Blueberry Muffins For Beginners

Recently after seeing all of these baking tutorials on YouTube, it's really made me want to get baking some more! But I'll be honest, I'm definitely not a pro... so I wanted to start off with something quick and simply but equally delicious! Blueberry muffins seemed the perfect choice.

What you'll need:

- Muffin cases

- 110g plain flour

- 110g butter

- 65g caster sugar

- 2 free-range eggs

- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

- 125g blueberries

- Pinch of nutmeg

1. Begin by creaming the butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Then slowly pour in the eggs and mix for 3 minutes. Add the flour, baking powder and nutmeg then stir to combine.

2. Now place a spoonful of muffin mixture into each muffin case, filling each to just over half way. Place about 5 blueberries in each case. 

3. Bake in the oven set at 200C/400F/Gas 6 for 20 minutes

And there you have it... super delicious blueberry muffins done within one hour! If you happen to have a go using my tutorial, let me know how you get on and definitely tweet me a pic! @gemfash

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I have worn Freya since I first started wearing bras!! So a good few years now, and I would absolutely recommend them to anybody who is looking for a long-lasting bra that is all about the perfect fit! Wherever Freya is sold, there will be someone on hand to measure you ensuring you go home with the perfect bra. They are sold in John Lewis, Selfridges, Debenhams, House of Fraser... so wherever you are I'm sure there'll be a stockist near you!

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The team sent me 2 products to try - Cooling Finish Lotion and Mind Over Matter.

Left to right: Cooling Finish Lotion, Mind Over Matter

Cooling Finish Lotion, £12

This product is a body moisturiser containing vitamin E and menthol which delivers a cooling sensation and replenishes skin moisture levels after your workout. It smells absolutely amazing and comes out as a clear gel so it is super easy and smooth to apply and made me feel really refreshed after applying this post workout. The formula includes allantoin which helps to replenish moisture lost during exercise, and a unique deodorising ingredient helps to effectively control body odour. It's a winner for me!
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Mind Over Matter, £7
It doesn't surprise me that this is their best selling product. This balm is used to motivate you before your workout, using the power of essential oils to help focus the mind and give you that kick start! This is best applied over pulse points such as your wrist, temples and neck. It comes in a super cute tiny tube that it's so easy to just throw into your gym bag. With a blend of rosemary, peppermint and bergamot essential oils, it smells absolutely amazing - I couldn't help but keep smelling my wrists during my workout! I definitely found it pushed me to work harder.
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