Monthly Archives: December 2009

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS – FINAL LIST

Last night we decided upon the final three items for our New Year resolutions list. The first five were discussed in the post made on 20 December and the sixth was discussed on 26 December. Resolutions 7 to 9 are … Continue reading

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THE CHEAPER CUTS

Christmas Day was a lot less stressful this year because we decided that we wouldn’t cook the traditional Christmas lunch, but instead opt for buffet style homemade food that could be prepared in advance or without too much hassle on … Continue reading

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NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS – FIRST DRAFT

It might be a bit early to start writing posts about New Year resolutions but the success of our gardening and self-sufficiency plans in 2009 have prompted us to spend more time than usual in thinking about what we’d like … Continue reading

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THE BENEFITS OF HOMEMADE BREAD

One of the best things we’ve bought in recent months is a bread-making machine. It cost in the region of £50 and was an instant success for (1) reducing the number of times we shop at the local supermarket and … Continue reading

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WHAT DO YOU DO WITH PUMPKINS?

Every autumn television programmes and magazines are abundant with pumpkin recipes, giving the impression that it is well worth building up a stock of this squash to see you through the winter.  But, in our experience, the reality is not … Continue reading

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