So, how was your day?

Monday 4th November 2024 How was my day? Mostly ok. At the risk of sounding moany, painful. I currently have two discs in my back compressing against my spinal cord, or if you want the laymans terms, severe sciatica. It hurts. A lot. Most of the time. And today was a bad one. But we […]

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An easy to make and mild chili spice mix

Here’s a mild chili spice mix recipe that adds warmth and flavor without overwhelming heat. It’s perfect for those who want a gentler kick. I use this for chili con carne, tacos, on chicken, and also in soups and sauces. It’s great flavour without burning your mouth off. I find this keeps in a sealed […]

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So how was your day?

Sunday 3rd November 2024. How was my day? I’m tired. Not sleeping that well. I can’t decide if it’s menopause, ADHD, anxiety or a wicked combination of all of these things. My HRT dose has been increased slightly. I’m hoping that helps, or something. Walking three times a night after vivid dreams is not floating […]

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Roasted pumpkin with feta & pine nuts

This is a recipe I use for leftover roasted pumpkin, particularly around Halloween when we carve pumpkins but try to be sensible about food waste, and use up the flesh that is otherwise discarded. You can also make this with butternut squash as well if you can’t get pumpkin in season. This post may contain […]

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Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons, usually hitting people in the winter months. In the U.K., with the long, dark, cold winters, it’s not surprising that quite a few people, including me, struggle with it. Managing SAD can be tricky, especially if you’re not used […]

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Easy and dairy free pumpkin soup

Pumpkin soup is a comforting autumn dish, perfect for chilly evenings. It’s smooth, creamy (even without dairy!) and full of warm, earthy flavours. This dairy-free version is light, yet rich in flavour, and is ideal for anyone avoiding dairy. Pumpkin soup is also a great way to use up flesh from Halloween pumpkin carving and […]

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Jump 2 – You are enough, by JG Nolan

As always, with book reviews, sharing my thoughts on Jump 2, You are enough, by JG Nolan, hopefully just enough to interest you in the book without sharing any spoilers. You can also read Jump 1*, and we think you should, although you can read this book as a stand alone book. This post does […]

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