If you’ve got a woman in your life who’s also a mum who enjoys exercise, then find the perfect gift for them with our Christmas Gift Ideas for Active Mums list. Under £20 Christmas Gift Ideas 260ml SHO water bottle, from £9.99 SHO water bottles are simply designed and come in a wide range of […]
Are your running shoes bad for your health?
Shoes are your body’s biggest support. We need shoes to be in their best shape to live our bestlife or, in fact, to live our life at our best – both pain-free and injury-free. Every pair of shoes wewear needs to be in good condition, and this is especially important if you run regularly becauserunning […]
Best Home Workout Equipment
Whether you’re a fan of HIIT, yoga, boxing, weights or something entirely different, there’s a workout you can do at home. All you need is a little bit of space and the equipment. And even then, you can put together a small home gym with very little, yet find it versatile and effective. We’ve rounded […]
Root veg soup
There’s nothing more warming in winter than a filling root veg soup. And we’re all about healthy ‘fast food’ and with this recipe, we’re using ready-made carrot and parsnip mash, plus pumpkin. Ideal for busy households and parents. Serves 6 | Cooking time: 45 mins Ingredients: 1 pack of Mash Direct Carrot & Parsnip Mash 1 medium […]
Carrot and Coriander Soup
60 mins | Serves 4 | Vegetarian The sweetness of the carrots are perfectly balanced by the coriander in this flavoursome autumn carrot and coriander soup. Ingredients Knob of Yeo Valley unsalted butter 1 onion, finely chopped 650g carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 1 potato, peeled and chopped 1 tsp ground coriander 1 vegetable stockpot, […]
Spiced Lentil Strudel
Time: 60 mins | Serves 6 | Vegetarian This Spiced Lentil Strudel is made with winter warming vegetables and is the perfect crowd pleaser. You can even prep this meal in advance by freezing the strudel before it’s baked, giving you time to relax on the day it’s served. It’s ideal as the centrepiece for […]
Halloween Mice and Spiders for Dinner
Delight the kids with these cute Halloween mice and spiders for dinner – you can also get the children involved in making them. They’re the tastiest creepy crawlies ever! Serves 6 | Cooking time: 30 mins Ingredients: 1 pack Mash Direct Potato Croquettes 1 pack of Mash Direct Potato Rosti 1 courgette A handful of olives 1 […]
Butternut Squash & Pancetta Soup
30 mins | Serves 4 A wonderfully warming and comforting butternut squash and pancetta soup – perfect for a chilly autumn night. Mix it up by using cubes of chorizo instead of pancetta, or make it veggie with a can of cooked chickpeas or butterbeans. For a tasty Halloween dinner, you can use pumpkin instead […]
Sports Bra 101
Recently, I went down to the Running Works in the city to learn more about the tech behind the Brooks sports bras for running. There, I discovered that there are two common types of sports bras – encapsulated and compression. And Brooks has a range within each; Dare, which is encapsulated and Drive, which uses […]
BBQ Moroccan Lamb Kebabs
Give your BBQ an exotic makeover with these quick and easy Moroccan lamb kebabs. Mash Direct‘s Chilli Baby Bakes help add the spice and flavour for a showstopper plate. Time: 25 – 30 minutes Skill: Easy Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 packet of Mash Direct Chilli Baby Bakes 2-3 lb boneless leg of lamb – cut […]