At home with Mrs E

Feeding your family shouldn’t feel this hard. If groceries are stretching you right now, start here: 👉 Use what you have 👉 Stretch ingredients 👉 Cook simply That’s the Bitsa way.

Lately I've been hearing the same thing from so many women: "I'm exhausted." "I can't lose weight like I used to." "My sleep is terrible." "I just don't feel like myself." Sometimes we assume we need more willpower, a stricter diet or the latest supplement. But often, our bodies are simply changing. During perimenopause, your nutritional needs shift. Protein, fibre, healthy fats, calcium and key vitamins become even more important for supporting energy, muscle, bone health and overall wellbeing. The good news? You don't need a complete overhaul. Small changes, repeated consistently, can make a big difference.

Rustic White Bean & Chicken Stew

Bitsa Crepes: The Make-Anything Meal (At Home or Off-Grid)

Mum Breakfasts: Prep and Eat (Even If It’s On the Go or at Your Desk)

A Simple Reset for Busy Weeks (No Detox, No Overthinking)

With grocery prices climbing, I think we need to normalise flexible cooking again. Meals don’t need to be perfect to be delicious. That’s the whole idea behind Bitsa Meals — practical dinners made from what’s already in the fridge, freezer or pantry. Healthy food doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive or aesthetic enough for a magazine shoot. Sometimes it just needs to feed everyone well. #BitsaMeals #FriedRice #BudgetMeals #EasyDinnerIdeas #LeftoversRecipe #FamilyMeals #PantryCooking

Is It My Gut, My Diet, Hormones… or Am I Just Tired?

What to Do With a Bag of Frozen Prawns (Simple, Real Meals)

Bitsa Meals: The No-Recipe Way to Feed Your Family (When the Fridge Looks a Bit Sad)

I see this all the time… Women go gluten-free (sometimes dairy too), feel a bit better… then slowly start reacting to everything else. It’s frustrating — and confusing. But it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because removing foods doesn’t actually rebuild your gut. That’s the part most people miss. If this sounds familiar, I’ve shared more on this in the link.

Batch cooking soups this weekend. Nothing fancy — just simple meals that make life easier when it’s cold, busy, and you can’t be bothered. This is usually where things either go really well… or completely fall apart. Because when you’re tired, complicated doesn’t work. Soups are one of the easiest ways to keep things consistent without overthinking food — especially if your gut’s been a bit off. I’ve put a few simple ideas together here >>

There’s a difference between cutting back… and cooking smarter. When you get it right, meals don’t feel smaller — they feel more satisfying. You don’t need more food. Just better ways to use what you already have.

When your gut starts working properly again: ✔ Food feels easier ✔ Energy stabilises ✔ You stop overthinking every meal It’s not about a perfect diet. It’s about capacity. That’s what we rebuild over 6 weeks.

Yorkshire puddings weren’t always a side dish… They were the starter. A clever way to fill everyone up before the main meal — so less meat was needed. Simple. Filling. Strategic. It’s the kind of thinking we’ve lost a bit over time. And maybe worth bringing back. #budgetcooking #familymeals #traditionalcooking #fromscratchcooking #realfoodideas #frugalkitchen

One of the most common questions I get: “How long does it take to feel better?” The answer is often quicker than you think. • A few days → steadier energy • 2–4 weeks → improved digestion & sleep • 4–8 weeks → more stable mood & clarity Not perfect. But noticeably better. Your body responds when you support it. #guthealing #nutritiontips #healthjourney #womenswellness #balancedhealth #smallchangesbigresults

You’re Not Broken: How to Start Rebuilding Food Tolerance (Without Cutting Everything Out)