6. Lifestyle – Adèle McLay

Sleeping our way to Success

Adele — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 12:13:45 +0000

Yes, it’s a corny heading, but hopefully it got your attention. We need more sleep to achieve success Have you noticed that lately there’s been umpteen studies done on the importance of sleep and how the deprivation of it adds to our stress levels and affects our long term health. Once upon a...
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Your Sizzling Life

Adele — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 13:02:32 +0000

The life of your dreams is waiting for you to bring it into being. Close your eyes and summon it up. Paint a mental picture of success in every aspect of your existence. You’re living with passion and energy, you’re in control and running the show on your own terms. You feel truly alive. Your...
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Pavlova Perfection

Adele — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:01:36 +0000

Pavlova is a tradition in New Zealand. There are ongoing debates between New Zealanders and the Australians as to which nation created this very sweet dessert. The Australians claim it as their own, saying it was created for Anna Pavlova, the famous ballerina who visited their country. Regardless, it is a favourite dessert with Antipodeans....
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Death by Chocolate Cake

Adele — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 14:37:55 +0000

Who doesn’t like a chocolatey Chocolate Cake. If you make this recipe with Chocolate Ganache, your family with love you for it… and the cake will be gone in seconds. So, take time out of your schedule and have fun in the kitchen making Death by Chocolate Cake. What you need for the cake 175...
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Bonanza Banana Cake

Adele — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:17:02 +0000

I have to confess to loathing bananas, but to loving Banana Cake that is covered in Lemon Icing. This is a wonderful banana-ery Banana Cake, which kids – big and small – will love. So, take time out of your schedule and head to the kitchen and bake. You won’t regret it. What you need...
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Classic Carrot Cake

Adele — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 13:51:05 +0000

For me, baking is a great way to take time out from the office. It’s “me time”! Plus I get great joy from seeing friends and family eat my cakes, and at times, faster than the speed of light. So, take time out from your schedule, head to the kitchen and bake this classic Carrot...
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Rocky Road Cookies for Summertime Fun

Adele — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 15:42:28 +0000

I am a lover of baking… I prefer to bake it than eat it, which is a good thing. However, as our daughter gets older, I am attempting to pass on to her a love of baking. Mostly she declines to bake, saying: “You can do it, Mummy”. Grrr…. but she has loved making this...
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Seductive Scottish Shortbread

Adele — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 01:02:17 +0000

I have loved Scottish Shortbread all of my life. My mother and maternal grandparents are Scottish, so I guess that accounts for it. While living in New Zealand, I regularly made Scottish Shortbread with the New Zealand and Australian recipes I found. However, upon arriving in the UK, I tasted ‘real’ Scottish Shortbread, and it...
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