The hormones testosterone, dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin play an important role in mood and desire and what you eat can do more than you might image to heighten both for a memorable Valentines Day! Here are some quick, easy and delicious suggestions, most of which can be eaten with your fingers – the very last thing you need on the 14th Feb is a load of washing up!
Fresh king prawns…
If you’re expecting a baby and up until now your dog has been the baby in the family getting them ready for you’re the new arrival well in advance will make it easier on all of you.
Start preparing your dog months in advance
Veterinary Surgeon Dr Emma Nicholas (Mum of two boys) from Barons Court & Notting Hill Vet explained that giving your pooch plenty of time is key; “Give…
The thought of a relaxing honeymoon may have already been dashed by friends and family sharing their nightmares of travelling with children, but relax! Honeymoons and kids can work out happily ever after and that dream honeymoon you planned can be romantic and relaxing with a little advanced planning.
Before travelling:
Check your destination has everything you’ll need for a care-free…
While I quickly did my chores at 7am and went on the school run this morning I found myself reflecting on a piece of news that said that today 18 January 2016 is called Blue Monday because it is supposedly the most depressing day of the year and also estimated to cost the UK economy £93 billion. It might be one of those guerrilla marketing stunts to encourage you buy things and make you buy feel…
Thistle is a very healthy vegetable and grows wild in Sardinia where I recently went to spend Christmas holidays with my family. Thistles are often sold on the streets by people who like going to the countryside for walks and find them in abundance everywhere and anytime especially in Winter (over Christmas). Risotto is usually great with all vegetables but Risotto ai cardi in particular is one of…
Firstly, let’s be clear on a couple of things! Your liver is perfectly capable of doing its own detoxification on a daily basis if your health and your diet are reasonably good. It doesn’t need all manner of weird concoctions or foods that are expensive and almost impossible to find off the shelf to give it a boost. In fact, adopting some kind of detox programme that promises to seriously…
Let’s face it! Every year we get to Christmas Eve full of guilt for what we will be eating and drinking. I personally know that I won’t be able to escape the feasting time with my Italian family who doesn’t care about all this stay-slim fuss. This year I have decided to tackle the issue and I have gathered some information on how to have a guilt-free Christmas.
For a GUILT-FREE…
Interviewing Amanda Holden feels like having a chat with your sister or best friend. Her voice and face are so familiar that as an interviewer you are extremely at ease. For this and for many other reasons you will enjoy reading my chat and find out why Amanda is one of my favourite British celebrity mums. She will soon return as a longstanding judge on Britain’s Got Talent. With the knowledge…
Former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt tells London Mums how she helps girls get active & a few gossips
In this exclusive interview, former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt tells London Mums how she helps girls get active and a few other gossips. The second part of our chat will be published in our Spring magazine issue out at the end of February 2016.
2015 has certainly been former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt year: she had a baby daughter (Willow), she became Masterchef Champion. Now former Pussycat…
It was a pleasure to interview fellow Italian Chef Gennaro Contaldo who has become a popular TV personality in the UK. As part of his work with Italian olive oil company Bertolli, Gennaro is offering cooking tips to mums to make their lives easier.
I am pleased to present the first part of my interview with Gennaro here. The full interview will be published in the Spring 2016 issue of the London…