummy right!!!!!

Have decided to do a fish week next week . Fish week Jerk salmon, rice and peas, spinach (lunch and dinner) Seafood paella, courgette, peas, carrots, leeks (lunch and dinner) Sprats and chips (dinner) Steamed fish, cho cho and okra with green banana (dinner) Fish finger sandwich and chips...

This week I am having a 'white meat' week so have made... Spaghetti and meatballs Green Chicken in stout with rice and peas and peppers BBQ chicken, coleslaw and... No fry fried chicken, chips and salad chicken caesar salad Turkey meatloaf, mash and green beans My aim is to have some themed...

Good idea!!!! Will try that myself.

Found one!!!! Will post soon x x

I will now make it my mission to find a truly low syn version of BBQ sauce (that I like!). Watch this space x

This used to be my specialty before SW. I havent found a way to do it syn free yet (actually i havent looked lol) but this is a low syn version only because I use less sauce than I used to...lol Mamas Par-tay BBQ chicken (put your hands up in the air, put your hands up in the air)

Assuming you meant the meatballs??? Lol... Have added the recipe for you x x

Flipping heck.... Thank you so much for filling me in! My instincts told me not to make this and I'm glad I didn't. Just not worth it...

Late lunch Mama's american spaghetti and turkey meatballs! I made the meatballs with turkey mince and cooked them in the Airfryer so that we're really low in fat. They came out nice. This recipe makes approx 30 meatballs which was enough for 5-6 dinners For meatballs Turkey mince approx...

Thanks babysham, much appreciated! I forgot to say that it is a 454g pack so are the syns you said still right???

CAn someone pls calculate thisfor me...? Per 100g Kj 1075 Kcal 280 Protein 14.5 Carb 2.9 Fat 21

Well done Tracy!!! Next time make loads and freeze. You can then bung some I the oven everytime you get a KFC craving!! I'm not even gonna ask you for pictures... Lol xx x

Airfryer Steak, chips and sautéed spinach

You're welcome elainer, I'm glad you're enjoying my food porn. My pizza has the doner kebab meat on it and it was delicious. There is a recipe on thr forum for it so give it a search. Let me know how you get on with the recipes. Mama x

Hi Rach, It depends upon the amount of flour you use for your breading. I put mine in a plastic food bag and shake it so that I use less. Mama x

Hi pet Sorry to hear that. Do try again...

Thanks jo*, that was the answer I was looking for LOL

Hi all and welcome Yes, use the part that you prefer. I find breast too dry but if you prefer it then go for it. As for the slow cooker, I think most of my meat recipes would work well in the slow cooker, especially the curry chicken, roast pork and stew beef. Just adjust the timings.

hi all, well, hasnt it been a while. i hope you're all doing well and still swinging. Tell Ryan that i still love him... havent swung consistently for some time as first i hurt my ankle, then my back, and then my arm. All unrelated to KB's but defo put me off my stride. anyway, I'm back and...

i cook a lot of food in the oven and love roasts so i bought a grvy strainer thingy so that i can use the cooking juices. a colleague who goes to class (i dont) said that i shouldnt eat the meat juices but i am not sure i agree. any thoughts? i pour off the fat and make my sauces with the...

Thanks jo*, I don't like fry light so use the flora spray or flora cuisine instead.

hi Jez, well done with the cooking. its all about experimentation so next time you can add the jerk with confidence knowing that it wont be too hot for you. i must admit, i am a lightweight when it comes to jerk so only really cook it for mr mama. You have inspired me to make some okra rice!

you cant se in the picture but this has leftover christmas turkey in it!!! i am so flippin frugal :)

hi tracy are those your babies in your avatar... ahh x

hi pet, well done you. am glad the recipe worked well for you and that mr pet and little pet loved it too. how did the jerk chicken go??? mama x

Mama's mama's Nigerian fried rice

Brunch

Hi all, sorry i have been so neglectful with the provision of porn. do not abandon me for another... have faith x i am doing my cook up tomorrow and may try a few new things so will defo post as i go along. i also bought some recipe books so will try and SW them and see how i get on. sending...

hi haze, welcome and thanks. let me know how you get on with the recipes mama x

Tracy!!!!!!!!! the neglect i have shown you is inexcusable... forgive me. i have been working like a *******o and, therefore, been getting home late. are you and yours well? x x

HI Chrissy, welcome and sorry i'm just getting back to you! i cant lie, i got the recipe from someone else on here but i cant remember who. there are lots of threads that can guide you on the best syn free or low syn sausages to use. let me know how you get on x x

HI jo* well done for giving it a go. yes, i'd lessen the amount of tinned tomatoes and add a touch more curry powder. i am out of it myself and have thrown away the container so cant check. I'll get some this week and post a picture (finally!). it is in a blue tin (plastic lid), with yellow...

hi cupoftea you are most welcome and i'm glad your enjoying the recipes. let me know how you get along. x

Will look for both tomorrow and give it a go when I do my cook up next week! Thanks

Well done slim, glad you enjoyed. I might try a spicy version next week!!!

