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This month we have a slightly more complicated (but not difficult) May recipe. Give it a try, I don’t think you will be disappointed. Keeps well if you don’t eat in one afternoon. Ingredients: Blueberry Sauce • 1 teaspoon cornstarch/cornflower • 2 teaspoons lemon juice (or water) • 1 cup (140g) fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw) • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar Flling • 1 can full-fat sweetened condensed milk • 90ml lemon juice (about 2 lemons) • 1 teaspoon liemon zest (

In this issue: BLC Events Where Are They Now? BLC Survey - Reminder Recipe Corner Past BLC Events HR and Health Articles Book Review Crossword Podcasts Classifieds Chair Report Spring has been a lively and energising period for the Club, with a great mix of social events and new initiatives coming together. It’s really rewarding to see such a high level of engagement across our activities - considering the work that goes on behind the scenes. We closed March on a real high wi

Three little words that immediately get your attention…Easy, Quick, Delicious. When time is not your friend, throw these simple ingredients together into a loaf tin and in less than an hour from start to finish, you have yourself a very nice afternoon tea, or lunchbox snack. Ingredients: 3 eggs 150g sugar 100ml vegetable oil (I don’t recommend using olive oil for this recipe) 150g plain / Greek yogurt pinch of Salt 1tsp vanilla extract 200g plain flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powde

Here is a great chocolate cake recipe for all occasions. As Easter is drawing closer, I’d incorporate chocolate or sugar eggs into the decorations. INGREDIENTS 265g plain all purpose flour55g cocoa powder, unsweetened (do not use Nesquick!) 11/2 tsp baking powder 11/2 tsp baking soda (bi-carb soda) 440g white sugar 1 tsp salt 2 eggs (55-65g each) 1 cup milk (low or full fat) 125ml vegetable oil (or canola) 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water For chocolate buttercream fr

In this issue: April Events New - Money Matters BLC Events BLC Survey Recipe Corner Past BLC Events HR and Health Articles Podcasts AGM CHAIR REPORT As we move into the spring months, I would like to share a few updates on the many activities and initiatives currently underway within the Club. I am happy to say that we have now added a new finance column. Following the introduction of the HR feature last month, we felt it was important to continue expanding the range of topic

Good morning, Pancake Lovers! There’s nothing quite like the smell of pancakes wafting through the house on a lazy weekend morning. Today I’m sharing my secret recipe for the fluffiest buttermilk pancakes you’ll ever taste. Perfectly golden, light, and tender, these pancakes are sure to become a family favorite. Let’s get flipping! INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose/plain flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cu

A summer inspired recipe that comes from the lovely Australian baker, Julie Goodwin. This slice is a great one to cook with kids – it’s a simple melt-and-mix recipe that little hands can really get involved with. Ingredients: 250g salted butter, chopped2 cups (430g) caster sugar4 eggs1½ cups (225g) plain flour1 cup (85g) moist coconut flakes2 lemons, zested and juicedicing sugar and double cream, for serving Method: Preheat oven to 180*C fan-forced. Grease and line a 20 x 30

Margaritas are usually associated with summertime when the weather is warm, but this cranberry margarita recipe proves that doesn’t have to be the case. This cooler-weather margarita infused with a tangy and sweet cranberry simple syrup is the perfect drink to make you transition from summer into autumn. Ingredients: 1 cup cranberry simple syrup * 1 cup tequila, divided1/4 cup orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 medium limes)icecoarse-grained s

Data suggests that over the past several decades, we have been getting less and less sleep. Work takes priority in many people’s lives, which means that social and family life is reduced to late evenings and weekends. Sleep, for many, seems like a luxury that few can afford. In our performance-centred world, sleeping may even be seen as a sign of laziness and weakness. At the same time, many really want to sleep, but for many reasons both external (e.g. noise disturbance) or

As spring approaches, bringing with it a bloom of life and colour, along comes allergy season for many. Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, affects a significant portion of the population, presenting an array of symptoms that can dampen the spirit of this beautiful season. Understanding the nature of spring allergies, their triggers, and effective management strategies can greatly improve quality of life during these months. What are Spring Allergies? Spring aller

