On Saturday we had our engagement party. Here are some things that I learnt: You can get away with inviting more people than you think will comfortably fit. Some people will show up at the start of the party. Prepare well in advance so you’re relaxed when people arrive. Once …
I’m running low on fuel, literally and figuratively. And like my car, I wonder if I’ve been doing the same in other areas of my life – waiting for the “fuel to run dry” before doing anything about it. I’m tired. It is my own fault really, for not going …
This morning I woke with a pain in my back. Not a terrible pain, just a niggling, gripping one that appears when I change position. My instinct was to get painkillers. But then I thought: No. There’s obviously something broken here, and if I numb it I might damage it …
… I won’t be eating pancakes due to a social engagement. So I indulged yesterday, in order to get a photo for my website. It’s been a really tough time for me of late, and I appreciate all the support I’ve received. So much of my time is spent putting …
So last night and this morning I’ve had a headache. I didn’t sleep very well, and was generally feeling sorry and sad. But not to be deterred from my plan, I opted to fire up the hob and test out modifications to my blueberry pancake recipe. So here we go: Nom. …
Well, it’s almost that time of year again: Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, or if you’re like me, pancake day! I have a couple of recipes on my website now, and shall be spending much time in the next few weeks “practising” pancakes, with the excuse of getting pictures …
Over Christmas I did manage to get the ball rolling on recipe-writing. So now we have cheese omelette, egg-fried rice and blueberry pancakes. Enjoy!
In a bit of a change of tone to my usual posts, I just thought I should mention that I’ve added a few new recipes to my website. Chilli con carne, chicken tikka thighs and a low fat tiramisu. I’m hoping to add more recipes within the next few weeks …
I swear, winter makes my body want to hibernate. I want to sleep all the time, and when I’m awake I want to eat non-stop. I don’t want to sleep through winter, it’s actually my favourite time of the year. Less hayfever, easier to control bedroom temperature for good sleep, …
A poem about life abhorring simplification.