Hi susanmc40 Welcome... And thanks for your kind words. Say you were making 6 pieces of chicken then I would use about 1-2tsps of cayenne. It's not too spicy but if in doubt then taste some on it's own and get an idea. Similarly, I usually cook/ fry a test piece and then adjust the seasoning...

Hey eagles, Welcome! All I do is put a babybel light in the middle of the mince (salt, pepper and maybe some chilli) and mould the mince around it. I then cook them in the airfryer for about 12 mins. Good luck x x

Hey penguin x x

Hi sweetie The jerk Salmon is the same recipe as the chicken. You don't need to marinade as the vinegar in the seasoning would 'cook' the fish and you don't want that. Just spread it onto the fish and cook. I cook mine in my airfryer and the results are amazing; consistently the nicest Salmon...

Roasted sea bass with calaloo

Hi all :) I hope ur having a happy Sunday. Mia is finally well and back yo terrorising me... Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad I'm missed lol. I have a bit of RSI in my right hand so am trying to give typing a rest; hence no postings. Please bear with me... A scotch Bonnet is a hot chilli...

Hi erm, Hope you're ok! Sounds lovely. I want to know what the Fesanjan is??? Enjoy the chicken and rice.

Hi baby, I am here! I'm back to work now. I got a promotion so things are manic. I did some serious cooking today though so will be posting some piccys. Are you and the family well?

Haven't been cooking much recently but have got my act together. This week we'll be having Cheese burgers, chips and tomato and onion salad Roast Jerk pork chops with bbq wedges and salad Mamas Jamaican stewed beef, rice and peas and veg Roasted sea bass with calaloo and sweet potato mash...

Honk for today and yesterday

Hi slimbysummer Welcome and thanks for your kind words. Let me know how you get on. Mama x

Creamy bacon and tomato pasta, sweetcorn and broccoli A rather odd combination that doesn't look great, but it tasted yummy

Today's lunch... Lamb burgers, romaine lettuce and roasted sweet potatoes

Evening all Ermintrude...you're back! Happy new year, hope you enjoyed being away for 2 whole weeks??? Tracy Tracy... I go downhill as the day goes by so I either workout in the morning or I lay on the sofa lol Mia is doing great now thank you honey. She is pretty scarred but I am confident...

cant wait to go back to work so that i can have some sort of structure. the last few weeks have ben hard as we have had so many take aways and my stomach is a mess. tomorrow i begin with more focus and determination. this includes starting the advanced kettleworx DVD which i will tackle in the...

hey hon sorry have only just seen this. yes, i use 200g which, when quartered, i think makes it a HEXA. what did you come up with??? yes, the salmon is quite salty so using about 1 pack is about right. i usd too many chives last time so it is trial and error. i made some yesterday with bacon...

Good luck for Saturday!!!! Have been ok-ish. He'd sushi today and it was lovely. Well done in the 30DS, have heard great things about it. Did you enjoy?

Hi lovely LOL... I got it from the Philadelphia cook book. Cooked pasta Philly extra light Smoked salmon trimmings (sainsburys 98p!!!) Chopped chives Black pepper (no salt!) Stock mixed with water (1 cube, approximate 100ml water) Heat Philly light in pan Add chives Add black pepper Add...

Hey penguin, Happy new year honey!! How it going over there??? Have you had your weigh in yet? How'd it go? We are looking at holiday options but still haven't got the money back so await it eagerly. I am doing well over here. Mia went back to nursery today so is much better thank you. I...

LOL Well, think of me and get that camera phone out!!

A late dinner tonight...but well worth it! Jerk salmon, sauteed potatoes and balsamic roast peppers

Yay, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Did you get all of the I ingredients or did you put your own twist???

Honk for me too!

No fry fried chicken (on the bone) This was cooked in the airfryer so I dint need to boil it first. Very yummy!

Hi Jo Welcome :) I would use the knorr chicken cubes. How many? Well I would start by using 1 or 2 and, when you have added the amount of water you want for the soup Overall, then taste to see if you need/ want more. I only do things by taste I'm afraid. I don't know the syns for dumplings...

