Monthly Archives: August 2012

Seaweed Super Salad

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Friday!  Yippee.  I have missed my smoothies recently as I haven’t made one for ages so for breakfast I whizzed up a frozen banana, frozen raspberries, yogurt and almond milk. Every Friday when I work from home, I hope to … Continue reading →

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If The Mama Can’t Go To The Children …..

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Thursday started very early for me and I was sitting at my desk in London before 7am.  I was treated with this lovely view of the early morning sun from my office window. I have not seen enough of my … Continue reading →

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Down to Devon and Dorset

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

What a lovely few days we have had in Devon, staying with my sister Lucy.  We left Friday evening, after a day working from home.  Which began with what is now a firm favourite.  Need I say more? Lara made … Continue reading →

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Perfect Children

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I have the world’s most perfect children.   I know yours are lovely too, but, mine are better.  Quite perfect really.  More perfect than I am that’s for sure. Started with a coffee (AGAIN!!) and bircher muesli.  Not a huge … Continue reading →

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From One Extreme To The Other

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Yesterday was all about growing your own, eating vegetables and relaxing.  Today I was back in the City, had few vegetables and worked hard. These 2 are becoming a habit. Peach today instead of cherry.  I definitely prefer the cherry … Continue reading →

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All About The Veg

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I started the day with a simple smoothie; banana, mixed frozen berries, sprouted sunflower seeds and almond milk.  Not bad. I spent the morning at the Sissinghurst Smallholders Fair, held in the grounds of Sissinghurst Castle. There were stallholders there … Continue reading →

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In The Garden Today ……

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

What an incredibly gorgeously sunny and hot day.  I was out there first thing today, deciding what to do about my vegetables.  I decided to chuck the lot.  I had so many caterpillars, that even overnight, they had decimated my … Continue reading →

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Who Is Eating The Vegetables?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I worked from home today which was a huge relief as I was so tired I really appreciated a lie in.  Having commuted downstairs and in to the dining room I worked for a bit and then made a lovely … Continue reading →

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Hop Exchange

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I went on a little detour to the office in the morning and found this lovely building. I have never seen it before and having found it, I discovered it was built in 1868 and was used as an exchange … Continue reading →

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Another Day, Another Dollar

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Deja vue! I couldn’t resist this cute little sour cherry granola.  It is soooooo good. Lunch was a quick sandwich with an unidentifiable filling!  I went out late and grabbed a sandwich without checking what it was and having eaten … Continue reading →

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