Winter Warmers

Hey guys..this week I have made some scrumptious comfort food as this weather does not seem to know what it is doing.  It is has got so cold from being lovely, warm and sunny the past couple of weeks.  Therefore, we all really need something to warm you inside out..:)

My spicy vegetable and lentil soup goes down a treat on a windy, bitter cold day.  It a combination of lots of winter vegetables such as butter-nut squash and carrots. The lentils just make it that bit thicker and more filling so it works out as a very healthy dish too.  You can make it as mild or spicy as you like too but the spicier the better in my book..you can find how to make this winter warmer in my Recipes section.

Spicy vegetable and lentil soup

Bread has always been a great accompaniment for soup, however it can get a wee bit boring or some people do not like to include much bread in their diet.  But if you can have home-baked bread knowing exactly what is going into it then its a winner all round.  This is a moderately easy bread to make..no need for any fancy gadgets, just a bit of time and love.  This carrot and poppy seed bread is a great addition to any soup dish or just on its own with a bit of butter makes it total comfort on them cold blustery days.  So, go on and give it a go if you fancy something that will make you feel warm inside but also keeps the scales down..:)

Carrot and Poppy Seed Bread