Tag Archives: basics

A Speedie Foodie Post

Since Friday’s meal out, I have gone back to basics, trying to concentrate on SW’s third of a plate consisting of speed food at each meal. I confess I have been eating a lot of fruit, especially melon, as there … Continue reading

Posted in food, weight issues | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Rosemary’s Baby

Classic film that, and nothing to do with this post. I stopped cooking with salt years ago, and thanks to our boating couple down the way giving us a joint of lamb, I have got rather attached to rosemary. My … Continue reading

Posted in budgets, food, friends, Just a thought, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Frugality in a thimble.

I’ve referred to our downsizing as trying to get a quart into a thimble, but regardless of where, or how, you live, that dreaded budget and cost of living always raises its ugly head. Usually around this time of year, … Continue reading

Posted in budgets, food, Frugality, life afloat, lifestyle, Marina, My life, narrow boat | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Frugality in a thimble.

Pat-a pancake

It’s Pancake Day today, or Shrove Tuesday. ‘Shrove’ stems from the old English word ‘shrive’, meaning ‘confess all sins’. Extract from OlneyOnline.com A short history of pancakes in Olney… Olney’s famous race is run every Shrove Tuesday, featuring women who … Continue reading

Posted in budgets, Dogs, food, Frugality, humour, My life, recipes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Food supplement, The Camping Chronicles

Shopping List for Camping Essentials Toilet Rolls Tea Bags UHT milk Bottled water

Posted in budgets, food, Frugality, humour, Memories, recipes, The Camping Chronicles | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment