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Alll the meats in this lasagne Ragu. You can make it into a hearty bolognese base too using more passata. The key to this I think, is the chicken livers (thank you Delia all those years ago). This has made one lasagne and a second large portion of Ragu for the freezer. Obviously we don’t have pasta so this isn’t a classic please don’t shoot me 🤣 but the courgette goes down a treat and meets the needs of the gluten free peeps in the family. Happy Tuesday-should-be-Monday-who-knows-day. #classicragu #chickenliverragu #deliasmith #lasagnealforno #batchcookingideas https://www.instagram.com/p/COcdf9wL-XD/?igshid=1amlq38t66l67

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What a day! Edward won man of the match for his first rugby game & it was a quick turnaround to get up to the Peak District and walk Kinder Scout. The weather on the way up was pretty sketchy with a hail storm & wind & rain but these two bad asses were not phased. 9 mile loop done with a picnic stop of @pipersfarm sausages and @clarence_court frittata to keep us going #whatateam #kinderscout #hailstorm #kidswalks #peakdistrictnationalpark (at Kinder Scout) https://www.instagram.com/p/COa-f3sroYF/?igshid=ktrtrx0sc53c

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Highly recommend this version of Spanish chicken using @natoora nduja sausage. It’s super duper easy to make. Thank you @mrsemmamaynard for the recipe, here’s my take on it- Heat oven to 160c In a pan fry and break up two 1/2 cm thick slices of nduja. When oils release add in 8 diced chicken thighs Chop a red onion into large chunks and add to pan. Chop 2 x tomatoes into quarters and add to pan along with 3 chopped peppers and 2 large courgettes Add a tin of finely chopped tinned tomatoes and 300ml chicken stock. Chuck in oven for 1 hour. Add black pepper and serve with a green salad and lemon dressing https://www.instagram.com/p/COa7zbkrVSH/?igshid=s7qrbrluc8gp

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Well... Sunday didn’t really go to plan! Originally I aimed to do a workout with Amber, then tidy the shed... but in the process we realised the freezer had broken (literally the day before) which was full of a @thellowheathfarm hogget and beef.... so the following 9 hours were dedicated to turning nose to tail into cooked meals which could be frozen. What a mare! I made: Moussaka Braised lamb leg in cashew, mint and fenugreek sauce Slow cooked lamb shanks in a red wine and shallot gravy Shepherds pie Rajasthani fiery lamb curry Slow roasted shoulder of lamb with anchovies and rosemary Lamb stock Beef bourginon Tandoori lamb steaks Lamb chops avegolemono I’ve finished off the gravies this morning, and the stock is still on the go. Phew! #lambrecipes #localhogget #hogget #lambchops #lambleg #lambriblets #lambsteak #lambdishes #lambcurry #hoggetrecipes https://www.instagram.com/p/CN2Ky1orX-u/?igshid=88x6r7gzbs6

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Oxtail stew is super easy to make on a weekend and just leave to cook for hours and hours. If you would like the recipe let me know and I’ll share below! #oxtailstew https://www.instagram.com/p/CNk_4WYrRrm/?igshid=1ox0tm8p6cys8

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Morning allllll! Week four of my new routine with @thestronggirlcollective and we are building strength and leaning out! Chasing some new goals this week. Got my weight vest for walks Yey and although it’s soooo cold outside, it’s lovely to get bundled up and breathe in the fresh air! Up early this morning before the babies to get the cardio done ✅ next up legs.... ooooh come on! https://www.instagram.com/p/CFrBf8-A-t_/?igshid=6qtat3719coh

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Bbq sunshine feast yesterday to celebrate repatriation of Nanny and Grandad 🥰 All the chicken and sausages and burgers are from the amazing Pipers Farm who supply all gluten free and grass fed produce. The salads were: Apricot and buffalo mozzarella Caesar with home made dressing Greek salad with leaves picked from our veggie patch 🥰 https://www.instagram.com/p/CDV6-hdghKi/?igshid=12digdbvp0fbu

