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Sunday Music

Posted on January 22, 2012 by nicdempsey

Yesterday I spent quite a bit of time in the car with Mum, and it was a Mario Lanza day. Ma loves Mario Lanza, something she gets from her father. In a sort of musical Stockholm syndrome, I don’t hate … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on January 20, 2012 by nicdempsey

If you don’t like Bloody Mary’s (and I don’t) the marmalade cocktail is the answer. For Christmas Michael bought me the Hawksmoor at Home cookbook. On principle alone,  I was ready to love a cookbook that features so much beef … Continue reading →

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Not big, not clever and mummy doesn’t do it…

Posted on January 19, 2012 by nicdempsey

Shit bartenders say (from well…all over the place – mostly Twitter)

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Little things

Posted on January 19, 2012 by nicdempsey

Loads to do at work, I’ve been getting out of the house at 7am to get to work at 8am. It needs to be done but January mornings are dark and today wet. So when the train arrives and it’s … Continue reading →

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Breakfast

Posted on January 18, 2012 by nicdempsey

Now that the novelty of being back at work has worn off and the need to be at my desk by 8am has kicked in, I’m struggling with breakfast. I know that I need to eat it, I know it’s … Continue reading →

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Top tip

Posted on January 17, 2012 by nicdempsey

Eternal spring onions. I can’t claim any credit for this one. It comes from Back to Her Roots. Cut them, put the bottoms in water and they just keep growing. Having them on the side ensures that I use them … Continue reading →

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Why I don’t own a TV

Posted on January 16, 2012 by nicdempsey

One of the great things about a new job is adjusting to and getting to know new people. So over the last couple of weeks, especially after Christmas, I’ve had the “no I didn’t watch that, I don’t have a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on January 15, 2012 by nicdempsey

Carolina Chocolate Drops. I know, I know, it might be Country, I’m just gonna embrace it…. Your Baby Ain’t Sweet Like Mine Snowden’s Jig

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Clarifications

Posted on January 14, 2012 by nicdempsey

As I travel through my late 30’s, it has become apparent to me that assumptions are being made about my life and I’d like to clear up some misconceptions.  You’ve been warned, it’s about to get ranty around here…. 1) … Continue reading →

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Let’s catch up…

Posted on January 12, 2012 by nicdempsey

I’ve been missing in action this week not really for any reason other than the need to sleep, work and generally have a life getting in the way. So in list form: I’ve had a really sore back for the … Continue reading →

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