Hey Tracy, Wow, I'll have to give it a go myself now! Ermmm...Where are the pictures?? X x

Great stuff hon, so glad you enjoyed AND have some for the fridge and freezer. My simple rule is... never, ever cook one meal at a time. If you're in the kitchen anyway, are already using the gas, already heating the oven, chopping the onions, boiling the spuds, then cook more than one meal...

Happy new year to you all xx x

Ahh...happy new year Tracy!!!!!

Hi Eubankclare, How'd it go?? I made some no fry fried chicken on the bone this week so will post. Let me know how you get on x x

Hi Tracy, Thanks for asking honey. She is bearing up although it's in her hair, her eyes and even her toes. I think I'm finding it harder to be honest. I hate feeling useless and that's how i feel as I can't make the itching stop. My poor poor baby. Sigh.... I guess it will pass soon! I can't...

Thanks and welcome Claire. I'll write up some bits and post. Batch cooking is a lifesaver!!!! Off to the chemist now...

Thanks Tracy. My poor poor baby :(

LOL... Thanks Jez, it at least gives me some sort of answer... LOL

Ahh... You're welcome hon. Let me know how it goes x x

Hey Tracy, Happy Christmas!!!! It's rubbish isn't it! We had insurance so pretty much all of it will be covered by that. As the airline wouldn't allow us to fly anyway, we didn't really have a choice; but that means that we are covered by a medical certificate. I'm a bit disappointed (more...

Creamy smoked salmon and chive pasta I got it from the Philadelphia cook book. Cooked pasta Philly extra light Smoked salmon trimmings (sainsburys 98p!!!) Chopped chives Black pepper (no salt!) Stock mixed with water (1 cube, approximate 100ml water) Heat Philly extra light in pan Add chives...

Ackee and fried plantain

Well, now that I won't be flying out tomorrow, I am gonna make:- Roast pork fried rice Nigerian turkey fried rice Smoked salmon creamy pasta No fry fried chicken Jerk chicken, wedges and salad Salmon, mash and veg I am also gonna make a large batch of no fry fried chicken for the freezer. I...

Hi all, So sorry that I have been so neglectful. Have recovered from the flu but now have sinusitis. Worse than this, dearest Mia had gone down with chicken pox. This would be inconvenient enough were we not booked onto a flight to Egypt in the morning! Alas, our holiday is now cancelled... Sigh

Hi penguin! Congrats on your weight loss!!!! Flippin heck 5.5lbs, I am so chuffed for you ? I am trying to stay focused but am struggling. Not only is it Christmas, but we were due to go on holiday tomorrow. I say "due" because DD got chicken pox and we had to cancel today! Am gutted but hey...

Hey honey I have been doing ok-ish. Haven't been able to cook due to flu and only just back at work. I somehow managed to stay the same but know that I'll put on this week. Have ordered my Christmas food shopping and am hoping that I will make sensible decisions over this period but, if not...

Hiya Tracy, I've had the flipping flu so have either not eaten or eaten junk! Forgive me...

Thank you!!

Lol... Look out for the 6 pack!!!

Anyone know the syn value???

No, they do some that are smaller bags. I get the 6 pack cheese and onion and they are 75kcal per pack so I round them down to 3.5 (prob should be 4). I think that he pizza flavoured ones are the same. I get mine from tescos and I think they're 19g packs.

Yesterday wasn't too bad considering I was so ill. Breakfast None Lunch Lamb, rice and broccoli Snack Pomme bears 3.5 Chocolate 5.5 Dinner None

Thanks babes, I am well chuffed. Still off work with this flu but am slowly getting there.

Thanks for the answers guys. I think what you're saying is that I can have the ryvita and cheese. I think I'll have it with some fruit so that it still follows the same principle though.. Cheers

Honk for yesterday

Thanks penguin Well, thanks to your advice with the veg I lost 2.5lbs!!! That is great for me as I have STS for about 6 weeks; or lost no more than half a pound. This has put me into the 13's which is a real step forward. This flu is killing me...you feeling any better???

Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place On EE can I have a ryvita topped with say ham and cheese on it's own or do I have to have some superfree veg with it? I want it as a snack so wld prefer to have it alone but am not sure if that's right.... Would I have to syn it if not? I don't...

Dead Mister Mia Touch my shoes again and I will pee in yours! Her

OMG I think my tastes are changing. I used to love salt so much and would add lashings to my dinners. Now, as i eat more plain veg, I feel like everything is too salty. Hmm...I can't help feeling like I have changed and that is amazing to me as I never thought I would. I am a great success...

