Category Archives: Grow Your Own

In The Garden

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

It was sunny today !!!!! Lara was heading back to Durham at Midday and we decided it would be fun to go out to brunch.  We went to Frankie’s in Staplehurst which I have previously blogged about here. I have not … Continue reading →

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Three Very Good Things

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

Pumpkin porridge made its debut today.  Well, made its debut this Autumn/Winter.  I added 1/2 a cup of pureed canned pumpkin to my oats, almond milk, chia seeds and pumpkin spice.  Yummy. Yesterday I finally caught up with some of … Continue reading →

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Surprising Salad

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

I managed to eat healthy food all day – whoop whoop. Tropical Porridge for breakfast. Ingredients: 1/4 cup of porridge oats 3/4 cup hemp seed milk 1/2 passionfruit 1 tbsp raw coconut chips 1/2 tbsp chia seeds 1 banana I … Continue reading →

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A Tale Of Two Puddings

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

I write this feeling more bloated than I have for a long time.  I had a lovely day with two of my sisters and their families but it was another day of over-indulgence.  Tomorrow will be more austere! In acknowledgement … Continue reading →

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Cinderella Had A Ball

Posted on November 18, 2012 by

What a fun few days I have had.  Oh dear me though, quantity and quality of food would not win any dieting or healthy living awards One notable exception is a delicious soup I made on Friday lunch time.  I … Continue reading →

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Sweet Child Of Mine

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

Sometimes, as a Mummy, it can be the simplest things your children do that bring the most happiness.  My little boy, realising his Mummy was a bit sad about Lara not being at home, decided that what I needed was … Continue reading →

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Lonesome Tonight

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

Are you lonesome tonight?  I am .  It will be a long time until I see this beautiful face again. So today was rather bleak.  The grey sky, torrential rain and gusting winds did nothing to alleviate my mood either. … Continue reading →

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The Seventh Day

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

Thank goodness this detox is virtually over.  It has been hard work.  The actual detox plan works well and is easy to follow.  But detoxing when you have to work as hard as I have lately is tough.  But I … Continue reading →

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The Hurley Burley

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

What a truly splendid birthday weekend.  I was treated to lunch with my family.  This is the first photo I took with my new little camera. All the pictures I took for this blog were with my new little camera … Continue reading →

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Cake And Fizz Party

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

I had a lovely party to look forward to on Saturday night so I made sure I ate lightly and healthily all day. I started with a delicious breakfast which featured raw buckwheat groats.  Buckwheat is full of fibre and … Continue reading →

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