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Fat shaming – great interview with Beth Ditto

The LGBT community, which prides itself on its inclusivity, has an exclusivist side.  Cliques develop in many communities but the  ideals placed on gay men and women about  how they should look and act are one of the leading causes of depression within the LGBT community. Whether it’s butch vs femme, focussing on the body…

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Shortbread biscuits

Yesterday we helped my brother and sister in law move into their new home. When we were celebrating my SIL’s flabulous mother Glenda, asked if  whipping up a batch of shortbread was easy Fast forward 12 hours and I’m proving the point AND Making hubby a last minute valentines treat. I literally cannot tell you…

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Lemony Salmon rice

Its January and, as is the same every year, money is tight. I know we only got paid a week early but somehow I still have 3 weeks till payday and have to really think about how to make everything last till the end of the month. Which is why on Friday when someone at…

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Chocolate and Raspberry tart

So I cannot take much of any credit for this recipe as it is totally inspired by Tom Kerridge’s Cheats chocolates tart but as I am rather lazy and NEED to feel that I have at least given a nod to healthy living I didn’t go the whole hog and caramelise my nuts or make coffee cream….

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Recycled gift wrapping

Since gift buying moved more online Ive noted the amount of packing that I am left with each year. This year I decided to take a stand – rather than unboxing everything then rewrapping in fancy wrap  I’ve decided to make the most of the delivery boxes and padding  I have to try and give a gift…

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Stir it up Sunday – Christmas cake AND Pudding

Today is Stir It Up Sunday. What is Stir it up Sunday I hear you cry?  From what ive found out it is a victorian tradition which gets the whole family involved in making your festive pudding for christmas day.  Traditionally, families gather together  to mix and steam their Christmas pudding and this is how children…

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