Monthly Archives: January 2013

Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on January 4, 2013 by nicdempsey

It’s not really that surprising that I got given some cocktail related stuff for Christmas. Amongst them was The PDT Cocktail Book by Jim Meehan. I have a FNC, the Green-ish Deacon that originated from this book, but I’d never … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on January 4, 2013 by nicdempsey

The first Friday of 2013. How’s the year going for you so far? 1) Would you feed people Spam? I would not because it’s horrid, and spamapes? Just take a moment and reflect on the horror of that word.. So … Continue reading →

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The Day in Food: Back to Reality

Posted on January 3, 2013 by nicdempsey

Life resumed it’s normal pace yesterday. After the joy of Christmas, it’s time to knuckle down and grind through the last months of winter. On Tuesday night, I set myself for success, I shut all screens down at 9pm and … Continue reading →

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Mince Pies and Mincemeat

Posted on January 2, 2013 by nicdempsey

I know that it’s January and that a post on mince pies is maybe not encouraging for people who’ve embarked on a ‘New Year, New Me’ health kick. However, these are good and  I am proud of them so here … Continue reading →

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2013

Posted on January 1, 2013 by nicdempsey

Welcome to the New Year. These photos are from the walk I took with Richard, Sue, Sarah and Jackie last year. It was an lovely cold and sunny day. It was also the walk that persuaded me that it was … Continue reading →

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