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Posted on August 5, 2011 by nicdempsey

Most of today is going to be spent baking. I’m going to make these.. and these and some ginger cakes (special request from my mother!) I’ll also be making some of these.. Yes I know, it’s all carb heavy but … Continue reading →

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Tina

Posted on August 4, 2011 by nicdempsey

This is my favourite photo of Tina.  She’s in her kitchen and it conveys (to me anyway) the way she is always moving! I’ve known Tina since I was 16 and babysat for her children, Christina and Tom, who are … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Read – July 2011

Posted on August 3, 2011 by nicdempsey

Got my reading bug back this month, largely by not trying and just reading what I fancied. It has to be said that none of it was great literature and didn’t require too much brain space. I’ve read over 50 … Continue reading →

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Cake

Posted on August 2, 2011 by nicdempsey

This was emergency cake. Max was coming for lunch and I had promised cake, however, the night before I’d been out and hadn’t really given baking much thought.  I found myself with about an hour to get ready and bake. … Continue reading →

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Too much fun..

Posted on July 30, 2011 by nicdempsey

I’m on the way to meet my mother and I have to confess I’m feeling slightly jaded. OXO in Thursday followed by birthday and leaving the country drinks (my friends, not me!) have left me feeling a bit sluggish. Last … Continue reading →

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London

Posted on July 29, 2011 by nicdempsey

Some people don’t like London, they want to live in the country where there is no traffic or noise, or other towns or cities where they think that people are more friendly.   I am not one of those people. … Continue reading →

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Tonight..

Posted on July 28, 2011 by nicdempsey

My mother decided that it had been while since we’ve been to the OXO Tower Bar. So there is at least one of these in my future.   Also Ma picked up my camera from my brother’s yesterday, so I … Continue reading →

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Cleaning

Posted on July 28, 2011 by nicdempsey

It’s no secret, I don’t like housework. I like the bit just after I’ve finished when the flat is tidy. The trouble is that it needs doing again almost immediately, dust settles, clothes get dirty, plates get used and so … Continue reading →

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Lemon Curd

Posted on July 27, 2011 by nicdempsey

Sometimes you want something and it seems that everyone in the world wants the same thing. The last couple of weeks that something has been lemon curd. At Jo’s last week, there was lemon curd and since it seems to … Continue reading →

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LCS, Saf and Gin Mare

Posted on July 26, 2011 by nicdempsey

Last night was the London Cocktail Society. The guys from Gin Mare hosted at SAF. SAF is a vegan/raw food restaurant and the food they provided was amazing, especially the mushroom sliders with tomato and fig jam. Really good. However, … Continue reading →

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