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A clean kitchen countertop with minimal clutter features a knife block, utensils, a dish rack, a small teddy bear, a sink with a faucet, cleaning supplies, and exposed plumbing under the sink against a tiled backsplash—easy kitchen cleaning tips for spoonies.

The Low-Energy Kitchen: From Coping to Cooking

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Five PM. Time to get supper started, but… the kitchen’s a mess. Dirty dishes, empty packaging, and an assortment of […]

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Two white bowls filled with easy lentil soup sit on a dark slate platter. One bowl is garnished with green herbs and pepper, whilst red lentils, garlic, peppercorns, and a bottle of oil appear in the background.

Easy Lentil Soup: The Ultimate Spoonie Comfort Soup

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This easy lentil soup is one I’ve been making for roughly 30 years regularly, and it’s definitely one of my

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A close-up of a black plate filled with a chickpea and vegetable curry, topped with sliced cherry tomatoes. An easy Spoonie Meal Hack for hard days.

The Spoonie Meal Hack That Works (Almost) Every Time

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Ever have those days when cooking feels like ‘just too much’? Still knee-deep in my Interior Design & DIY cycle,

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close up of easy slow cooker polenta with veggies and vegan Parmesan

Smooth, Easy Slow Cooker Polenta You’ll Love

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Cooking doesn’t have to be exhausting to be nourishing. This easy slow cooker polenta is perfect for days when your energy has

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A man with glasses reclines on a colourful pillow, surviving on borrowed spoons after a post-holiday burnout, while a fluffy orange and white cat sits close to the camera, partially blocking the view. Both look relaxed and comfortable indoors.

The Post-Holiday Burnout: Low-Energy Kitchen Recovery

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The Christmas Season is officially over, and chances are you’re now dealing with a giant post-holiday burnout. Surviving on borrowed

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A vegetarian grazing board featuring assorted cheeses, deviled eggs, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bread, dips in bowls, dried fruits, seeds, and nuts arranged as a vibrant snack or appetizer spread.

7 Simple Steps to a Gorgeous Vegetarian Grazing Board

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Charcuterie Board, Smorgasbord, Snack Board, Grazing Board, Party Platter… No matter what you call it, it might just become your

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A bowl of vegetable soup with a spoon sits on a table decorated with Christmas ornaments—an inviting scene for an easy Christmas dinner, complete with a napkin with baubles, a lantern, lit candle, Santa figurine, and red star against a white wall.

Easy Christmas Dinner, Gluten-free and Spoonie-friendly

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Does the idea of having to host an elaborate festive dinner make you want to hide until the holidays are

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A wooden board with sliced baguette, a bowl of herb butter garnished with mint, and a bowl of Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup. Spoons, a red cloth, and lit candles in the background complete this cozy setting.

Best Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

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This delicious slow cooker vegetable soup takes only 5 minutes of hands-on work, leaving you free to do whatever you

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A bowl of creamy slow cooker pumpkin soup with a spoon, surrounded by breadsticks on a slate board. A dish of chopped green onions, a bottle of oil, and an orange napkin are also visible on a rustic blue table.

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup: Cosy, Creamy, and Easy

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This Spoonie-friendly Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup was the result of my need to do something with the pumpkins that were

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A bowl of homemade hummus topped with whole chickpeas, mint, olive oil, and spices is served on a wooden board alongside bread slices, crackers, a bottle of olive oil, and a glass of white wine.

The Best Homemade Hummus: an Easy Foolproof Recipe

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What’s better than a velvety smooth, creamy hummus? A perfect homemade hummus, of course. Vegan | GF | Soy-free |

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Two dessert glasses of ABC Pudding, one topped with cinnamon sticks and cacao nibs, the other with white chocolate shavings and a strawberry. Bottles of Baileys and Licor 43 and a bowl of berries sit in the background.

ABC Pudding With a Boozy Twist: Dark Velvet Bliss

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It’s decadence personified: ABC Pudding. But what if I told you I found a way to improve on this already

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Classic pocket watch on dark background, highlighting the importance of time for 5-minute meals and quick healthy meals.

5-Minute Meals: Healthy Food Fast

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Do you ever have those days, when you’re runnning on empty, can’t brain, and cooking a full meal feels like

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