Food, news, fitness and wellbeing tips for a sweeter life.
As the temperatures warm up and we all long for something cooling, we rekindle our love affair with ice creams. Whether the shop freezers are devoid of your favourites or you fancy having a go at making your own, less sugary, frozen treats, homemade ice creams are surprisingly simple and the results are so worth…
Having diabetes or cutting down on sugar, fat or overall calories to lose weight or to simply eat healthier, doesn’t mean you cannot indulge in a delicious chocolate cake. There are ways you can make a chocolate cake scrumptious and not so naughty. Besides, good quality chocolate with high cocoa content is said to contain…
Staple or neglected store cupboard ingredient? January is marmalade month and as we celebrate Paddington Bear’s favourite sandwich filling, we take a look at just how versatile this tangy citrus jewel really is. So, marmalade lovers, this one is for you. Spread it on toast, spread it on bread, spread it on a croissant of…
What better way to get into the festive spirit than with a little Christmas baking? Whatever the size of our Christmas get-together, one thing is certain, we all deserve to indulge in a nice treat this year; but what will it be? Streamline less sugar jams conducted a survey to discover Britain’s favourite Christmas bake for…
Toast and jam. This classic breakfast requires no introduction (and hardly a recipe) but jam is so much more than toast perfect! From jam tarts to sponge cake fillings, doughnuts oozing with blush red strawberry flavour or a comforting bowl of porridge topped with deliciously fruity jam, who could fail to love these traditional favourites?…
With World Vegan Month upon us, plant-based is getting a renewed focus and what better time to revisit our eating habits and try something different and positive. Everyone’s vegan journey is so unique, so wherever you are in this journey, we’ve prepared a round-up of our vegan recipe ideas to inspire you and as always,…
With a slower pace of life during lockdown, is it any wonder that afternoon tea has made a comeback? A quintessentially British tradition, afternoon tea is a lovely fun-filled social activity that is great for catching up with our nearest and dearest. And let’s be honest, there is a lot of catching up to do….
Whipping up treats in the kitchen can do more than just create yummy comfort food and ease boredom. In fact, many, in the culinary and mental health worlds, have found baking to have therapeutic value, which helps ease depression and anxiety. So, it’s easy to see why the covid19 lockdown has made many of us…
Shrove Tuesday is just round the corner and whilst the classic lemon and sugar combo may take a lot of beating for some, we think our pancake day menu includes some pretty good contenders. So whether your choice is sweet, savoury, indulgent, vegan, gluten-free, high in protein, lower in sugar, let us inspire you! Start…
Hosting a New Year’s Eve party? Start the celebrations off with a bang with this delicious spread. After all, you can’t party all night without a full belly! Our fun canapé ideas and fabulous desserts will catch everyone’s eye and will kick start the New Year in style and with less sugar! Blackcurrant, tomato and…