Category: Lifestyle

This is a really simple, easy to cook recipe which makes a tasty but healthy supper Recipe 1 red pepper, halved and deseeded half a red onion, chopped 2 rashers of bacon 1 x small tin of tomatoes 6-8 button mushrooms, thinly sliced lazy garlic mixed herbs salt and pepper Bake the pepper in the […]

After a big meal last night in Annapurna, I feel the need for a dukan day to give my body a rest. I started the day with some slivers of smoked salmon drenched in lemon juice. Fresh but not too filling.  Its not too long ago that my doctor advised me to eat more oily […]

I met my friend for a quick bite in Chiswick and we happened upon the Annapurna.  I have heard of this restaurant and have been keen to visit for a while.  The restaurant is known for its Nepalese fayre and boasts of using a uniques blend of spices that are freshly ground in the restaurant.  […]

On a cold day there is nothing I like better than a serving of Pret soup and this Thai chicken is one of my favourites. It is hot, spicy and very filling. Even better with a pot of edamame beans!  

Having decided to use my tesco vouchers in Pizza Express, several members of my family and I debated the various items on the menu. Most of them opted for the Leggero pizzas which have the centre removed and salad in the hole. Its a good idea for reducing the calories but I think I would […]

I simply love Tesco clubcard points. I have been collecting them for years and mainly just redeemed them for cash in-store. It took me a long time to realise how much more valuable they are when redeemed on- line. I only really realised when I saw my sister using hers to pay for car hire, […]

I woke up this morning to a fastastic view of the beach where the fiilm Chariots of Fire was filmed. Before headin out for another day’s exploring, we enjoyed a hearty breakfast with lashings of tea. I chose bacon, beans and mushrooms which was delicious  

Out in St Andrews and never thought to book a restaurant! After trailing round the streets, we happened upon this charming little Indian restaurant, the Jahangir. It was packed to the brim but they still managed to squeeze us in. It has an oriental yet homely atmosphere and the staff were very helpful, advising us […]

Am really enjoying revisiting St Andrews after many years. We stopped off for lunch at Bibi’s cafe on North Street in St Andrews. Its a really buzzing cafe full to the brim with students and tourists. Cupcakes seem to be the order of the day but we came for lunch so gave them a miss […]

I can’t believe I have never had a blueberry pancake before. What a treat! I am staying in the Scores Hotel in St Andrews and was impressed by the breakfast on offer. I was even more impressed by the spectacular view from the dining room over the West Sands beach. It was spectacular. I decided […]

Enjoying a lovely weekend in St Andrews. Decided to make the most of the early bird menu in the Glass house restaurant for 9.99 for 2 courses I opted for Crab cakes with sweetcorn salsa and salad to start and for my main enjoyed Pork loin in a whiskey sauce with carrots and red cabbage […]

I have had a lovely leisurely start to my day off with a soak in the bath, several mugs of tea and some very lean bacon medallions. I whipped up some oat pancakes to accompany the baon and it all went down very well. I am heading for a weekend in St Andrews so reckoned […]