Category Archives: Food

Food and Budget Update: 12/11 to 18/11/2016

Posted on November 22, 2016 by nicdempsey

Another week at the top of my spending limit, I didn’t realise now much the allotment produce was helping me with keeping within my limits! I was really craving fruit and vegetables this week and trying hard to eat better … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 05/11 to 11/11/2016

Posted on November 15, 2016 by nicdempsey

Despite the higher budget spend, it didn’t feel like I did a good job this week. I think that’s because I’m in that migrainy phase of the month so I’m tired and food is an effort. I started the food … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 29/10 to 04/11/2016

Posted on November 8, 2016 by nicdempsey

I start the week so well and then slack towards the end of the week! SHOPPING I shopped on Friday afternoon. The shop was light on vegetables because I had lots left from last week, I was short on lots … Continue reading →

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Soup Season

Posted on November 3, 2016 by nicdempsey

So when I say I’ve not been cooking, what I generally mean is that I haven’t been cooking anything new. I’m still making myself something to eat every day, it’s just that right about now, as the nights are drawing … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget: 22/10 to 28/10/2016

Posted on November 1, 2016 by nicdempsey

Because my menu plan begins on Saturday, a lot of whether my food week is successful depends on how the weekend goes. Fortunately, I had a good weekend full of energy and enthusiasm for food, cooking and food prep! Also … Continue reading →

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Spiced Chickpea Soup

Posted on October 27, 2016 by nicdempsey

For the first time in a couple of months, I’m not coughing. It’s amazing the difference that getting my asthma under control has made and last week, I finally shook off the cold of death, I’m not wheezing and I’m (as … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 15/10 to 21/10/2016

Posted on October 25, 2016 by nicdempsey

Time for a recap of food and spending. I’m making a concerted effort to eat some meals out of the freezer and I did some food prep by making a batch of bread rolls and a loaf of bread. SHOPPING … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Granola

Posted on October 20, 2016 by nicdempsey

I’ve been making this granola for a while, a while ago I tried to link to the recipe (from London Bakes) and it had vanished. I love it and I have fiddled a bit with it so I’m posting it here for … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 08/10 to 14/10/2016

Posted on October 18, 2016 by nicdempsey

It was a week of not being very well, but I still think I did alright for food. Mostly because I was home for most of the week. When I was off last year, I got into the habit of … Continue reading →

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Baking Bread with a 6 year old

Posted on October 15, 2016 by nicdempsey

Whenever Ma and I go to Watford to look after the boys, I try and find a cooking project with Oli. This is because I like cooking and hope that he’ll enjoy it too but it’s also so he appreciates … Continue reading →

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