LiveLighter Blog
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What to grow?
- Aug 17, 2020
- by Bruce Beamish
What a big decision! Here are some of the things to take into account when deciding what to grow.
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Make your own: fruity ice-cream
- Jun 29, 2020
- by Abbie-Clare Vidler
Making your own healthy ice-cream at home is a great way to make use of any fruit still sitting in your fruit bowl or hidden at the back of your freezer. And you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to whip up a tasty treat that will knock the socks off those expensive alternatives you find in the freezer aisle! Pair this delicious fruity ice-cream with one of our winter warmer desserts for a match made in heaven.
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6 slow cooker tips and tricks
- Jun 19, 2020
- by Alison McAleese
The weather is cooling down. We’re going to the shops less (so we’re buying lots of long-lasting root vegies) and many of us are finding ourselves unusually at home in the middle of the day. What a perfect combination of reasons to get the slow-cooker out!
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5 tips for healthy hibernation this winter
- Jun 21, 2019
- by Anne Finch
Here are our top five tips to keep well when the weather outside is frightful.
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Make your own: stock
- Jun 19, 2017
- by Anne Finch
With soup season (aka winter) upon us we’re using a lot more stock in the kitchen! Making your own stock saves money, reduces food waste, and makes for delicious dishes.
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5 Ways To Keep The Family Moving This Winter
- Jun 05, 2017
- by Anita Nichols
Keeping the family active in winter can be tricky, so we've rounded up five ways to take advantage of the many winter activity possibilities.
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Winter warmers
- May 29, 2017
- by Anne Finch
When I think about wintery foods, I think about creamy soups, gooey pastas and rich gravies. Think those are off the menu at a dietitian’s house? Think again! I’ll share my top tips for creating that indulgent, comforting taste, without adding buckets of cream, cheese or salt.