Monthly Archives: June 2012

Baked Beans

Posted on June 11, 2012 by nicdempsey

I hate baked beans. The ones that come in tins. Loathe them. If there is a hell and I end up there, baked beans will be the only thing to eat. Nasty, nasty things, it’s the bean juice, tastes horrid … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on June 10, 2012 by nicdempsey

Plan B, Ill Manors Went to see this yesterday. There but for the grace of God and an amazing parent…

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Goal Catch Up

Posted on June 9, 2012 by nicdempsey

I’m really good at setting the monthly goals but over the past couple of months the achieving and monitoring them has slipped a bit. So every Saturday, I’m going to look at how I’m doing and what needs to change, … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on June 8, 2012 by nicdempsey

Cherry Beer I blame this cocktail on Maxanne and Hawksmoor at Home. The book has a cocktail called ‘Shaky Pete’s’ Ginger Brew, it sounded good. I didn’t have any of the ingredients. I did have a bottle of Blue Moon … Continue reading →

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Foodie Penpals – June

Posted on June 7, 2012 by nicdempsey

My parcel arrived from Dan, delayed slightly by the long weekend. So what was in it? Dan believes that “in order to make great food, you need to start with the basics” and sent his favourite Maldon Sea Salt. I … Continue reading →

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Anchovy Roast Lamb

Posted on June 6, 2012 by nicdempsey

Anchovies are one of my favourite things. I love them on pizza, I love them in the leek, anchovy and goats cheese tart (I will post that recipe at some point), I love them in pasta and I eat them … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on June 3, 2012 by nicdempsey

This Sunday, I admit I may have lost the fight against ‘country’ music years ago. The Jayhawks No long story, I’ve had ‘Hollywood Town Hall’ for years and I love it… Crowded in the Wings Take Me With You When … Continue reading →

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June Goals

Posted on June 2, 2012 by nicdempsey

This month I’m going to borrow steal an idea from Back to Her Roots, I’m going to give myself £30 and for each day I complete the allotted exercise goal, I get £1 to spend on whatever I like, for … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on June 1, 2012 by nicdempsey

Pimms O’Clock! (It’s worth pointing out that when I was thinking about Friday Night Cocktail and when I took the pictures, it was last weekend and it was beautifully sunny and more hot than usual for an English May, if … Continue reading →

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