Monthly Archives: February 2014

On my mind

Posted on February 20, 2014 by nicdempsey

1) 6 more days at work then I’m on holiday! 2) I need a list of things that I want to pack, I suck at packing. 3) Also it may think it’s the greatest nation in the world but what … Continue reading →

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Things I’m Eating This Week

Posted on February 19, 2014 by nicdempsey

This week I’ve been mostly eating… This chicken and chorizo bake This gingerbread These eggcups (Although with ham and without cheese this week!) This aubergine stew alas no pictures but it’s really good! Chickpeas and spinach   What are you eating this … Continue reading →

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Pizza Sauce

Posted on February 18, 2014 by nicdempsey

Last week Angie asked me what sauce I used for my pizza and if I had a recipe. I don’t, I’m more a pizza bianca person than a pizza with sauce person so if I want to put ‘sauce’ on, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Tasklist – What Got Done

Posted on February 17, 2014 by nicdempsey

I have to confess, I still haven’t hoovered the hall and I’ll have to do it tonight because I’m not sure I’ll be able to look at myself in the mirror if I don’t! I did pretty well and am … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on February 17, 2014 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! After a very stormy Friday night, the weather in London was glorious! Blue skies and sunshine all around. This weekend, I ate salad (and steak – not pictured!)   Baked cakes and bread. Ma came for Sunday lunch … Continue reading →

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Weekend Tasklist

Posted on February 15, 2014 by nicdempsey

After last week’s slacking/nephew time, I have some serious catching up to do! Depending on the weather, Ma is coming over one day this week, to help me with thinking about clothes for my holiday. I’m really bad at packing … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on February 14, 2014 by nicdempsey

This weeks drink is all about leftovers. I know, it sounds weird, it is a bit strange. However, I can’t abide waste and every week when I make the blueberry or cherry compote for my breakfast pots, there’s leftover liquid. … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on February 14, 2014 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I hope you’ve all had a good week, here is some reading material! 1) Britain and its Coast. This was fascinating, I knew that the coastline was in trouble and the flooding and damage this year has been … Continue reading →

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Buy Your Own Flowers

Posted on February 12, 2014 by nicdempsey

Somebody, and I really can’t remember who, once told me that a woman should never buy her own perfume or flowers. The theory was that flowers and perfume should always be bought for you by the men in your life. … Continue reading →

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Freezer soup

Posted on February 11, 2014 by nicdempsey

I make something like this maybe twice a month in winter, it was inspired by Becca’s Black Bean Soup, but I’ve never really followed an exact recipe and always use what I have, which with the exception of the carrots and … Continue reading →

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