Oat Crunchies...

By the time you have finished reading this blog post, you will 100% want to make these little a squares of joy! There is no need in buying sweets this year for the trick-or-treaters just hand out these... although we can't guarantee that they won't come back for more! 

All you need is... 

180g hopper pot cane sugar porridge

250g dark or milk chocolate 

100g unsalted butter - cut them into small cubes

150g digestive biscuits 

1.  Break the chocolate into small pieces, put them in a heat proof bowl and add the butter. Melt gently over a pan of hot water, making sure to stir it now and then. Once the chocolate mixture is completely smooth, carefully lift the bowl off the pan and place the heatproof bowl onto a safe surface. 
2. Put the biscuits into a plastic food bag and use the rolling pin to break the biscuits, no smaller than you thumbnail, add the oats to the bashed biscuits. Then add both the biscuits and the oats to the melted chocolate and mix well so all the oats and chunks of biscuits are covered well. 
3. scoop all of the mixture into a greased tin and spread evenly. Cover with cling film and the leave to chill in the fridge for about 2 hours. Then cut them into equal size squares. Then sit back, relax and enjoy!! 

3 Secrets of Porridge

Well it's no secret that our hopper pots are delicious, but what you might not know is the benefit that you get from eating porridge as part of your daily routine.

Some of these are...

1. Appetite Regulation, our porridge has a high amount of dietary fiber. This will help to fill you up for longer, hopefully preventing you from overeating. 
2. Energy, carbohydrates are macronutrients which are needed for optimal brain function and to give you energy throughout the day.
3. our porridge contains Vitamin A, this is needed for your vision, cell and tissue growth and reproduction. 

Power Foods!

Did anyone see the September issue of Woman & Home?

In the 'Top 10 Power Foods' article, Oats came in top! Hurray.

"Oats. They deliver B vitamins while being rich in low-GI soluble fibre. This means they are digested gradually, helping prevent peaks and dips in blood glucose and energy levels."

Oats are clearly good for you and help to keep your body healthy - whilst releasing energy slowly, which is perfect to keep you going throughout the day! Why not try something from our porridge range for breakfast. Delicious and healthy - what could get better!

Here are the 'Top 10 Power Foods':

1. Oats
2. Lentils
3. Kale
4. Plain Yoghurt
5. Avocados
6. Bananas
7. Salmon
8. Water
9. Steak
10. Eggs

Extreme Kayaking!

Photograph by Chris Korbulic

What do you think of extreme sports? Is it something you see as thrilling and exciting or terrifying and scary?

Recently photographed kayaking over the Santuario waterfall in Brazil, Chris Korbulic and his friend Ben Stookesberry love extreme sports especially kayaking. The sense of danger and unknown gives them a buzz and has an air of excitement. Stocking up on fuel food keeps them going and having a slow release of energy helps these guys keep strong and helps power through.

All we can say is well done to the pair as this is truly extreme... and terrifying!

Let us know what you think of extreme sports!

Meet Otis - the skydiving dog

When it comes to strenuous outdoor activities that call for use of the word extreme we all get a little wimpy and filled with excitement.

So we have nothing but mad love and respect going out to Otis, the ten-year-old pooch, who this week took part in his 64th – 64th!!! – tandem skydive.

The daredevil pug grew up around the Lodi Parachute Centre just outside Los Angeles and has been skydiving with his owner Will Da Silva for the last nine years.

As these incredible pictures demonstrate, Otis seems to be perfectly safe in his custom-made harness and we reckon he looks well cool in his doggles as he jumps out of the plane at 3,000ft.

3,000ft: Otis, we salute your canine genius.