Tag Archives: Aubergine

Easter Eating

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

Well, it has not been healthy and there has been far too much of it.  So much in fact that I am really looking forward to the very austere diet I am putting myself on from April 1st until I … Continue reading →

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British Wildlife

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

What a gloriously sunny morning .  I was feeling so guilty (and still full!) from the previous days over-eating I just had a nectarine for breakfast.  A perfectly sweet and juicy nectarine. Mid-morning we headed off to the British Wildlife Centre which … Continue reading →

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The Sun Has Got His Hat On

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

hip-hip-hip-hooray Oh yes, that sun was glorious today and I even got to enjoy some of it.  I treated myself to breakfast out. Technically in as I ate it at my desk but I bought it out rather than take … Continue reading →

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Headhunter

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

I had something different for breakfast today. From Pret, one of my favourite coffee shops because their produce is fresh and the milk and coffee is organic, I had a Bircher Muesli with apple grated in it, pomegranate, pistachios and … Continue reading →

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Don’t Adjust The Colour

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

What a colourful days eating we had today.  We were blessed with glorious sunshine which makes everything brighter but I think our food would have shone brightly even if it was raining outside. I made the most of working from … Continue reading →

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The Future Is Green

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

I was in Birmingham yesterday and the day started with a great breakfast in the heavenly hotel.  A bowl of muesli with some added dried fruits and nuts (they had a fab selection of extra sprinkles so I put some … Continue reading →

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An Exceptional Curry

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

This morning, I was thinking about what I fancied for breakfast and I kept thinking about nuts and yogurt.  Apparently the word ‘Muesli’ comes from ‘Mus’ which is Swiss German for ‘mixture’.  Some definitions refer to it meaning ‘mushy’ or … Continue reading →

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Lazy Sunday

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

No setting of the alarm clock.  Snoozey lie in.  Leisurely bath.  Pot of tea.  Relaxed read through my favourite blogs and a catch up of email.  Reheat leftover oats baked with berries and bananas for breakfast (7 WW points).  Lovely … Continue reading →

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Dragon Tattoo

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

I went for another scramble today.  I had some portabellini mushrooms which look like this: I am not always a fan of mushrooms.  They can seem too earthy and rubbery but occasionally they are exactly what I fancy and so … Continue reading →

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All Hail The Dukka

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Marion and Colin’s party last night was lovely.  They are such great hosts and the drinks flowed and yummy nibbles were passed around but best of all, their beautiful house was filled with wonderful people.  So many interesting and lovely … Continue reading →

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