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Sunday Roasts and the Pressure of Perfection

The pressure to be perfect when you spend time together as an interrupted family can often be overwhelming. This post looks at my long history with that feeling, and links it to my complicated love affair with my dream meal. The Sunday Roast.

HelsMcG Family, Food, Uncategorized 3 Comments August 8, 2019August 25, 2019 5 Minutes

Ice Cream Sundays

Ice cream spells summer holidays! This post looks at some of my favourite ice cream memories, tragedies and recommendations for places to fill your pokey hat in Scotland.

HelsMcG Food, Restaurants Leave a comment June 30, 2019August 8, 2019 3 Minutes

For the Love of Cake

Why I love baking, eating and sometimes sharing cakes. Especially if I am feeling sad and in need of some nostalgic comfort eating.

HelsMcG Baking, Family, Food, Recipes Leave a comment June 23, 2019June 30, 2019 5 Minutes

Sticky Toffee Pudding – the story of my Lake District love affair

The history of my love affair with eating and walking my way through the Lake District, with particular reference to my adoration of Sticky Toffee Pudding!

HelsMcG Food, Restaurants, travel Leave a comment June 15, 2019January 24, 2020 4 Minutes

Cooking in a Global Kitchen

Eating my way through the world, one country at a time. How living and working abroad has shaped my world view and the food I cook and eat (specifically my enduring love of fajitas!)

HelsMcG Recipes Leave a comment May 30, 2019June 10, 2019 5 Minutes

Friday Night Fun Mum

My attempts to re-define my role as a Mum, ditch the chores and find time for fun with my son whilst his father works abroad.

HelsMcG Family, Food, Restaurants, Uncategorized Leave a comment May 28, 2019June 15, 2019 4 Minutes

Something for the Weekend – in praise of breakfast in bed

Are you a breakfast in bed person? What are your family morning rituals and how can you keep them going to start the day together even if you are living apart? Try my granola recipe for an easy weekend breakfast treat.

HelsMcG Family, Food, Recipes 1 Comment May 24, 2019June 10, 2019 5 Minutes

Introducing the Interrupted Family

Introducing you to the interrupted family. Connecting separated families through food and memory.

HelsMcG Family, Food Leave a comment May 18, 2019June 6, 2020 5 Minutes

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