Gobble Pie, the name I have given the turkey mince version of cottage/shepherds pie. Turkey mince (Breast 2%) is a staple in our house as a few years ago we wanted to reduce red meat intake to once a month. I can’t eat soya mince as it destroys my stomach but turkey mince has been a great alternative, texture and taste wise (it has no flavour but takes on flavour…
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Fruit Scones – Great British Menu
Just a link to the recipe from Good Food and the TikTok Video. Recipe found here https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/fruit-scones We made these a lot smaller and we used skimmed lactose free milk. They were fluffy but were not sweet at all. If I were to make any adjustments I would not need the dough so much and I would flour the fruit first as they all went to the edge. The recipe…
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10 achievable tasks for 2020
10 achievable tasks, yes, it’s that time of year again! If you have been with me for a while you’ll know that I have never set myself a new years resolution. Instead I set myself 10 achievable tasks that I can do throughout the year. If I manage to complete 7 I really feel like I have had a successful year. I honestly can’t remember where this originated. I think…
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2020 Announcement What’s New for Leah XL
As you may or may not know I have been over at Leah XL on YouTube and on my blog since 2013. In that time I have been doing lots of different things so you might have come for different reasons. As we enter 2020 I have made some big decisions about Leah XL as a whole, growing my blog, channel, social media and really giving everything I have got…
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EX1 Cosmetics: Review*
EX1 Cosmetics. The brand that claims they are the only brand primarily for olive skin tones (yellow, neutral). I had already heard so much hype over this brand in the last few years but had never forayed in to trying it because I never give in to the hype. I like to let things die down first and then I can make my own judgement. So when I was kindly…
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Costly Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Your Next Car
(flickr) Don’t be too much out of pocket when buying your next car. After dealing with the initial expense, you don’t want to then discover you have made a costly mistake that negatively affects your finances further. Consider the following then, and make every effort to NOT fall into the trap of these car buying blunders. Mistake #1: Buying from a dodgy dealer Especially when buying a used car, you…
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8 Awesome Ways to Clear and Cleanse Your Life*
In the modern day we are all forced to believe that being busy is better. You are often pushed from one place to another without even giving yourself a minute to breathe and take in your surroundings. Whether you’re trying to build your family a future or chase your career goals, you shouldn’t allow anything to hold you back. Even as an enthusiastic, driven and happy individual, there will still…
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Making a second hand car feel new*
A second-hand car can be an excellent option, especially for younger, more inexperienced drivers and families who might be looking to save money and cut costs. Buy the right second-hand car, and you can have a reliable and trustworthy vehicle that will keep you safe and get you around without issue. It could last you for years and run well without substantial problems. But, it doesn’t feel new. Getting into…
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An XL Life On A XS Budget*
Money, we all need it to exist and live in this world. Sadly, for most of us, there never seems to be quite enough for all the things we want, the places we want to visit, or the restaurants in which we want to eat. However, this doesn’t have to be the case, as even if our budget is XS, it’s still possible to live our lives in an XL…
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Stress and Money – Finances Don’t Need To Make Us Miserable
Source There are a lot of things in the modern world that can cause a lot of stress. From work to family to chores to trying to hold onto some semblance of a social life, it can often feel as though you’re constantly running around trying to keep things together. However, if there is one thing that ends up causing more stress, more tension, and more anxiety than just about…
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