Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Grrrrrrrrr!
Just a quick gripe! All these anti wrinkle/ age defying creams that cost a fortune-what a load of cods wallop! They claim that they are "absorbed" into our skin. If our skin absorbs everything, how come after a shower, or being caught in the rain, we don´t fill up with water and end up looking like Mr Blobby?
Now even tastier!
Recipes for Life has now been published and so far readers seem pleased with it (phew!) So time to get this blog going again (I really am a lazy trollop). New book, new look. The new book you can order from Amazon.co.uk or.com or from Author House. The new look....I am not referring to the fact I have gone blonde....I have played about with my blog set up (but any advice is gratefully recieved by this computer stupid writer) and my plan is to add something everyday- a comment, a recipe, a "get it off my small, but perfectly formed, chest" type rant.....
I say my "plan" is a to add something everyday- but I also planned to do sit ups everyday, stop eating crisps, stop drinking wine and watch the news daily....so far none of the afore mentioned have been put into action.
Keep checking out my blog and I will keep checking out yours.
Buy my book and I will buy yours!
Welcome to, or welcome back to, Recipes for Life !
I say my "plan" is a to add something everyday- but I also planned to do sit ups everyday, stop eating crisps, stop drinking wine and watch the news daily....so far none of the afore mentioned have been put into action.
Keep checking out my blog and I will keep checking out yours.
Buy my book and I will buy yours!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Coming soon! Recipes for Life.
Sometime in 2011 my first (but not my last) book will be published!!!! About blooming time! Just hope someone reads it!
Just a few quotes from Recipes for Life- a wee taster for you!
"There are two things in life that won´t let you down; good food and good friends-in that order.
"I fell in love with a dream, but reality came and stomped on it"
"I blame their friends; I blame society; I blame their father!"
"They need to suck on the fat; chew on the bones; gag on the gristle and rip that turkey apart Henry the Eighth style"
"The dating game is just so tricky…not only must you look like a model and behave like a wild cat in bed, but you must also transform yourself into a Stepford Wife"
"You must wear WOW underwear…no big knickers or greying, comfortable bras"
"What is this obsession men have with stockings and suspenders'"
"This is a code red situation. Sean wants to meet my parents, but even worse- he wants me to meet his!"
"Next step, move in together- do you really want your Crabtree and Evelyn soap messed up, your leather sofa covered in toe nail clippings or the toilet seat permanently up?"
"Congratulations if you survived your Big White Meringue Day, and a huge pat on the back if you actually enjoyed it!"
"Swingers party. Lots of alcohol and a bag of crisps or two will suffice!"
"So, get home, get your trousers off and no playing with yourself until I get back"
"Caring for Twins is Easy….which male twit wrote this?"
"Is he the Strong Black Coffee type or the Chocolate Teapot type?"
"The way to a man´s heart is through his stomach..I think it has more to do with what is between his legs"
"Separation and Divorce seem to be "a la mode"
"Internet dating-Tales from The dark Side"
"Mr Big Mac- I positively drooled at the thought of biting into this 100% meat taste bud extravaganza"
Monday, October 18, 2010
Endings.
It is always sad when something good, something you enjoy comes to an end. Could be a relationship, a holiday, a film, a "can´t put it down" book, a T.V series (I was devestated when they showed the last ever episode of Knots Landing), a gourmet meal, a divine bottle of wine or even a chocolate bar. Whatever, the effect of "it" coming to an end leaves one feeling empty and wishing one could turn back time.
No- one can turn back time and even if they could nothing is as good second time over. What we have to do is look forward- there will be other, hopefully more successful, relationships; cheap air travel means the world is our oyster; every month there are new releases at the cinema; with more T.V channels we have more choice of T.V series (I am addicted to desperate Housewives at the minute- probably because I am one!) ; there are thousands of gourmet meals waiting to be devoured; there are wine cellers of wine to be uncorked and those clever folk at cadburys etc are always coming up with new choccie treats.
So, why look wistfully back, when there is so much to look forward to!
I know this doesn´t really last forever 8and we would probably be very sick and have dreadful teeth if it did but still a yummy treat!
Everlasting Toffee
Ingredients
225 g finely chopped almonds
Directions
1.In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil, and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature has reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C). Stir occasionally.
2.While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
3.As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread the chocolate into a thin even layer once it is melted. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and press in slightly. Putting a plastic bag over your hand will minimize the mess.
4.Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container
No- one can turn back time and even if they could nothing is as good second time over. What we have to do is look forward- there will be other, hopefully more successful, relationships; cheap air travel means the world is our oyster; every month there are new releases at the cinema; with more T.V channels we have more choice of T.V series (I am addicted to desperate Housewives at the minute- probably because I am one!) ; there are thousands of gourmet meals waiting to be devoured; there are wine cellers of wine to be uncorked and those clever folk at cadburys etc are always coming up with new choccie treats.
So, why look wistfully back, when there is so much to look forward to!
I know this doesn´t really last forever 8and we would probably be very sick and have dreadful teeth if it did but still a yummy treat!
Everlasting Toffee
Ingredients
450 g butter
450 g white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
450 g semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
1.In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil, and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature has reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C). Stir occasionally.
2.While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
3.As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread the chocolate into a thin even layer once it is melted. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and press in slightly. Putting a plastic bag over your hand will minimize the mess.
4.Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Naughty Boy!
I have a problem- well actually, I have heaps of problems, but I am only sharing one of them with you today! My dog keeps digging up my garden, specifically an area I lovingly broke my back on, by laying down a tonne of white decrorative stones, bag by blooming bag.
My neighbour had spent a few days watching me put right the disaster my masscot had created and knowingly told me (although he has no pets at all) that I should stop my dog. Duh! Yes, I know that- but how! I have tried scolding him, but he just turns to me all big eyed and sorrowful, and ten minutes later he is causing havoc again. I have tried reasoning with him, explaining the errors of his ways, it goes in one ear and out the other! I have completely flipped my lid and screamed and ranted at him, but after looking apologetic for a few minutes, as soon as my back is turned, he is at it again. I have even tried growling at him, like his mother used to. All the afore mentioned to no avail!
So, what am I to do? Stop him going out? Keep watch over him 24/7? Just accept his behaviour, I mean so many of them are like this? Is he really worth all this extra work, stress and upset? Bloody MEN- oops, I forgot I was actually talking about my dog!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
You Brought Me Flowers.
You brought me flowers,
but it was just too late.
You realised my worth,
but it was just too late.
You talked of "us",
but it was just too late.
You gave and did not take,
but it was just too late,
You proved not spoke of love,
but it was just too late.
You stood by me ,
but it was just too late.
You cried for real,
but it was just too late.
You brought me flowers,
but it was just too late.
but it was just too late.
You realised my worth,
but it was just too late.
You talked of "us",
but it was just too late.
You gave and did not take,
but it was just too late,
You proved not spoke of love,
but it was just too late.
You stood by me ,
but it was just too late.
You cried for real,
but it was just too late.
You brought me flowers,
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