Still feel like poo but, with a child, there's no such luxury as being ill! Have has the following today Breakfast Mama's Mama's tuna and scotch bonnet omelette and beans Snack None Lunch Jerk chicken 1.5 Singapore seafood fried rice Snacks Crisps 3.5 Chocolate 5.5 2x clementines Dinner...

Yay for jerk chicken!!! Ooh...sloppy joes eh! I haven't had one of those in ages. Enjoyx

I love mine FT. I am the same. i can cook well but for some reason rice just eludes me. My one is so old and one of he legs has fallen off (i use cardboard under it), yet it still works perfectly. It never burns and anything that means that i dont have to stay in the kitchen is a welcome to me.

Hey Hon, Have just found your diary so am going to get inspiration.

read above tony... the guys have recommmended one

yes Tracy, i have posted one for the jerk chicken. i can do one for the rice too.. whats on the menu this week for you? i need some inspiration...

Thanks Tracy x

Thanks babes. I'm feeling optimistic. Thanks for ur advice and support, I think it's made the difference. I am going to work harder at having breakfast and have found ways to incorporate more veg into my meals. I guess it all takes time but I know I'm getting there Thanks again x

Thanks penguin. Poor poor us... It's funny but once upon a time I would use being ill as an excuse for a huge binge (KFC). now I reach for clementines...I guess I've changed...I love SW!! Cuddles x

Well, am still feeling rough today. This flipping cold is miserable. On a VERY positive note, I have done as advised and upped my veg intake and I think it's working. My WI is tomorrow so will see. Am now gonna have some brekkie

Thanks honey. I do love to cook! It's a nice soup. Not one that I have often but it's a nice meal in one. You can also use lamb neck or mutton instead and it's bloody awesome

Got a nasty cold but am determined to lose something (anything!) this week! Need some serious pepper to sweat this out...time for Mama's Mama's famous... Tuna and scotch bonnet omelette and beans

Big stonking honking!!!!

Dear Mister Mia After many, many, many years together I am glad to say that I still adore you! Yes, it is peppered with a mild need to (almost) suffocate you as you sleep whilst whispering "follow the light", and/ or put excessive amounts of pepper in your food so that you (almost) choke, but...

Today I feel like carp but have tried.. Breakfast Skipped Snack None Lunch Roast chicken 2.0 Roast potatoes Rice n peas No veg :0( Snack Clementine Pomme bears 3.5 Birthday cake bite 2.0 Dinner Lamb 3.0 Rice n peas Broccoli and green beans

LOL thank goodness for ermintrude. If you want to know anything SW related she's your gal! I'm going to look for this myself this week

Fanks Tracy. Am still learning but am getting there. You all teach me so much too! Let me know how you get on...x

Poor hubby! Some people have found a low fat coconut milk/cream that they use and say it works well. I think it's called kara or kala...? I am not fussed with it so don't bother. I think my meats are so rich that, deep down, I know that my heart can't take much more flavour (LOL). I do love...

Welcome Kingleds, it's good to have you here. I will try to keep you entertained with my ethnic porn. As they say... Once you go black... Hee hee

:0( That makes ackee and saltfish (something so clean tasting and yummy) a bit of a 'no-go' area. Poo...

Thanks hon. I love Levi and have his books. Will defo give this a try and post. Let's share and share alike... Let me know how you get on with the curry. I'll post a pick of the curry powder I use as it's really nice. The rice and peas doesn't have coconut cream but I know you like it so add...

Cheers honey. I made some today so will be enjoying s nice breakfast for the next few days. Do you known if saltfish or salt mackrel are free???

OMG, where's mine??? Sounds flippin amazing. Please share the recipes in the recipe section, especially the brown stew chicken and the jerk pork as I always like to have new ways of doing things.

Wash rice and put aside Wash tinned black beans (discard water) Add beans to rice and amount of water necessary to cook (I cant cook rice so have a rice cooker! LOL) Add fresh garlic (chopped) Fresh thyme For heat- Small slice scotch bonnet (green one) or for aromatic 1 whole un-pierced green...

Curry chicken Chicken 1 pack thighs and legs (tecos or sainsburys) marinade/ seasoning All purpose Good quality curry powder (I use Bols, will post a picture) garlic Onion Garlic 1 Tomato chopped 3-4 tbsps Passata or tinned toms (any) Potatoes or beans (whatever you prefer) If potato chop...

Lol... Thanks hon. Have posted the recipe now x

Hi all Am updating the recipes as I go along so go back for reference. Sorry they're not perfect but hopefully you are all established cooks enough to get my jist. Thanks for making me feel so good about my cooking :0) Mama x

Check out my blog. Mama's meals. Let me know if ur interested in anything .Will be putting up recipes over the next few days

Hey Tracy Will post recipes tomorrow when I'm on the computer. I find it hard doing it on the iPhone... I started doing this style of cooking about 6months ago when juggling work and a healthy diet was becoming difficult. I get the food shop delivered on a Friday or saturday, season all of my...

