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Four things

Posted on January 10, 2013 by nicdempsey

Four things that are making the week better: 1) Lemon and Ginger tea I may have mentioned how much I love this tea before, it wakes me up and I’m sure the vast quantities that I’m drinking at work is … Continue reading →

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Cooking Basics: The Meat Sauce

Posted on January 9, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’ve been thinking a bit about the basic food that I turn into lots of different meals and this is right up there. I used to call it bolognese but it’s not really it’s a meat sauce and I learnt … Continue reading →

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New Routines

Posted on January 8, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’ve been thinking a bit about my routines. This has been prompted by reading so many posts about New Years Resolutions/Intentions/Goals, quite a few people are committing to new housekeeping goals. Getting on top of the laundry, making the bed … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on January 7, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’ve managed to have an action packed and a quiet weekend. I started my weekend with being a good daughter. Ok, I think that I’m always a good daughter but this weekend Ma needed to move things out of her … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on January 6, 2013 by nicdempsey

Today is Epiphany. So the music was going to have to be We Three Kings. I was one of the Three Kings when I was about 9, in that year’s school play, I was picked for my ability to be … Continue reading →

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2013 New Year, New Goals

Posted on January 5, 2013 by nicdempsey

So today is Saturday and time to list the goals for January. As it’s also the beginning of the year, I’m going to set goals for 2013. Updates on goals will be posted on Saturday, sometimes that will be a … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on January 4, 2013 by nicdempsey

It’s not really that surprising that I got given some cocktail related stuff for Christmas. Amongst them was The PDT Cocktail Book by Jim Meehan. I have a FNC, the Green-ish Deacon that originated from this book, but I’d never … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on January 4, 2013 by nicdempsey

The first Friday of 2013. How’s the year going for you so far? 1) Would you feed people Spam? I would not because it’s horrid, and spamapes? Just take a moment and reflect on the horror of that word.. So … Continue reading →

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The Day in Food: Back to Reality

Posted on January 3, 2013 by nicdempsey

Life resumed it’s normal pace yesterday. After the joy of Christmas, it’s time to knuckle down and grind through the last months of winter. On Tuesday night, I set myself for success, I shut all screens down at 9pm and … Continue reading →

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Mince Pies and Mincemeat

Posted on January 2, 2013 by nicdempsey

I know that it’s January and that a post on mince pies is maybe not encouraging for people who’ve embarked on a ‘New Year, New Me’ health kick. However, these are good and  I am proud of them so here … Continue reading →

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