Monthly Archives: January 2010

Changing patterns

Coming from a poor upbringing, I have a tendency to hoard things …… furniture, clothing, shoes …… and especially food.   The subconscious need to “stock up” is strong.  The fear of a lean period, or possibly actually going hungry, and … Continue reading

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Baked Chicken Risotto

1 whole chicken (cut in half) (you could also use whole breast fillets or thigh steaks with skin on) 500g Arborio rice 1 onion finely diced 200g mushrooms chopped 1 tsp crushed garlic 100mls white wine 750mls chicken/vegetable stock  +  … Continue reading

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Peasant Skirt Instructions

Peasant Skirt Instructions How to draft an easy elastic waisted peasant skirt for any size.

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Hawkers ….. a personal hate of mine

Specifically I dislike the “paid charity” people …. in shopping centres and on the streets outside supermarkets. These are young people usually, trying to encourage you to sign up to sponsor children, or support doctors abroad …. basically conning you … Continue reading

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