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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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June Goals

Posted on June 2, 2012 by nicdempsey

This month I’m going to borrow steal an idea from Back to Her Roots, I’m going to give myself £30 and for each day I complete the allotted exercise goal, I get £1 to spend on whatever I like, for … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on June 1, 2012 by nicdempsey

Pimms O’Clock! (It’s worth pointing out that when I was thinking about Friday Night Cocktail and when I took the pictures, it was last weekend and it was beautifully sunny and more hot than usual for an English May, if … Continue reading →

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Foodie Penpals

Posted on May 31, 2012 by nicdempsey

I wasn’t supposed to be taking part this month.  However, when I was on holiday Carol Ann asked if anyone would send a parcel as otherwise someone would be without a parcel. So I volunteered and sent a parcel to … Continue reading →

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May Goals – How I did

Posted on May 30, 2012 by nicdempsey

It’s been a mixed bag this month. The holiday was amazing and I just what I needed. Northumbria is beautiful and full of ruined things… 1) Exercise – three times a week + physio stuff every day. I will be … Continue reading →

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Apple Granola Squares

Posted on May 29, 2012 by nicdempsey

Last week I sent my Foodie Penpals parcels to Christine.  Christine is a vegan and I am so far away from being a vegan that it required some thought. I like to put some form of baked thing in my … Continue reading →

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Skincare stuff

Posted on May 28, 2012 by nicdempsey

Summer has finally arrived in England, and even though the weather forecast says rain on  Wednesday, I reckon that it’s time to think about swapping products for the summer. I’ve bought the sunblock, and this is the other stuff that … Continue reading →

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