Memes. They’re like buses. Nothing for months and then two come along at the same time! I’ve actually been quite tardy about completing these, but have now finally got around to it, so if you think you still haven’t had enough random info about me (as I’ve done both of these before), here goes. The […]
Click here for a full portionMarmalade bread & butter pudding
One of the signs that Spring is in the air in this country is the fact that the daffodils start to poke their heads through the frozen earth. Their arrival is gradual, amost stealthy – just a few slightly more substantial spikes among the spikes of green grass that you hardly notice at first. And […]
Click here for a full portionWaiter, there’s something in my… pulses!
And no, I haven’t confused a waiter with a nurse or a kitchen with a consulting room. This kind of pulse has nothing to do with be still my beating heart…
Click here for a full portionWining and dining on the Frontline
I’ve never much been one for danger myself. No, no – I’m far too attached to my limbs and averse to sudden loud noises to want to go and put myself in harm’s way. So how on earth did I find myself dining on the frontline (so to speak) one recent Saturday night? Fear not, […]
Click here for a full portionQuick pork chops with sherried mushrooms
One of my favourite quotes from The Simpsons goes something like this: Marge: It might be nice to go out to dinner tomorrow night. Homer: Tomorrow night? Friday? Pork chop night?? Marge, we haven’t missed pork chop night since the Great Pig Scare of 87!
Click here for a full portionI’m back – and here’s my scorecard
Days away from home – 16 Beds slept in – 4 Cities/towns stayed in – 3 Show-stopper meals – 2 Family and friends visited – 30 (give or take!)
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