I have recently been delivering some workshops on menstrual health and thought it might be a good topic to share in the newsletter. Take a moment to think back to your first period. What was that experience like? Were you prepared, or did it come as a surprise? Many of us begin this journey with limited knowledge and surrounded by stigma. Half of the world’s population will menstruate, yet conversations around menstrual health remain shrouded in stigma and misinformation. Men

We’re surrounded by big health promises on social media; 30-day transformations, clean eating resets, total lifestyle overhauls. The message is often all-or-nothing, but the reality is that most lasting health improvements come from tiny, repeatable shifts, not major reinventions. As a health coach and nurse, I’ve seen how the smallest behaviour changes, when done consistently can create surprisingly meaningful results. You don’t need perfect discipline but rather gentle, dai

Making Sense of Weight Loss Options : The truth about GLP-1 medications, side effects, and proven strategies you can start today. I hope this newsletter finds you well. In this issue, I thought I would share some information about a topic that is making headlines: GLP-1 receptor agonist medications for weight loss, including Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro. As a nurse and a health coach, I think it’s important to understand these treatments and how they might affect your health

How Your Environment Might Be Impacting Your Health – Part 1: Your Home Healthy habits don’t rely on willpower alone. They grow from the environment you live in every day. When we talk about environment, we mean, your home, your social world, and your digital space. Each one quietly influences how you feel, what you do, and which choices come more easily. Let’s start with the most immediate layer: your home. Modern homes often contain more chemical exposure than we realise. C

Ingredients: • 200 g unsalted butter, softened • 200 g white caster sugar • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 medium free-range egg, beaten • 400 g plain flour, plus extra for dusting • 250 g icing sugar, plus extra for dusting • gold and silver edible sprinkles, silver balls and white shimmer pearls, to decorate (available from the baking section as most supermarkets or online) Method: Step 1 In a bowl, cream together the butter, caster sugar and cinnamon until light and fluffy. Add

This month’s recipe comes from “delicious Magazine”. This cake will make your home smell wonderful and is so easy to make. Just weigh out the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients, stir them together, then bake. Ingredients • 250g unsalted butter, plus extra to grease • 250g light muscovado sugar • 100g black treacle • 120g marmalade • Finely grated zest 1 unwaxed orange • 2 medium free-range eggs, lightly beaten • 350g plain flour • 2 tbsp ground ginger • 2 tsp baking powd

A charming vintage sponge cake topped with a warm caramelised coconut glaze. Simple to make in one pan. It is perfect for afternoon tea and stays deliciously moist for days. Recipe is courtesy of the NY Times. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1026645-lazy-daisy-cake Ingredients • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the pan • 2 large eggs, at room temperature • ¾cup/150 grams granulated sugar • 1 cup/128 grams all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • ½ teaspo

Ingredients: • 125g butter, unsalted, at room temper- ature, chopped • 155g (3/4 cup) caster sugar • 1 lemon, rind finely grated • 250g fresh ricotta (see note) • 3 eggs • 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour • 60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice • 100g (1/4 cup) lemon curd, plus extra to serve • Pure icing sugar, to dust • Vanilla ice cream, to serve Method: 1. Preheat oven to 170C/150C fan forced. Grease and line the base of a 20cm springform cake pan with baking paper. 2. Use elec

In this issue: Chair report March Events Recipe Corner Anyone for a Plats du Jour? BLC Events including Car Boot Sale! New - HR Article Podcasts Wordsearch and Crossword Classifieds Calendar CHAIR REPORT I suspect I was not the only one surprised by the fresh fall of snow in the middle of February, just as many of us were beginning to think of spring. While some travelled to warmer destinations over the Carnival break and others sought out even more snow elsewhere, Luxembourg

Christmas is coming, and with it, comes lots of lovely celebration, time with family and friends an ever-growing mound of tempting treats at home, festive food at work and party invitations galore. This can be a challenging time for the health conscious so let’s have a look at some ways to navigate the festive season and keep your wellbeing intact: Maintain a Normal Routine. Routine often disappears at this time of year, but it’s important to maintain some structure. Planning