Why you should consider joining Bone Marrow Register
This is one of those posts I’ve been meaning to write for a while but I could never quite articulate my feelings on it. Even now its a struggle. But I know there are even now people fighting blood cancers and lymphatic cancers who are desperately hoping for a tissue match and realistically the more people who are eligible to join the register that do … Continue reading Why you should consider joining Bone Marrow Register
Banana and pineapple loaf
I’ve really started enjoying fruit recently. I have a (somewhat deserved) reputation as a chocoholic within my friendship group, but I feel my fruit consumption of late might have redeemed me. I got sent a selection of Nature’s Finest fruit pots a little while ago and it was just a bit too easy to take the majority of them to work for lunch. I also appreciate … Continue reading Banana and pineapple loaf
Sausage, sweet potato and spinach lasagne
This recipe is one for those days when only something a bit more carb heavy and comforting will do, but at the same time you don’t want healthy eating to go completely out of the window. It was actually born because me really really craving lasagne but only having sausages in and not really being entirely enthusiastic about the whole rigmarole of making bolognese and bechamel … Continue reading Sausage, sweet potato and spinach lasagne
Seamore pasta. Sustainable. Gluten free.
The other week we got sent some Seamore seaweed pasta to try. Although excited to try out a new recipe, I must admit I was a bit dubious to try this one. I am happy trying new ingredients but I was a little wary about how this one would taste and what the texture would be like (I think I had had a stressful week, … Continue reading Seamore pasta. Sustainable. Gluten free.
Afternoon Tea at Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Visiting Blackpool always gives me a lot of Nostalgia. While it wasn’t somewhere my family visited as frequently, I have very specific memories of the place. Getting stuck on top of the big wheel on the pleasure beach in the pouring rain with my mum, windy games of crazy golf and going on a school trip to the tower as a very little girl. Part … Continue reading Afternoon Tea at Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Walkers Bugles (playing with my food)
As I child I was frequently told off for playing with my food (its probably why I started enjoying baking to be honest!) Anyway, the rerelease of Walkers Bugles allowed be both to appreciate some fine crisps and also the above image of a 5ft 8 dragon and castle structure. That’s certainly impressive given that it is 5 inches taller than me! Made with 21500 … Continue reading Walkers Bugles (playing with my food)
JimJams’ Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
Anyone who knows me know’s I have a weakness for chocolate spread. I think its one of those foods that turns me a bit greedy to be honest. In fact, I often think if I had to eat my way out of a vat of food I would definitely hope it was some sort of chocolate theme spread..anyway I was very kindly sent some JimJams … Continue reading JimJams’ Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
Campania, Italy
As I mentioned in my previous post our trip was split between Rome and Sorrento in the South of Italy. The train network across Italy is actually really good and we actually had a lovely journey from Rome to Naples travelling first class on a very peaceful train. However, as I mentioned before the train journey from Naples to Piano di Sorrento (where we stayed) … Continue reading Campania, Italy
Things to do in York: The Great Yorkshire Fringe
D is absolutely excellent at finding things for us to go to at the weekend. This weekend we went to see Showstopper the Improved Musical. The concept is simple but highly effective – audience members decide the theme for a musical and then chose musical styles for the Actors to perform. No two performances are the same and its testament to the skills of the … Continue reading Things to do in York: The Great Yorkshire Fringe
Things to do in London: Free Baklava at the Real Greek
My Big Fat Greek Wedding triggers a kind of nostalgia to my teenage years. Of evenings spent with my female friends watching films on a Saturday night. Simpler times before Saturdays meant dates, going to the pub or a bar at night and before the idea of settling down with a nice man was even a thought. With that in mind, I am more than … Continue reading Things to do in London: Free Baklava at the Real Greek
The Bunfight 