The Angry Oven
David is uncharacteristically up at the crack of dawn but only because he can't bear to miss the Manchester derby. As I have been rudely awakened, I feel I should put my time to good use and have one [Read More]
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The Biggest Snoozer
After all that extended weekend sleeping, I wake up bright eyed and bushy tailed at 5am! I try my hardest to catch an extra hour of quality zzzzs but it's just not happening. Rather than stress about [Read More]
The Six Month Marker
It's the six month marker today! Six months ago I had my total thyroidectomy to try to beat thyroid cancer and this morning I celebrate by braving the British elements and pounding the pavement. It's [Read More]
Lost in Lincoln!
While mother takes the dog for a walk, I prepare tonight's dinner which comes courtesy of the slow cooker. I'm recycling lots of recipes from the blog chez maman - I just pop the computer on [Read More]
Cat Yawning
Geraldine the surgeon’s secretary must be a soothsayer. She said I’d get more tired as the days went by and boy, was she right! The Endo said I’d feel shitty, and although I wouldn’t go quite that [Read More]
Vocal Adrenalin
It’s time for my Vocal Chords to get the once over. The ENT doctor is a big, jolly Italian man and he remembers me from last time. He seems genuinely surprised to see me again so soon and gives me [Read More]
Pulled Pork Asian Salad
Serves 4-5 It's no secret that we love pulled pork in this house and I'm always looking for new ways to eat it. We love it topped in tacos, stuffed in spuds and warm in salads but this no cook, [Read More]
Taking Stock – April
Now, I know it's not quite the last Tuesday in April but it is the last Tuesday I'll be down under in April so I thought it was an appropriate time to take stock like Pip did. April has shaped up [Read More]
Easy and Healthy Lunch Box Ideas for Grown Ups
All the lunch boxes we've ever bought have been too big, too small or too leaky. I was starting to wonder if I would ever find the Goldilocks lunch box, you know, the one that's just [Read More]
Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Serves 2 (easily halved or doubled) Take left over pulled pork and make a colourful and delicious dish with these Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. So, if you're a regular around here, you [Read More]
