Runfit Chorley
There is a mystical place, where age, size and times do not matter. As long as you want to get fitter and make friends, you can become a member. A pair of trainers and a sense of humour are the only membership requirements We have all heard of the Couch 2 5k ...
The True Meaning Of Life- Judith Hindle
I chose not to stage a pretty picture for this book review. I chose to show you how it is, in its true state. Raw and a little unpolished in places, I fell in love with its simple message and the unapologetic delivery of some things we may not be ready to hear, let...
Valid
Kate Garraway, still, amongst others, waiting for a loved one to return from hospital. I have followed that horrible journey, hoping for the best for her and everyone else in the same position. However, I cannot help but notice, that suddenly, the gutter press do not...
Act Quickly
If a loved one wanted to apply for their licence to learn this year then you may have noticed that the DVLA suspended applications for Provisional Licences. Covid 19 meant that they reduced to only essential services. Only critical workers could apply for...
When you absolutely have to
Sometimes, we are hungry, we know we want something, but we don't know what we want. So we dither in the cupboards, umming and ahhing, irritiating others with our huffs and puffs. Somehow under the illusion that when we open the cupboard for the 18th time, something...
Bill Bryson, Knows his s*it.
Bill Bryson. Definitely on my list of 'People to invite to Dinner'. He would obviously be unable to resist and come round for a chippy tea. Bringing his chuckle and those kind eyes that Father Christmas impersonators the world over try to master to get the job....
An Accidental African
“I’ve got you a present Sis” As she handed me the parcel I knew it was a book, and given that we had been trying to sort out our travel itinerary the week before, it was no real surprise that it was a Bradt Travel Guide-The Gambia. The lack of surprise however, did...
Cheap Cheat Sundried Tomato Paste
I adore sundried tomatoes. I can, and sometimes do, eat them with mozzarella and olives, smothered in their flavoursome olive oil, perhaps with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. They are an absolute treat. It is no secret amongst my friends that I am always penny pinching...
Fiona- Leyland Traybake Company
It is always a pleasure to see people succeed in doing something they love. It is infinitely better when that person is making things other people love too. The ripple effect is in full flow over at The Leyland Traybake Company .Everything made there brings joy. ...
‘Gross’ Pizza, Mandarin, Anchovy and Olive
To the absolute dismay of Manchild 2, I was in the kitchen earlier eating little bits of mandarin orange and anchovies. Trying to decide if I was going to chuck them together on a pizza. He declared me 'gross', and I partially agree. For I am one of the worlds biggest...
10 minute Creamed Mushroom Tagliatelle with Wild Garlic Pesto
Today's evening meal for one ( too tired now for the dinner/tea debate) needed to be simple, it needed to be quick and it needed to be filling. Because today, was an 'I can't be bothered' day. Sometimes, when a myriad of thoughts are crashing around in your head, the...
Comforting Creamy Ham, Lentil and Oat Soup
One of my favourite bowls, is one which contains a hearty soup or broth. If it can have dumplings smuggled into it too, then I am a happy girl ( Middle aged Woman). If there is a lack of dumplings then bread torn eagerly fits the bill. Or have more broth. You will be...