This week one of our lovely neighbours turned up with 6 punnets of peaches that she got for 9p a punnet because she knew I eat a lot of fruit at work. So this week I’ve been eating lots of peaches but still have loads left so after a Google search and a root through…
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My problem with Fathers Day…
This is a really difficult post to write but in the interest of full disclosure I couldn’t not write it. Both the Dazzler and I have difficult relationships with our Fathers. Both had absentee fathers during childhood and both still haven’t resolved these issues. My Dad is charm itself. People love him and when you are with…
Its a Middle Aged thing…
Today I turn 45. I realise that 45 is not considered a ‘big’ birthday by many but as I tell anyone that will listen – I’m now officially half way to 90. It is a sobering thought that with my health levels and the average life expectancy for males it is its unlikely that I will make 90…
My rough & ready Cherries & Berries Sorbet
I was watching a comedy yesterday and one of the characters, a complete foodie. kept saying “Sorbet – its just fruit and sugar” and, well Ive always liked sorbet and I had a load of frozen berries defrosted in the fridge so thought it was about time I tried the other paddle in my ice cream…
My Choc&Cherry Ice cream
Hi All Its been bloody hot and whilst I realise I’m starting to look like a stuck record I cant help but make the most of my ice cream maker or as I like to call it – get some scooping practice (for this years ice cream van runs). Ive also long had an obsession…
Really easy blueberry burst ice cream
Just a quickie as its bank holiday and we have lots on but I haven’t posted in a bit and had to share this recipe with you all. Yesterday I made possibly the easiest, and most delicious ice cream Ive made so far. I’m calling it blueberry blast as its so chock full of blueberry…
My Kitchen Makeover
When you move there are always compromises. We gave up our beautiful open fire and wonderful garden in favour of offroad parking, an upstairs bathroom and a kitchen about 3 times the size of our last one. Those of you who have followed my along this journey will know that cooking (and eating) are very…
Chicken and Chorizo Cassolé
I call this recipe Cassolé as a play on words as this is neither truly a casserole nor a cassoulet but is a happy accident combining the best bits of both. A cassoulet is all about sausage and beans, whereas a casserole is usually about slow cooked meat and vegetables but thankfully this dish ticks…
More fat shaming in the media – this time aimed at Wentworth Miller
Fat shaming is a cheap shot. People in the public eye face increasing pressure to fit a certain aesthetic. We only see a snapshot of that person in a movie or TV series filmed over a relatively short timeframe so it’s easy to think that this is the actors normal state. In reality getting ready…
Nigella’s Flabulous Easter cake
Originally posted on My FlabuLESS Blog:
Later this week sees a visit from our wonderful Niece and Nephew (not to mention their Flabulous Mum) and as it’s Easter I want to make a special cake for us to tuck into whilst they are here. It would be oh too easy to roll out my usual…
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