Category Archives: food

A Sweet Dilemma

I go to the supermarket as seldom as possible at the best of times… and the run-up to Christmas does not constitute the best of times by any stretch of the imagination. Head down, I charged to the pharmacy aisle … Continue reading

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Some like it hot…

I like to cook and although I don’t really cook for myself, I do cook for my eldest son every day. He likes good food and is open to experimentation…which means that I get to play with ingredients I would … Continue reading

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The best cheese sandwich?

“Cheese?” I asked, with knife poised. I had just cut a slab of rich fruitcake and put it on the  plate. The half-stifled “ewww…”  and the horrified expression was all the answer I needed. I sighed. People don’t know what … Continue reading

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5000 year old discovery! #travel #India #humor – Barb Taub

Reblogged from Barb Taub: We witness a 5000 year old discovery! But first…we have to get out of bed. How we travel… [click image for previews, reviews, and buy links on Amazon] “Five and a half hours,” promised the SatNav. … Continue reading

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Notes from a small dog – A difference of opinion…

She says I need to go on a diet. That there have been too many treats lately. That I am getting a bit broad in the beam and too heavy to lift into the bath. Well, all I have to … Continue reading

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One Word – Andrew Joyce

Reblogged from Andrew Joyce: On Saturdays nights, the other kids would go out on dates or pile into a car for a night of adventure. I would hitchhike to the main drag, plant myself on a bus bench, and watch … Continue reading

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Guest author: Sally Cronin – The Steak House – Counting Peas and a Ghost Story

My thanks to Sue for kindly hosting my post today about the odd jobs I have enjoyed and some of the characters who now populate my stories. I hope you all enjoy this memory of mine. Odd Jobs and Characters … Continue reading

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Concocting dreams

You have to do a lot of unusual things as a carer. Almost as many unusual things as when you are a parent. In neither role, though, do you expect to be required to supply your son with mind-altering substances, … Continue reading

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Guest author: Mary Smith – No More Mulberries is FREE

I’m very grateful to Sue for allowing me to guest on her blog to share the news that my novel, No More Mulberries is FREE between now and Sunday 9th July. No More Mulberries is set in Afghanistan. Scottish-born midwife, … Continue reading

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Hunger games..?

Tonight, I feast! That was the plan, The cupboard, though, was bare. The little ice-box and the fridge? No, there was nothing there… I fancied something full of taste I dish that I could savour, With only mouldy bread in … Continue reading

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