Icing these babies has taken Christmassy-ness to a whole new level! Sent from my poncey iPhone Continue reading →

This is what cold and dark winter days are for… Some of these will become Xmas gifts, but I suspect some of them might not last that long. Hurray for Nigella’s cookies! Continue reading →

In this chilly weather, the hamster needs a tasty, warming treat in the morning. She has perfected picking up the “bowl” and retreating to bed with it. Sent from my poncey iPhone Continue reading →

Having been sequestered indoors for much of the last week (a tummy bug, thanks for asking, and I thought I might die at one point, I felt so awful), I was a bit peeved that the weather forecast for this weekend mentioned gale-force winds, heavy rain and possible snow.  OK, the snow wasn't in the … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I was at a conference at Smith Square, just behind Westminster Abbey.  It's a beautiful area, full of wonderful and well-preserved architecture, including this sign on the basement entrance way to a salubrious mews house.  I was entertained by how twee and archaic it was, until I saw that the solicitors … Continue reading →

… and cooked myself a delicious flapjack with added chopped apricot (rehydrating the dried apricots by soaking them in warm tea) and with a drizzle of dark chocolate.  Well, I started off with a sophisticated-looking drizzle, before realising I still had tons of melted dark chocolate.  Being thrifty by nature, I went a bit free … Continue reading →

New running shoes arrived at work yesterday. As I've been poncing about in sandals, putting proper shoes on my feet made me realise how wrecked they still are! But I'm adding new bits of compeed to the painful areas, and will be wearing the trainers around the house while I decide whether they're right for … Continue reading →

I broke my computer mouse. My laptop's touchpad drives me crackers so, whilst waiting for my car to (not) be repaired, I found probably the only shop in Beeston that sells them. This is what they had. On the upside, it has transparent bits where I can see the workings (I've always liked that).  You … Continue reading →

Although attempts were made at coordination, in the end we had lots and lots of food for the staff picnic today – and warm sunny weather in which to enjoy it! So perhaps my baking was a bit superfluous.  Still, it looks nice. See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading →

Lovely minty pea and asparagus quiche from Higgedy, complete with a sprinkling of feta.  Slightly peculiar lemon-y flavour round the outside, though.  Followed up by two oranges and a sprinkling of raspberries. Continue reading →