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Not a health food…

Posted on April 19, 2011 by nicdempsey

This weekend was the weekend of carrot cake. Adam had a birthday party on Saturday and I made him a birthday cake On Sunday Jo and Tabitha came to lunch. Tabitha (all of 15 months) is fussy about most food. … Continue reading →

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Tabitha at the park

Posted on April 18, 2011 by nicdempsey

Jo and Tabitha came for lunch and after a lot of cake, we went to the park. Seesaw

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Friday night cocktail…

Posted on April 15, 2011 by nicdempsey

The Kamikaze… I don’t really drink Vodka, I have nothing against it, but my white spirit of choice is gin and my favourite cocktails are gin martinis and manhattans, so other cocktails tend to revolve around the booze I already … Continue reading →

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Saturday morning…

Posted on April 9, 2011 by nicdempsey

Coffee and pancakes with blueberry sauce…

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Furniture

Posted on April 4, 2011 by nicdempsey

I have new furniture! I know that for a lot of people this isn’t terribly exciting, so let me explain. When I moved into this flat, it was unfurnished but apart from a bed, chest of drawers, 2 lovely chairs … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on March 25, 2011 by nicdempsey

So, this is sort of a Manhattan but with gin!! And is also known as a Bronx with Bitters. I have changed some of the proportions, less vermouth, more gin! I’ve specified the type I’ve used but you can always … Continue reading →

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Friday night cocktail

Posted on March 18, 2011 by nicdempsey

1oz midori 1oz cointreau 1oz lemon juice Shake over ice, pour into glass, drink. Happy Friday…

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English of Irish descent

Posted on March 13, 2011 by nicdempsey

I was reading this today and the comments got me thinking. This St Patrick’s Day, I will be watching the National Theatre’s production of Frankenstein at a cinema in Kensingston (the theatre was sold out). I may at some point … Continue reading →

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Other People’s Children

Posted on January 30, 2011 by nicdempsey

just got home from a night at my neighbours. Petra and Tony have just had baby no. 2 and I said before Christmas that if needed I’d come down and watch baby no. 1, Liam, if they needed. Last night, … Continue reading →

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Books…

Posted on January 2, 2011 by nicdempsey

It’s been said that I have too many books. I maintain there is no such thing… This year though what I do have is too many books that I haven’t read or haven’t finished. This needs to change. For 2011, … Continue reading →

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