Monthly Archives: May 2013

Friday Links

Posted on May 17, 2013 by nicdempsey

Overall, I think I’m winning this week (although Wednesday’s migraine was a bit of a setback!) Hopefully you’ve had a good week and are ready for some Friday reading! 1) I think I’m going to have a bash at sourdough. … Continue reading →

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Picture post – Craster – Dunstanburgh walk

Posted on May 16, 2013 by nicdempsey

Windswept Golfers getting in the way of the view… Cliffs Balancing sheep.. Embleton Bay. I really don’t ever get bored of that view! Or that one..

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Black Bean Burgers

Posted on May 15, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’ve been looking for a decent bean burger for a while. I saw this one at Back To Her Roots and it looked pretty good and Cassie’s recipes are ones I trust because any of her recipes I’ve made have always … Continue reading →

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Why I’m eating less meat.

Posted on May 14, 2013 by nicdempsey

I have mentioned it before and if you’ve read this blog over the last couple of months you’ll have noticed that I’m eating less meat and fish nowadays.  In fact my week in Amble, was the most meat heavy my … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on May 13, 2013 by nicdempsey

When anyone asked me what my plans were for this weekend, I said that I was “getting my fringe back”. Yes, folks haircut time had rolled around again and not a moment too soon. I’m well trained and don’t cut … Continue reading →

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Picture Post – The Beach

Posted on May 11, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’m getting around to sorting out holiday photos, I didn’t take loads this year and I haven’t sorted out anything from the ‘big’ camera. These are the photos from our walk on the Amble beach towards Hauxley. I’m not a … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on May 10, 2013 by nicdempsey

Last weekend the sun came out to play for a bit, it’s gone away again but over the weekend and on Monday and Tuesday, London was sure that Summer had finally arrived. Ma and I went up to Watford to … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on May 10, 2013 by nicdempsey

Friday comes around again! Happy reading.. 1) I’m pro-choice but this is barbaric. In a small village in remote Guangdong, a contact took me to her local family planning centre, and told the director that I was a state reporter … Continue reading →

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Things on my mind…

Posted on May 9, 2013 by nicdempsey

Why is is always harder to work a four day week when you have the Monday off than when you have the Friday off work? It probably doesn’t help when you have to minute a 5 hour meeting in that … Continue reading →

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Pickled Carrots

Posted on May 8, 2013 by nicdempsey

The night before I go on holiday, I clear the fridge. I make the ‘chuck it all in frittata’ for breakfast and the journey up to Amble and if there are any vegatables left over, I make soup. This time, … Continue reading →

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