Slimming around the World

[...] Florence, a couple of days later, I picked up a jar of truffle butter, as well as some dried porcini mushrooms which add a rich earthy flavour to any dish, and experimented with these when I got [...]

[...] my own. I resolved to join a local slimming group. I heard from a few friends that Slimming World was really great and liked the sound of their plan. The decision was made. above:& [...]

[...] I won’t even get the choice of what I eat, however, I had already put off joining Slimming World for weeks with one excuse after another. Is there really ever the perfect time to [...]

[...] on this blog I’ve added notes, such as the Syn count, for anyone who, like me, is a Slimming World member. Wild mushrooms with truffle tagliatelle This recipe uses a tasty mixture of mushrooms. [...]

[...] twist. Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Ingredients per person: half tbsp of extra virgin olive oil* one-quarter of a white onion one-quarter of a chilli (use a hot chilli if you want [...]

[...] the fat removed) 1 portobello mushroom Small bunch of chives 1 calorie spray for frying (or extra virgin olive oil*) A dash of vinegar Total Slimming World Syns: zero* *taken from your Healty Extras [...]

[...] bunch of fresh sage 1 clove of garlic freshly ground black pepper 7.5ml (half a table spoon) extra virgin olive oil* 1 level tsp truffle butter** 5g Parmagiano Reggiano*** Total Syn value: 2 (or none [...]

[...] , where I noticed there were plenty of locals – always a good sign. I ordered their mushroom fettucine and it was the best pasta dish I’d ever tasted! I asked the waitress what was the [...]

[...] tomato sauce recipe that I picked up in Florence, with a spicy twist. Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Ingredients per person: half tbsp of extra virgin olive oil* one-quarter of a [...]

[...] to a full English breakfast. Soft poached eggs and asparagus brunch Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes (including the time to boil the water) Ingredients per person: 2 eggs 4 sprigs [...]

[...] this amount of pasta but you can use more if you wish, just be sure to take it from your Healthy Extras allowance for the day. Method: Soak any dried mushrooms in water for at least 20 mins. With the [...]

[...] ) Total Syns: Zero* * For Slimming World members these should be taken from your Healthy Extras allowance, otherwise this counts as 3 Syns for the oil and 2 Syns for the cheese. Method: [...]

[...] in a forthcoming post. At Panetteria Pizzicheria Clara, you’ll find aged Parmigiano Reggiano, a deliciously, strong hard cheese I’ve heard described as ‘ a triumph of [...]

[...] truffle in it but can be bought in some supermarkets and is the least expensive option. *** Parmigiano Reggiano is a strong, semi-fat hard cheese made with partially skimmed milk. It’s strong [...]

[...] Syn count, for anyone who, like me, is a Slimming World member. Wild mushrooms with truffle tagliatelle This recipe uses a tasty mixture of mushrooms. White mushrooms are your every day [...]

[...] help the pasta not to stick together. Cut or tear the white mushrooms into about 1 inch chunks. Finely shop the garlic and sage but keep separate. Grate the cheese. Drizzle a little [...]

[...] 10 and 15 minutes depending how thick they are and how you like it. Chop up the mushroom into 1 inch chunks and fry. Remove all the fat from the bacon. Grill the bacon. Put a dash of vinegar in the [...]