A carnival of my blog posts and articles

If you are a reader of my blogs, you will find articles on all sort of topics: beauty and wellbeing, homeworking, nutrition, family health. I have decided to feature some of my articles from this blog and other sources so you can pick and choose what interests you most.

Winter wellness for the whole family

http://fromrattopositiveparent.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/winter-wellness-for-whole-family.html

Exclusive Q&A with Emma Ford

http://fromrattopositiveparent.blogspot.co.uk/2011/01/exclusive-q-with-emma-forbes.html

How to make mint tea from fresh leaves

http://cambridgecheapskate.blogspot.co.uk/2009/09/making-mint-tea.html

I have also written articles for websites, newsletters and other people's blogs. Here is a selection for you to enjoy:

• New Year's Resolutions: fitness and emotional wellbeing (co-written with site owner)
• Articles on beauty, wellbeing, family health and family meals (journalism portfolio)

Hope you enjoy them. Leave a comment if you have any questions...

Fail-proof pancake recipe using apples

Tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday, pancake central to all those living in the UK. Here's a twist on the original recipe I developed a few years ago, so it's tried and tested!  It is a family-friendly recipe too, suitable for older babies and toddlers alongside grownups. 

Apple pancakes with toffee sauce

Ingredients: 90g medium oats; 120g flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon sunflower oil; 200ml milk; 4 teaspoons honey; 25g apple puree; 1 small apple, grated; oil to fry.

Method: Place all the dry ingredients into a bowl. Beat the eggs in another bowl with the milk, honey and oil. Gradually add the egg mixture into the other bowl stirring with a whisk to prevent lumps. Stir in the puree and add the grated apple. Fry pancakes in batches until golden on both sides. Serve them with maple/corn syrup, toffee sauce, a dollop of fromage frais or Greek yogurt.