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Goal Catch Up

Posted on June 16, 2012 by nicdempsey

It’s been a good week. I’ve done all of the exercise. Am most proud of getting out on Monday in the rain and on Wednesday after a really hard and late day at the office I got off the train … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Read – May 2012

Posted on June 14, 2012 by nicdempsey

Late, late, late.. 26. Insurgent – Veronica Roth I really enjoyed Divergent and I enjoyed this as well. I want to see where it goes next. 27. I Capture the Castle – Dodie Smith Loved this. It is very of … Continue reading →

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Tuna and Bean Salad

Posted on June 13, 2012 by nicdempsey

This is my new favourite salad. Stay with me here, I know that in theory, no-one should need a recipe for salad but sometimes it’s easy to get stuck in a salad rut. I love salad, I even have a … Continue reading →

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Baked Beans

Posted on June 11, 2012 by nicdempsey

I hate baked beans. The ones that come in tins. Loathe them. If there is a hell and I end up there, baked beans will be the only thing to eat. Nasty, nasty things, it’s the bean juice, tastes horrid … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on June 10, 2012 by nicdempsey

Plan B, Ill Manors Went to see this yesterday. There but for the grace of God and an amazing parent…

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Goal Catch Up

Posted on June 9, 2012 by nicdempsey

I’m really good at setting the monthly goals but over the past couple of months the achieving and monitoring them has slipped a bit. So every Saturday, I’m going to look at how I’m doing and what needs to change, … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on June 8, 2012 by nicdempsey

Cherry Beer I blame this cocktail on Maxanne and Hawksmoor at Home. The book has a cocktail called ‘Shaky Pete’s’ Ginger Brew, it sounded good. I didn’t have any of the ingredients. I did have a bottle of Blue Moon … Continue reading →

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Foodie Penpals – June

Posted on June 7, 2012 by nicdempsey

My parcel arrived from Dan, delayed slightly by the long weekend. So what was in it? Dan believes that “in order to make great food, you need to start with the basics” and sent his favourite Maldon Sea Salt. I … Continue reading →

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Anchovy Roast Lamb

Posted on June 6, 2012 by nicdempsey

Anchovies are one of my favourite things. I love them on pizza, I love them in the leek, anchovy and goats cheese tart (I will post that recipe at some point), I love them in pasta and I eat them … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on June 3, 2012 by nicdempsey

This Sunday, I admit I may have lost the fight against ‘country’ music years ago. The Jayhawks No long story, I’ve had ‘Hollywood Town Hall’ for years and I love it… Crowded in the Wings Take Me With You When … Continue reading →

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