Of course it’s too good to be true, but I saw this beautiful cushion yesterday when a colleague brought it in for a show and tell. The theme was things that make us smile, and this cushion certainly did that! Designed by Nikki McWilliams, it’s just one of a range of biscuit inspired goodies. [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Just for fun'
Tunnocks Calorie Free Caramel Wafer!
April 25th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Foodie gifts, Just for fun
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How to age well
February 16th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Foodie gifts, Just for fun
And of course there’s a food angle to this. But I consider this a note to my future, much older self. Time spent with 3 different septuagenarians has showed me how your approach to ageing is governed by your attitude to life. And your attitude to life is often reflected in your attitude to [...]
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Bring on the apres-sledge
February 5th, 2012 · No Comments · Foodie gifts, Just for fun
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 [...]
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 · 5 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
