Monthly Archives: December 2011

Pork and Duck Rillettes

Posted on December 28, 2011 by admin

When I lived in the farmhouse on the windy Yorkshire hillside I had a recipe column in the local paper, which meant I was forever playing about with ideas, in my notebook by this one I wrote, utterly wonderful. At … Continue reading →

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Christmas Table Setting

Posted on December 23, 2011 by admin

Looking at this design I feel a theme coming on. I love these juicy colours, a light reinterpretation of fairground circus. Borrow it for Christmas, the razzle of gold baroque lightened with clear zingy colours. Put the ideas together, inspiration … Continue reading →

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An Unlikely Porn Star

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

Ok this is some cheese porn for all of you who want to indulge in a cheese fest but aren’t allowed to this Christmas. The ‘illegal’ soft cheese was scoffed too quickly to be digitally immmortalised, here are two beauties I … Continue reading →

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Oh Christmas Tree

Posted on December 19, 2011 by admin

In the end after all my protestations I secumbed to a fir tree for Christmas. Oh yes, the kids decorated it with their favourite  novelty decorations. Some are family heirlooms others I have gathered along the way, they all tell … Continue reading →

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Christmas Mincemeat Slice

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

I’m a big fan of mince pies, looking  forward to them all year. This year I wanted something different, I didn’t want the typical pastry overload. So I came up with a lighter slice. The mincemeat layer under the almondy … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tree

Posted on December 12, 2011 by admin

I am seriously wondering if I shall buy a Christmas tree this year? I started considering alternatives to the usual fir tree. Once you get to thinking there are lots of exciting possibilities.

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City of London Walk

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

These bright sunny winter weekend days are great for heading off to the City of London for a walk. During the week busy, fast and pacey, deserted at the weekend.  We went to the top floor of One New Change, … Continue reading →

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Make do and Mend

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin

For several years my glorious down jacket has been patched with gaffer tape, after the object of desire was snagged and torn on a barbed wire fence. Because of the relative slightness of the problem, the jackets’ luxurious warmth and … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Perfect Day

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

If you asked me what my favorite restaurant is I’d say it’s The Black Rat Restaurant in Winchester. I know you’ve heard it from me before and no I am not a saddo, who never goes anywhere else, there lots of … Continue reading →

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