It can be hard to change. I have often felt torn between a desire to change something about myself and a contrary inner voice insisting that I am fine the way I am. It can lead to lots of internal conflict, not to mention inertia! Take my relationship with my mirror, for example. It is […]
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Sugar – it’s a sticky mess. We’re told we should lay off the golden syrup, but that maple syrup’s fine, that we should steer clear of chocolate, except the dark stuff, or the ones sweetened with xylitol, and that our kids will explode if they eat too many jellies, but they can mainline dates and […]
Wandering Into Wellness A series of podcasts with Finn Murray and Lydia Sasse – filmed out-and-about in areas of natural beauty. Conversations about health and wellness. Interviews with people who inspire them. Finn and Lydia discuss everything from sex to travelling in these fun and information-packed podacsts. You can contact kathy@thehopsack.ie if you have any topic you would like to see […]
Our basic philosophy on health food and natural healthcare, is that it shouldn't be more expensive to eat natural foods and live a healthy life. We think we do an OK job, but we're always striving to improve. Whether it's ensuring our basic organic produce prices compete with a decent non-organic options, or sticking tins of organic beans […]
Quick, healthy, tasty.and colourful! These are perfect for making with kids – they can weigh and decorate, they just need an adult helper to do the blending. Can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack – and they'll last in the fridge for a while. Protein-packed chia seeds give this pudding a lovely moussey consistency and […]
By The Hopsack's Head Chef, Nicky Halliday. This dish is bound to impress your loved one on Valentine’s evening. It’s not too filling and super quick to prepare. I have also incorporated 6 different aphrodisiac ingredients to boost libido. Takes 30 mins to prepare Serves 2 Ingredients 250g goat's cheese log (cut into rounds) 5 figs […]
It's in his kiss… My 108th (or thereabouts) internet date had come to an end. As I sipped the last of my drink, I couldn’t help it, my heart sank, he wasn’t ‘the one’. It hadn’t been a bad date, but no sparks had flown and my feet were still firmly rooted to the ground. […]