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Coastline

Posted on May 16, 2012 by nicdempsey

On Monday, we decided to walk. We drove to Craster and walked along the coast to Low Newton and back. It was 12km in all and the rain held off until we finished. Scenery was amazing and Emberton Bay just … Continue reading →

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Ms T

Posted on May 15, 2012 by nicdempsey

I’m gonna miss this kid (and her mother) and the crown… Making faces.. With Mummy and ‘my crown’ which she allowed Mummy to wear. Mummy was very keen on the crown and even wore it in the street!! Re-arranging the … Continue reading →

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Pesto Chicken

Posted on May 14, 2012 by nicdempsey

This is what happens when you have spare rocket pesto and a chicken to roast. You know about that space between the chicken breast and the skin of a chicken? You don’t?  This one.. You fill that up so that … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on May 13, 2012 by nicdempsey

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain…because, just because..

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Holiday…

Posted on May 12, 2012 by nicdempsey

Today I am going here Odds are the at the sun won’t be shining in quite the same way but I don’t care. Providing it’s not pouring with rain there will be walks here here I will at some point … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on May 11, 2012 by nicdempsey

I told Ma about this cocktail and she promptly named it Kings Bissap. It’s Kings Ginger, bissap, lime juice. It’s not too dry but is tart in a good way. This is another one for people who aren’t big cocktail … Continue reading →

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Close the Coalhouse Door

Posted on May 10, 2012 by nicdempsey

Last night I went to the theatre. I’m very lucky to live in London where a lot of good theatre happens. This year, I’ve made more of an effort to do more local theatre, not the National or stuff at … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream

Posted on May 9, 2012 by nicdempsey

Jenny who I sent my foodie penpal parcel to last month, has a fabulous blog, takes great pictures and made Smarties Ice Cream, as she said, it’s not really cooking. It’s ready made custard, a pot of double cream and … Continue reading →

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Oli, lunch, the river and a scooter

Posted on May 8, 2012 by nicdempsey

On Saturday, we had family lunch. After lunch we went for a walk. Well everyone except Oli, who went for a scoot, with monkey in the bag hanging off the handles. He had a race with his Grandma and told … Continue reading →

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Bank Holiday

Posted on May 7, 2012 by nicdempsey

It’s a Bank Holiday, a day off to do whatever you want. Bank Holidays in the UK are all about the Bank of England. Before 1834, the Bank was closed for roughly 33 saints’ days and religious festivals. In  1834, that … Continue reading →

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