Dont know if it's polite to fill up this area so have posted some pictures of the meal plan (above) in Mama's meals x

Cheers sweetie. I dug the ciabattas out of the recesses of my cupboard so will have one tomorrow and let you know how it goes. I have a blog called Mama's Meals and put pictures of my cooking on there. Come and have a butchers. X x

Hey Scorpiolady, Welcome. This recipe sounds nice. I'll give it a go when I next buy some mutton. Mama x

The whole ensemble. Dinner for a week!

Mama's salmon in a chilli, olive and caper sauce

Mama's rice n peas (black beans)

Mama's Singapore seafood fried rice

Mama's Sunday Roast Lamb

Mama's ackee and saltfish Oops forgot the boiled plantain

Mama's Jerk Chicken Right... Chicken (say 1 pack of thighs and legs mixed- tescos or sainsburys do them) Marinade 1tbsp Jerk seasoning (wet) dunns river or walkerswood 1tsp Ground pimento Salt Black pepper 2-3 sprigs Fresh thyme 6-7 pimento seeds (optional) Garlic (fresh or powered) Fresh...

Afternoon all! Well, I have a bad cold but have still had to do my cooking for the week. Have taken some photos for you all... Hope you enjoy x x

LOL... I love the way you got so excited there I'd love to have it as a snack (maybe elevenses), is that ok? Or so I have to have it as part of a full meal?

Honk for yesterday

I can have a mini ciabatta thingy! I actually haw some in the cupboard but didn't know what to have them with. I am on EE, can I still put something like tuna and salad in one or is that wrong?? Yay, I'm excited now....

Lol.. That made me chuckle. Yes I can have grapes... But where's the crackers eh? (There's no pleasing some people) LOL I haven't seen the link so thanks for sending it... That's kind of you. I'll take a look and let you know if I get success. Forgot to mention I'm allergic to oats too. LOL

Thanks Llewis...I hope ur right :0)

Welcome AbigailsMummy! You can never have too much food porn...looking forward to it.

Well, I don't have enough veg (well noted), and I don't have my hexa's or b's and count them as syns instead. Being wheat intolerant means I have to have gluten free stuf which is higher in syns than normal stuff. E.g. My bread is 5.5 per slice so I can only have 1 slice, whereas you cld...

LOL ermintrude! I need a cleaner :) Am still trying to learn Mama's Mama's recipes but once I perfect them (and SW them) I will be sure to share.

LOL... she would welcome you both!!!

Ermintrude, this sounds bloody fabulous! I will be trying this over the weekend. Thanks honey x

Hey honey Bubba got you up??? Ok, am taking the hint so will post soon lol

Anyone know whether this is free or not? I will be buying it raw and cooking it myself...

Right, I think I'll do the following this week... Sunday- (Guinness) Slow Roast lamb, sweet potato fries and cauliflower Or green beans Monday - Salt mackerel, spinach, green banana and yellow yam Tuesday -Salmon in a caper, olive and chilli sauce with sautéed potatoes and tender-stem...

Ok, today wasn't bad. Got a promotion, got a cold and JUST stayed within plan! (kinda) Banana Mixed meat and boiled rice 5.0 Cadbury bar 5.5 Crisps 3.5 Birthday cake 5 Rice and mackrel Ginger tea

So...you're liking my porn huh? LOL

LOL ermintrude!!! Don't feel like a moron for being adventurous; it's inspiring! When is saturday soup day? Is it actually gonna be on Saturday?? Lol

Hi britmum...welcome! Ive had the crisps too and found them dry and kinda tasteless.

Thanks Tracy, I thought you may like this one. Lol Ok... Will add it in over the weekend x

Thanks babybuffy84 :)

Yay...thank you Llewis

Lol... you do make me chuckle ermintrude. I think the aubergines are mainly used in Indian cooking, I have never used them before myself though. I think that they soak up flavour nicely but am not sure what they look like when ripe so double check. Fill me in... I have only had cassava when...

Bless you, so sorry to hear about your mum. May she rest in peace Cuddles x x

Any idea the syn value of capers??? Thanks in advance Mama

Dressing???

Dear Darling Daughter I love you Mama x

Wow, thanks FT, that's a really big jump isn't it! I guess salt can cause swelling but am still surprised that it is that much higher Sigh... Any idea how many syns it is on EE or red???

LOL... forgive them for they know not what they do...LOL

Here here!

Lol...