Monthly Archives: August 2011

Smack Boys

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I was in a rush today so made a very simple breakfast of Jumbo porridge oats, soya milk and water.  I stirred in a tbsp of the almond butter I made with cinnamon and coconut which goes perfectly with porridge. … Continue reading →

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Love All

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I slept very badly last night.  Probably because I was too full from the previous nights piggery.  It was hard to get comfortable with enough food to feed half the nation swirling round in my belly, all of which was … Continue reading →

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Dieting is a philosophy

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

“Cooking is a philosophy, not a recipe.  Unless it’s pastry, which is Chemistry”. Marco Pierre White on CBB, August 2011. A very interesting comment I thought.  Losing weight is also philosophical, rather than just following a diet plan.  There are … Continue reading →

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The Galloping Gourmet

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I left home for Devon on Friday, via Epsom, home of the Derby and numerous other splendid events, horse related and otherwise.   I was going for lunch with Sally and her lovely daughter Holly.  I hadn’t seen them since … Continue reading →

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Damsons in Distress?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

No, but they are in gin but more about that later.  I do like to keep things chronological. 3 simple ingredients for breakfast; eggs, spinach and tomatoes.  2 poached eggs on wilted spinach with tomatoes.  With a cup of green … Continue reading →

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Ruby, Ruby, Ruby – a tale of 3 curries

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I made my regular porridge and keenly anticipated the delicious almond butter in it which I made yesterday.  I was not disappointed. It was fabulous.  The coconut and cinnamon in the nut butter went perfectly with the porridge.  9 WW points. … Continue reading →

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Rain, Rain, Go Away

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Having had a wonderful mini break in Wales and Warwickshire,  I was excited about getting up this morning to check out the garden, until I heard the deafening roar of a torrential downpour of rain.  Oh gloom!  A day indoors. … Continue reading →

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The Last Supper

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

The last supper at home.  Well, for a while anyway as we are off to the Green Man Festival in the Brecon Beacons and then Warwickshire for a few days. The health benefits of curly kale are widely extolled.  But … Continue reading →

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Surprised in Souf London

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

The girls were leaving the boys at home today and heading for “Souf” London, to the home of the Undomesticated Urban Goddess (a.k.a. Michelle) and scene of recent riots.  I had been promised a microwaved ready meal for lunch so … Continue reading →

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Broadly Speaking

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I needed a substantial breakfast as I was playing tennis at 10am and I fancied porridge.  We were out of bananas so I rummaged in the cupboard for something to sweeten the porridge with and found a recently purchased jar … Continue reading →

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