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Countdown to Christmas or Goals for November

Posted on November 3, 2012 by nicdempsey

For November and December I’m going to do something a bit different. Inspired by from Cassie at Back to Her Roots, I’m going to adapt her All About the Numbers Challenge.  Cassie took the 50 days from October to Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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October Goals – Recap Four

Posted on November 3, 2012 by nicdempsey

So this is the goal update for this week and October! The goal setting will happen in a post later on this afternoon. As ever, if you’re not interested in my monthly goals, avoid the blog on Saturday and come … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on November 2, 2012 by nicdempsey

I’m going to start today by talking about washing up. Washing up is the downside of cooking and cocktail making. If you make cocktails at home there is a certain amount of washing up that will eventually be required beyond … Continue reading →

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Baked Cod with tomatoes and parsley

Posted on November 1, 2012 by nicdempsey

As anyone who came across this blog would realise, I like to eat and I like to cook. However, I don’t really like faff. I’m not really a details girl outside of work. At work I have learnt to sit … Continue reading →

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Click-Clack the Rattlebag

Posted on October 31, 2012 by nicdempsey

You have the rest of the day* to go and download this Neil Gaiman story. It’s available free on Audible and for every download they will donate some cash to the two charities of Neil Gaiman’s choice. On his blog, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cake

Posted on October 30, 2012 by nicdempsey

I’m old fashioned about Christmas, I’ve mentioned it before, I don’t like Christmas to start until December and don’t really like to think about the things I need to do until after Ma’s birthday, 21 days seems to be a … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on October 29, 2012 by nicdempsey

This weekend started as normally does with a Friday Night Cocktail (one sloe G&T), pizza and a glass of wine. I love Friday nights at home! Saturday dawned bright and cold. The weather suddenly decided to remember that it was … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on October 28, 2012 by nicdempsey

The Lumineers – Ho Hey It seems to be everywhere at the moment, but it’s really pretty.

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Goal Update 3

Posted on October 27, 2012 by nicdempsey

1) Cook a new recipe each week (I’m not making it specifically vegetarian but I will try for three out of four) I made Borlotti, pancetta and spring green soup. 2) Exercise twice a week. Done and done. Walk on … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on October 26, 2012 by nicdempsey

It’s that time of the week again, when my thoughts turn from the grindstone of work to the delights of the weekend and to celebrate, I have a drink! I’m feeling autumnal and wanted my drink to reflect that. Don’t … Continue reading →

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