26 Mar 2021
Posted by BonnieF 
While we won't quite be back at our favourite spas for chocolate rasuls and facials this Easter, there's no reason we can't bring a little spa style to our homes with a healthy twist on chocolate recipes. Straight from Champneys’ Executive Chef, here is a spa recipe for a dessert that’s brimming...
Read more → 26 May 2017
Posted by BonnieF 
Some things never go out of fashion and afternoon tea is one of them, especially on a spa day. After a facial or massage and a dip in the pool, few things beat a glass of bubbly and something sweet to tickle the tastebuds, but if you’re going to do it, do it in style… Indulge at St Pancras Spa In...
Read more → 06 Oct 2016
Posted by BonnieF 
Last week we met raw food expert, wellness coach and yoga guru Elaine Vaughan. She explained not only the benefits of yoga and raw food, but also how to realistically incorporate it into a busy lifestyle. It’s something she goes into detail about on her upcoming retreat at OUT OF THE BLUE Capsis...
Read more → 26 Jul 2016
Posted by BonnieF 
Big believers in the age old adage that a little of what you fancy does you good, we're particular fans of Sally Bee's squidgy chocolate brownie cookies. They're perfect with a cup of coffee in the morning, and in honour of her new restaurant at Hoar Cross Hall, she shared the recipe with us! VISIT...
Read more → 24 Mar 2016
Posted by BonnieF 
For anyone who has a gluten or dairy intolerance or allergy diet and nutrition can be tricky, especially when you’re out and about. It also seems like a rather cruel twist of fate to miss out on a simple pleasure as enjoyable as afternoon tea. So the good people at Lifehouse Spa and Hotel have come...
Read more → 09 Feb 2016
Posted by BonnieF 
If you haven’t checked out Tanya Maher’s glorious recipe book The Uncook Book, now’s the time! Don’t take our word for it though, check out their squashed berry and white chocolate cheesecake for a sweet treat that’s good for the soul... I don’t know about you, but I often find myself...
Read more → 10 Dec 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
Straight from her new book Gingerbread Wonderland, recipe writer and food stylist Mima Sinclair shares her recipe for the most Christmassy of Christmas biscuits... If you want a Christmas showstopper, look no further. Far form the overly decorated gingerbread houses full of sweets, this one is for the adults....
Read more → 02 Nov 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
If anyone knows health it’s Grayshott Health Spa, so when we wanted to find a healthy dessert that still satisfied that sugar craving… we knew who to ask! While figs are irresistible in season and taste divine when roasted (which is why we love this recipe!), they can also be prepared the night...
Read more → 28 Aug 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
Foodie Writer Victoria Robertson of the Flirting with Fennel blog proves that cake really can be good for you with this AWESOME recipe! Ingredients Four sweet potatoes 1.5 Cups ground almonds 1 Cup buckwheat flour 2.5 Cups dates Eight cacao powder Six tsp maple syrup ¼ Tsp salt ½...
Read more → 29 Jun 2015
Posted by BonnieF 
She’s one of our favourite healthy food writers, and this month she’s giving us cheesecake without any of the guilt - we thank our lucky stars for the day we met Ally Mac… If you have yet to try any raw desserts I urge you. You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy these treats. You may or may not be surprised...
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