Dirt pies recipe.

 Hey readers, 

If you want a fun and yukky recipe for kids, look no further, as I have the perfect mud pie recipe.

Ingredients.

* Ready to roll puff pastry. 

* 150g of chocolate buttercream. 

* 2 ready-made chocolate muffins. 

* 2 tbsp of golden caster sugar. 

* 75g black ready-to-roll fondant.

* Handful of chocolate-covered raisins. 

* Handful of mint leaves.  

Method. 

1. Use a cuttie cookie and cut out nine cookie shapes. Place them into a Yorkshire pudding tray, and cook them in a 180c fan oven for 15/20 minutes. 

2. Place them onto a cool rack for 5 minutes to cool down. 

3. Spread a teaspoon of chocolate frosting into the bottom of each pastry shell and use the back of the spoon to smooth it down.

4. Crumble the muffins into a bowl and stir the sugar. Sprinkle on top of the chocolate frosting. 

5. Sprinkle more sugar on the crumbled muffins to resemble sand. 

6. To make the slugs and bugs, roll the fondant into sausage shapes and add two little antennae on top. Add a few small fondant sausages for the legs of the bugs. Use a knife to add a little detail to the back of the slugs. 

7. Add the chocolate-covered raisins as a pebble path, then small bunches of mint leaves as bushes and chopped chives as grass. Add your slugs and bugs on top as a finishing touch. 

Enjoy. 

Cheers for reading X

Ibs what is it?

Hey readings, 

Although the exact causes of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are unknown. 

Correlations to oversensitive gut nerves, food moving through the gut too quickly or slowly, family history, and stress have been made.

You may take steps to assist in alleviating and regulating symptoms even when a remedy has not yet been discovered.

What are the symptoms of IBS? 

IBS symptoms might vary, but they frequently last for a long time. The most typical ones are:

* Abdominal discomfort brought on by having a bowel movement, such as cramps or bloating.

 *  Alterations in the way that bowel movements look

alterations in the frequency of your bowel movements.

* The feeling of incomplete ejection and a rise in gas or mucus in the stool are additional symptoms that are frequently associated.

What causes IBS? 

IBS can be treated in various methods, but its aetiology is uncertain.

An abnormally sensitive immune system or colon are potential culprits.

 A prior bacterial infection in the gastrointestinal system is the root cause of post-infectious IBS.

 It's challenging to avoid IBS because of its many potential causes.

The process of getting a diagnosis of IBS. 

The doctor will want to rule out other illnesses but should be able to diagnose the patient based on the symptoms provided. 

You may occasionally experience IBS symptoms from medications you take for other health issues. 

To investigate if a medication swap is possible, it could be worthwhile to bring up this topic with your doctor.

Blood tests may be utilised as additional examinations and will be used to evaluate the following:

* Whether or not anaemia exists.

* Functional liver and kidney.

Any indications of bowel irritation. 

*If celiac disease could be the problem. 

To ensure that another bowel condition is not causing symptoms, doctors are now using a stool test called faecal calprotectin to detect inflammation. 

The doctor can therefore be assured that it is IBS. 

IBS and diet. 

There isn't a single IBS diet that will reduce your symptoms. 

This is because the precise origin of IBS is still unknown, and every person's body responds differently to certain foods.

However, studies and evidence-based recommendations have revealed that while some food groups can trigger IBS, others can help ease symptoms.

Take into account the following crucial aspects to attempt and manage your IBS symptoms:

Potential IBS trigger foods and drinks.

 

A successful IBS diet plan entails more than just selecting healthy foods.

 Additionally, it involves avoiding foods and beverages that could cause unpleasant and painful symptoms.

 You may already be aware of the foods that are difficult for your body to properly digest and therefore aim to replace them in your diet.

A wonderful approach to keeping track of what you eat and figuring out which foods can cause IBS flare-ups or symptoms is to keep a food diary.

There is no list of foods to avoid if you have IBS because various people may experience symptoms in response to different foods.

Common foods that cause IBS, however, can include:

* Nuts, beans, potatoes, and whole-wheat flour all include insoluble fibre, which can be more difficult to digest and worsen bloating and pain.

* Dairy products - For certain IBS patients, foods like milk frequently cause symptoms.

* Despite being rich in protein and fibre, beans and legumes can be difficult for some individuals to digest, leading to bloating, gas, and other IBS symptoms.

* Processed foods, frequently heavy in fat, sugar, and salt, can cause flare-ups of IBS.

