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Weekend Task List

Posted on March 7, 2015 by nicdempsey

It’s the weekend, and I’m tired. I’m still not 100% better post flu so I’m keeping the task list for the weekend simple. Make Bread Clean the fridge Defrost the freezer Hoover all the floors Change the bed Washing and Ironing … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail – Sloe Whisky

Posted on March 6, 2015 by nicdempsey

Do you remember how in the summer, I made all sorts of infused alcohol and gave it away for Christmas? Last November, I got hold of some frozen sloes and started a sloe gin and a sloe whisky off as … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on March 6, 2015 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I end this week feeling very tired and fed up with coughing (which I am still doing – no it’s not fair!). I have also found out that I am considered wise because I know the order of … Continue reading →

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Oven Chips

Posted on March 5, 2015 by nicdempsey

There is not a lot to dislike about chips, done right they are perfect potatoey goodness, I don’t actually eat them as much as I’d like to because the best chips are the ones my mum makes (chips my mum makes … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Read – February 2015

Posted on March 4, 2015 by nicdempsey

Roman Holiday – Ruthie Knox (Kindle TBR List) Apparently, Ruthie Knox can’t write a book (or two books) I don’t enjoy. I liked that both people had stuff to work through. That the hero was black and while it wasn’t an … Continue reading →

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February Recap and Plans for March

Posted on March 3, 2015 by nicdempsey

February was not a good month. I sort of feel that January and February have been ruined by my being sick and that I’ve yet to start the year at all. I want to feel well and nothing that I … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Flu

Posted on March 2, 2015 by nicdempsey

Hello world! It’s been a while. It’s been a while because the cold that wouldn’t die, mutated into something else really grim, we’re thinking flu because of the uncontrollable shaking, high temp and my not being able to eat or … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on February 20, 2015 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! It’s always good to get to the end of the week and onto the weekend! Tonight I have friends coming for dinner and other fun stuff planned for the rest of the weekend. This week’s links… 1) Tax … Continue reading →

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Green Sauce

Posted on February 19, 2015 by nicdempsey

I originally made this to go with roasted pork belly, where it was a great foil to the fatty pork, but there was quite a bit left over and I do hate waste! So, I’ve put it in a cheese sandwich, … Continue reading →

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Simple Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on February 18, 2015 by nicdempsey

Sometimes you need a cake. Last weekend on Saturday, I needed cake. I made my go-to chocolate cupcakes because I almost always have the ingredients in the house, then I took some of them to Kathy and Adam’s and some … Continue reading →

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