Sorry if you haven’t seen snow, but it would seem that large parts of the UK are witnessing snow, many for the first time this winter. And whilst it’s not exactly skiing conditions, I reckon there will be sledges galore out around the slightest slope any time now. So, what should we have had [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Just for fun'
A new challenge for a new year
January 1st, 2012 · 2 Comments · Just for fun
I may wake up regretting this today, but I have signed up for the Gold Challenge. I appreciate the words natural athlete are not words to be associated with me, and so the chances of me making it through 2012km under my own effort may seem slim. But having walked 10 miles in 2011 [...]
The year in food, words and ruffling feathers
December 31st, 2011 · 2 Comments · Foodie gifts, Just for fun
2011 was another interesting year on the food front, with everything from to Highlights for me, occasionally MGG & some input from Dr T too: January – we were thinking about taking great packed lunches and Craig the Wahaca chilli expert was answering chilli growing dilemma questions, which was what no doubt led [...]
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Twas the Night Before Christmas
December 24th, 2011 · No Comments · Foodie gifts, Just for fun
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads. [...]
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Gift Challenge No 2 – Cycling but no food? Whatever next?
December 20th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Foodie gifts, Just for fun
I love a challenge on the gift front. But, like they say, be careful what you wish for, as the one I got this weekend I struggled to make any food connections to at all, unless I’d included something like Kendal Mint Cake. So, here was my brief from Linda: Brother, early 40s, cycling nut [...]
Foodie or not foodie?
November 13th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Food Writing, Foodie gifts, Just for fun
Who knew such a simple word could create such dislike? A tweet on Friday said those who claimed ownership belonged up there groups such as furries. Who I don’t think are known for their love of food. And I know it is a divisive word. But what are the alternatives? When I was looking for [...]
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A Glory-ous Gift for Food Lovers!
November 5th, 2011 · 1 Comment · British favourites, Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts, Foodie treats, Just for fun, Kitchenwares
Ok, declaration of conflict of interests and bias upfront: I work with the team at Soap & Glory every day, they keep me very busy but we have some brilliant times. I am very proud of the cosmetics range they’ve just launched into our shops, and I’m delighted to give them a shout out for [...]
Tags:aprons·biscuit tins·Breakfast Scrub·maple syrup·Soap & Glory
The Friday Five – Not taking cookbooks too seriously
November 4th, 2011 · No Comments · Baking, Breakfast, British favourites, Christmas foodie gifts, Cookbooks, Food Writing, Foodie gifts, Friday Five, Just for fun, Kitsch cooking
I wrote a post before about cookbooks from different characters, like Snoopy and Harry Potter, and I’ve come across a few more, but with more of a film and TV theme, that I thought were fun, and would be conversation starters with anyone browsing your cookbook shelves. They might even have some pretty decent recipes [...]
Tags:Bewitched·It's a Wonderful Life·Pulp Fiction·Star Wars·Twilight
Firing up for Christmas at Firebox
October 26th, 2011 · No Comments · Baking, BBQs, Beer & Lager, Champagne, Chocolate, Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gadgets, Foodie gifts, Just for fun, Kitchenwares, Places to shop online
Firebox is one of those great internet businesses that has lasted the course, and just keeps getting better. I’ve written before about some great choices from them, and here’s my choice of some of them for this Christmas: Chocolate pizzas have been around for a couple of years, so this is a nice [...]
Tags:cake stands·chocolate pizza·Darth Vader·Firebox·New Zealand chocolate·Sagaform
Thank you for making the pain worthwhile
September 7th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Foodie things to do, Just for fun, Places to eat
Just wanted to say many thanks for all the support and good wishes for my recent walk in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society, not to mention the cold hard cash! We actually really enjoyed the walk, great to see Nottingham from a different angle. And we scooted round in a fairly respectable time I [...]
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