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Not what I thought I’d be writing today..

Posted on June 13, 2013 by nicdempsey

Today’s post was supposed to be about World Oceans Day and sustainable fish. I know you can hardly contain yourself and if you hang on that post is coming, it’s just going to take a little time because there is … Continue reading →

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Sourdough

Posted on June 12, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’ve been thinking about trying sourdough bread for a while. I like making bread and sourdough tastes great. Also in May I found and now follow this blog by Annalisa Barbieri who waxes lyrical about sourdough and likes the same … Continue reading →

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Growth

Posted on June 11, 2013 by nicdempsey

Years ago, before they became really popular and therefore really hard to get, I had an allotment. I loved it but it was a lot of work and stuff was happening and I had to give it up. Now I … Continue reading →

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Super Summer Week One

Posted on June 8, 2013 by nicdempsey

So it’s been a week. One of things I love about this challenge is that it encourages a bit of effort every day. Each day I can do something that’s good for me and it’s been great to remember that … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on June 7, 2013 by nicdempsey

Friday Night Cocktails have been thin on the ground recently. I haven’t stopped drinking, but tend to have one perfect G&T and call it done. However, this came up in my feed and I thought I’d try it. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on June 7, 2013 by nicdempsey

Welcome to Friday, I hope you’ve all had a good week? Here are this week’s links: 1) Mark Steel on food banks Oxfam says “changes to the benefit system are the most common reasons for people using food banks”, but … Continue reading →

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Anniversaries

Posted on June 6, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’m rubbish at remembering things. I forget simple things, when to take something out of the oven, where I put my keys/earphones/phone/shoes/lunchbox, what time I’m supposed to meet someone, what train I’m supposed to catch, the name of the new … Continue reading →

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Pizza Dough

Posted on June 5, 2013 by nicdempsey

Friday Night Pizza is a tradition at my house, on the Friday’s I spend at home, which is most of them! It’s easy, cheap, doesn’t require too much thought and is delicious. Generally, I use whatever vegetables are left in … Continue reading →

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Sunshine makes a difference, so does action..

Posted on June 4, 2013 by nicdempsey

It’s June and the sunshine decided to show up! Yesterday morning even the weather forecaster was surprised, saying that she wasn’t sure she remembered the vocabulary for ‘sunny and warm all week’. For 3 days in a row, I’ve worn … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on June 3, 2013 by nicdempsey
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