* Caffeine and alcohol are both known to make some IBS sufferers' symptoms worse.

Cheers for reading X

My Sunday photo 20/08/2023

 

A good game of monopoly taking over 4 hours to complete 😂

No churn Daim bar ice cream recipe.

Hey readers, 

The ingredients for this no-churn ice cream recipe can be combined in only 10 minutes, and then the mixture is left to freeze. 

It's an excellent dinner party dessert to prepare in advance.

 

Ingredients. 

* 397g of condensed milk.

* 600ml cream. 

* 6 Daim bars, roughly chopped. 

Method. 

1. Pour the condensed milk and double cream into a large mixing bowl. 

Beat with an electric mixer for about 10 minutes until thick and voluminous. 

Fold in 4 of the chopped Daim bars. Freeze in a lidded freezer-proof container until firm.

2. Scoop into bowls and sprinkle over the remaining chopped Daim bars to serve.

Enjoy. 

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5 wonderful benefits of reading books to kids at night

 Hey readers, 

The activities your kids engage in before night may be the reason for their difficulty sleeping.

 Before going to bed, watching TV or playing video games may affect how well they sleep. 

The good news is that reading at night can ensure they sleep better and wake up feeling rested and ready to take on the day.

 Continue reading to learn more about the advantages of reading at night.

1. Bonding time.

Whatever their age, having you all to yourself during a bedtime reading gives your child a chance they might not otherwise have during the day.

A night-time book shared with your child when they're snuggly and ready for bed is the perfect time for cuddles, bonding, and making cosy memories that will last a lifetime.

2. It enhances attention. 

Why read to your kids?

Their focus will increase if they remain still and listen to a beautiful bedtime story!

Reading is much more complicated than watching TV, which makes it easier for the brain to strengthen and form new connections.

If a youngster reads frequently, paying attention to the story will aid in information retention.

3. Helps lower stress levels.

Reading-based stress reduction is just as helpful for children as for adults. 

Reading allows your child's imagination to wander to new locations and sends them on an adventure outside their surroundings. 

In adults, reading helps put our problems behind us and relaxes and loosens our muscles.

 In contrast, reading a bedtime tale while cuddling with a parent lowers cortisol levels in children, improving their ability to unwind and focus.

4. Expands their vocabulary.

Because it allows us to interact with others and our environment, communication is a vital life skill.

 Additionally, an extensive vocabulary significantly improves your capacity for communication. Numerous studies have also shown how reading expands vocabulary.

5. Helps build a routine.

Reading bedtime stories to your child fosters a passion for learning. Additionally, it aids your youngster in developing a reading regimen. 

Children must comprehend the significance of adhering to everyday routines. Even for adults, this promotes stability. Additionally, this will enhance their education and personality. 

Building a healthy routine that includes reading bedtime stories at the same time every day helps teach kids the value of time. 

These habits will undoubtedly alter and mature as they get older.

What do you think about reading to children at bedtime? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below. 

Cheers for reading X 

My Sunday photo 13/08/2023

 

We went on the road train at our local park and the boys loved it ☺ 

Malteser tiffin recipe.

Hey readers, 

A delectable chocolate traybake that doesn't require baking. Making beautiful Malteser tiffin are biscuits, Maltesers andchocolate. Check out the recipe below. 

 

Ingredients. 

* 200g milk chocolate. 

* 100g unsalted butter. 

* 2 tbsp golden syrup. 

* 125g digestive biscuits.

 

* 135g bag of Maltesers. 

For the topping. 

* 200g milk chocolate. 

* 25g unsalted butter. 

*1 tsp golden syrup.

Method.

1. Use baking parchment to line a 20 cm square baking pan.

2. Melt the 200g of chocolate, butter, and syrup in the microwave or over a saucepan of gently simmering water.

 Once almost completely melted, remove from the fire and stir gently until any last remaining chocolate specks are melted. Allow to slightly cool.

3. Place 35g of the Maltesers and the biscuits in a freezer bag, seal it, and pound with a rolling pin. A few tiny biscuit chunks are okay, but crumbs are what you want the most.

4. Stir the melted chocolate until everything is thoroughly coated before adding the crushed mixture and whole Maltesers (save 1 or 2 for yourself). Make the topping and press it into the prepared pan.

5. Melt the chocolate, butter, and syrup for the topping as before, then distribute it over the biscuit foundation.

6. Before cutting into squares, wrap the tin in foil or cling film and place it in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Enjoy. 

Cheers for reading X