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The Night Before Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2014 by nicdempsey

Tradition is important. So Louis Armstrong… For me, the Christmas story embodies the truth at the heart of my faith. Life can be painful and hard but hope is real.. I find that Christmas intensifies how we feel about how things … Continue reading →

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Handmade Christmas: The Aperitif Pack

Posted on December 24, 2014 by nicdempsey

I made 7 of these as presents. The idea is that they kick off an evening.     This is what’s in the bag: Something to drink A miniature each of cherry brandy,  plum gin, raspberry gin and sugar syrup. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Baking

Posted on December 23, 2014 by nicdempsey

Yesterday, I messed up my kitchen, again and again. And used up all the plain flour in ght house! This is what I made.. Spinach, feta and smoked paprika muffins. I had a couple for breakfast and another with a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Radio

Posted on December 22, 2014 by nicdempsey

I love BBC radio and I really love BBC radio at Christmas. Here are the things I’m looking forward to over Christ Brain of Britain, Brain of Brains – starts 22 December 2014 I love Brain of Britain (and Russell Davies), … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – The Finish Line

Posted on December 22, 2014 by nicdempsey

All of my energy last week seemed to go on work. I don’t think it actually did but it’s been so dark as we head towards the shortest day, I felt like all I did was get up, go to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on December 21, 2014 by nicdempsey

Someone at the work Christmas lunch on Friday was telling me how much he liked Christmas music, he is young and inexperienced and doesn’t know about Chas and Dave’s Christmas album. Amateur…

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The List

Posted on December 20, 2014 by nicdempsey

Last weekend before Christmas and the to-do list. Help! House General clean of kitchen (sort out the recycling and rubbish, mop the floor and general cleaning) General clean of bathroom (change towels, empty bin, clean bath, sink and toilet) General clean of bedroom(change … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on December 19, 2014 by nicdempsey

Raspberry Gin Fizz This is another use for the raspberry gin that I made and a variation on my favourite Summer in a Glass. What 1oz raspberry gin 1/2oz sugar syrup 1/2oz lemon juice Prosecco How 1. Put the gin, … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on December 19, 2014 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I am so over this week and ready to start my Christmas break so this is the last Friday Links post for year. 1. That’s another huge piece of the London I grew up in gone to property … Continue reading →

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Handmade Christmas: Gingerbread Syrup

Posted on December 18, 2014 by nicdempsey

It’s very close to Christmas now, 7 days. On the way to work and in the office I can almost feel everyone slowing unwinding. The trains in the morning are crowded but the usual tension of a London commute has snapped, … Continue reading →

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