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So proud of this pair who walked to the lighthouse yesterday- a whopping 12.6 (or 13 depending on gadget) miles!! Edward was so determined I cannot believe he’s just done this at 6 years old! Incredible! He’s been watching a programme called Bear Grylls vs the Wild and said if Bear was doing this he would say KEEP GOING. He would also have rope and an ice shovel. We took casserole and some wet wipes. troopers #beargryllsadventure #beargryllswannabe #trooperchallenge #determinedlittleboy #teameffort #southstacklighthouse #treardurrbaytosouthstack #lighthousewalk #angleseywalks https://www.instagram.com/p/CCrQcqCg9_b/?igshid=2j7qo4e1hkkj

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Best time with friends. Food coma. #lifeGoals https://www.instagram.com/p/CCRpyMNgqrO/?igshid=1tuq5rkwqtlue

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Cycling It’s given us so much freedom since lockdown. I love Edward’s stories when we do this. #trooperchallenge #mytroop https://www.instagram.com/p/CCRf7P1AG_f/?igshid=1iej1j5oicwuh

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Yellow shakshuka! I was losing the will to make any more omelettes and eggs are a cost effective way to feed the family (and get the veggies in) so this shakshuka was a great lunch alternative. Sauté onions and yellow peppers in a pan with olive oil until soft, add ground cumin, coriander, harissa paste or ground spice blend, garlic and turmeric. Stir well until veggies are softened. Add a tin of tomatoes and simmer for ten minutes before making little wells, cracking in an egg and covering with a lid for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle with chopped coriander and mint and serve with a blend of greek yoghurt, tahini and lemon juice. #yellowshakshuka #eggideas #lockdownlunchideas https://www.instagram.com/p/CCL15tagk3D/?igshid=1vpn92xqudfu1

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15 minutes of plank holds this morning. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCLJ4bTgG6q/?igshid=155jqfjsrizyg

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Last chance to sign up to the Trooper Challenge with @militaryinmotion and @damekellyholmes If you need an extra push in lockdown this is it! And... a medal at the end wahoo https://www.instagram.com/p/CCIl8c3Ak4j/?igshid=mkhvxkdwi0jv

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What an incredible human I am married to. Ten years on.... https://www.instagram.com/p/CB8einVAEAM/?igshid=1sv1kpaj5tbwt

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Ten years ago today I was 6.4 kilograms lighter. In old money that’s ONE STONE lighter than today. I know this because it’s our ten year wedding anniversary, and bizarrely I weighed myself that morning. I had dieted hard (or what I believed to be hard) and done so much cardio I think I wore out my trainers. In the past 6 years I’ve learnt that my body loves weight training, that bodyfat is more important than what the scales say and that the scales can fluctuate a kilo or so either side depending on the day/month. I can squat more than body weight, I have deadlifted 100kg but mostly importantly I’m staying really healthy by doing this both for physical and mental health. I’m not 100% the scales because I know within a kg or so where I’m best placed, but there are so many other ways to understand what ‘health’ really means. Recovery from illness is a huge journey that cannot be rushed, but with patience, consistency and commitment its been possible. https://www.instagram.com/p/CB5CIaeACN0/?igshid=194kevbx7n3mj

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See what is possible if you put your mind in the right space. You can achieve more than you sometimes believe you can. Never did I imagine that after last years backdrop of events and challenges, this year would be online workouts and turning to Dame Kelly Holmes as a motivating five. Thank you Kelly! https://www.instagram.com/p/CB2IxrJAh4b/?igshid=19o5j7ngq92bm

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For those who haven’t tried it, keep an eye out on @militaryinmotion for their next challenge. This 800 challenge was tough! 800 press ups, crunches, step ups, jumping jacks, mountain climbers within a week. Today I’ve done 325 press ups. I’m done!!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/CB1YUvdAWUq/?igshid=1pbm39a1i23xd