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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Pruning orchids isn’t as tricky as you think
I love orchids. I rescue them and grow them at home, and whilst I’m not green fingered, I can look after orchids. Orchids are gorgeous, but they can be a bit intimidating if you’ve never pruned or repotted one before. Don’t worry though – it’s not as tricky as it seems, and with a bit […]
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The Sunny Side of the House: When Life Gives You Strawberries – Memories of a Fenland Boy
As always, with book reviews, sharing my thoughts on The Sunny Side of the House: When Life Gives You Strawberries – Memories of a Fenland Boy is hopefully just enough to interest you in the book without sharing any spoilers. I am a fan of David Bailey’s work, having previously read one of his other […]
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Polar Panic, a perfect game, just don’t freeze
If like us, you love card games and playing as a family, then this fun game, Polar Panic, from Wicked Uncle is perfect, just don’t freeze when you are playing. We are big fans of card games, particularly those that can be taken with us when we go on holiday or for travel and can […]
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Caffeine and ADHD
I have inattentive ADHD. In 2021 I was diagnosed, and since then we have managed and viewed life understanding more about why I am the way I am. I am currently not medicated. With the agreement of my medical practitioner I self manage most symptoms and ADHD issues. Part of that is using caffeine. Caffeine […]
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Beetroot, rocket, feta and chickpea salad
I am not a salad fan, in that I find lumps of lettuce and soggy cucumber most unappealing and unappetising. However, there are certain salad ingredients that when combined, make a delicious and easy meal, that you can make as health or indulgent as you want. I don’t want hamster food, I like texture, taste […]
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Making cooking fun for kids with computer games
Making cooking fun for kids isn’t as scary as it sounds. One of the things I think I have done very right is teaching my kids to cook, and to be able to work in the kitchen at home, so eventually when they leave home, they will at least have that skill. For me, food […]
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Fighter Henry – A great gift from Wicked Uncle
If you are looking for something fun to add to your child’s imaginative and dressing up play collection then this Fighter Henry water spray is just the thing. You don’t have to fill it with water inside, by the way, it can be used just for dressing up play indoors without the added water. I […]
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How to fit a cat collar properly and safely
Fitting a cat collar properly is essential to ensure the safety and comfort of your feline friend. A well-fitted collar can help in identifying your cat, especially if it includes an ID tag, and can also support other accessories such as bells or GPS trackers. However, it is important to strike a balance between a […]
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