We're no strangers to eating all the chocolate, cheese, and beige foods at Christmas - it is the time to indulge! And like everyone else on the planet, we're currently watching the calories and detoxing our bodies, replacing indulgent meals with healthy and nutritional options. We love this salmon recipe - salmon is great for keeping your mind in top shape, as well as providing essential oils to keep your body strong and healthy. Why not try this at home yourself, or ask your

It’s the spookiest time of the year! When witches go riding, and black cats are seen. The moon laughs and whispers, 'tis near Halloween! Halloween is right around the corner and we have been busy mixing potions, with crow’s feet, rat tails and spider eyes in our cauldron to bring you a scary treat. Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 227g tin chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato purée 250g Charlotte potatoe

Warm your body and soul with this spiced pumpkin soup - quick and easy to make, and perfect for a cold Autumn evening! Ingredients (serves 4): 1 tbs of unsalted butter 2 roughly chopped onions 2 cloves of garlic, diced 2 tsp capped fresh ginger 1 1/2 tsp curry powder 3/4 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp of salt 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 2 bay leaves 1 pumpkin (chopped and roasted) 1 cup water 3 tbsp cream 1 teaspoon black pepper A handful of feta cheese R

Here at Access Care, the summer has flown by! September is here and the school year started again for children across the UK. Although September is largely known as ‘back to school’ month across the UK, the Anglo-Saxons knew it as Gerst Monath (Barley month) because it was the time of year that they would harvest the barley for their favourite drink – Barley brew. What is your favourite refreshing drink? Maybe you fancy trying something new this month? If so, here’s a recipe

It feels to me like the temperature has certainly dropped recently and I know I personally head for the not so healthy treats when the colder days and nights start to set in. I am hoping for warmer weather to be with us again but for now naughty treats are much needed! A treat I particularly like to indulge in is Scones especially homemade scones fresh out of the oven, with the works, fresh clotted cream and a big dollop of jam even better and totally delicious! Scones got th

We're feeling all summery here at Access Care HQ in Hampshire and to welcome July we wanted to share with you a recipe for one of our favourite desserts - Eton Mess! Fresh strawberries and cream, with the crunch of a light meringue.... Yum! Ask your live-in carer to help you make this dessert and enjoy together on a bright summer evening. This Eton Mess recipe takes just 10 minutes to make! Did you know: Eton Mess gets its name as it is the dessert traditionally served at Eto

We love sweet treats and baking here at Access Care HQ in Hampshire - so we thought we would share with you this light dessert! The best part? It's super quick and easy to make - under 10 minutes! Give this dessert a try for spring! Ingredients - 250g lemon curd - 1 mango, blended into a smooth paste - 150ml double cream, whipped - Zest of 2 limes - 20cm ready-made sweet pastry case Method 1. Mix together the lemon curd with the cream and the zest of 1 lime. 2. Spoon the mixt

We're getting ready for spring - sunshine, fresh air, undoubtedly lots of rain, flowers, and warmer weather! In the spirit of spring, we have found this recipe to share with you: a healthy spring dish, make this delightful dish with lots of English vegetables available from your green grocer or farm shop! Ingredients: 500g new potatoes 350g runner beans Bunch of spring onions 140g tomatoes, chopped 200g Cheshire/Lancashire cheese 15g fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped Handful

Here is a dish that will keep you warm for spring and contains lots of delicious and nutritious English ingredients - and it's all cooked in one pan so saves you washing up! To find quality local ingredients, for vegetables visit your local green grocers; for meat your local butcher will have all the best cuts of meat; and for things like cheese, eggs, and other ingredients you can try your local farm shop. Ingredients: 4 locally sourced pork sausages from the butcher 4 rashe

Thinking of what to make for lunch that is light, easy to make but still winter themed? Try the Winter Tuna Niçoise! It's a delicious classic with a comforting wintery twist - ask your carer to make you this salad and enjoy together. Tuna is full of protein, and this meal is also gluten free if this is a dietary requirement. We have adapted this recipe from the BBC Good Food website. Ingredients: 450g waxy potatoes, unpeeled & thickly sliced 2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp olive oil 4 egg

Home-cooked and nutritious meals are a winner in our books and this simple winter dish is so easy to make and can help you keep warm throughout winter! You can cook this yourself, or ask your live-in carer to prepare this delicious and budget friendly meal for you. Please find the ingredients and method on how to make it below - we have adapted this recipe from BBC Good Food. Ingredients: 4 sausages 2 parsnips 2/3 medium sized potatoes 175g Brussel sprouts 4 tbsp. milk 1 tbsp

A group of the UK's finest Live-in Care Agencies have come together to plan a celebration for all those in receipt of/providing/promoting Live-in Care, and we'd love for you to join in too! How does it work? It’s really very simple – it’s a chance to invite friends, family & neighbours to join you (and your client/carer if you are one) for a celebration – so come on, make a traditional English tea, pop on your crown, wave your flag, raise a glass and smile for the camera; th