So when @Jeokitty and I’s conversation turned from Alice in wonderland to scones & clotted cream, I instantly had a scone craving. However, trying to cut down on fat and all that (eh.. shall we ignore the cheesy lasagna post yeah?) I was reluctant to make my usual scones, which I’m not so happy with … Continue reading
Hi! So one of my favourite dinners ever is lasagne, as those of you who know me are well aware of. And today I had 2 lb beef to use up, but was rather short of cannelloni, so I decided on lasagne instead. And I shall now share how I made said lasagne with you. … Continue reading
Well hello there fine people! It is Friday, and I am chilling out after the longest day of lectures in the history of education. The sun was shining/is setting but still lovely and bright and it is all dusky now! So, to the soundtrack of screaming children playing football apparently (though I have yet to … Continue reading
Belle. From Beauty and the Beast. Looking back on it, it all makes perfect sense. Her obsession with books, her insisting that her father wasn’t crazy despite him being as mad as a hatter (Hi Richie!), her tendency to sing to sheep and other animals like it was going out of fashion. It was pretty … Continue reading
Every time I see a close up in a film of someone writing with a fountain pen I want one. Just thought I’d throw that in. It’s generally in films based on olden times.. So I think I’d need thick non-smooth papers too. Well thats that. On to the point. My point was that I … Continue reading
Ok first things first. You cannot do medicine if you are squeamish. You just can’t. Or else you get over it fairly bloody fast. And I am not squeamish at all. However, Tropical medicine is our new module. And I’m not going to go into detail here or anyone that is actually following this will … Continue reading
Long long ago, back in a decade of purple shiny leggings and crimped hair, I survived the 90s. As a child. It was tough. But children can be forgiven for 90s fashion. They didn’t know any better really. And photos were less rife then, thank the lord. As this was before the days of broadband, … Continue reading
I am back in the capital and kinda not liking it already. Where are the fields?! And the water?! And the mountains?! AND THE DOG! Sigh. As nice as it is to be back in my own space and shall be nice to see all them there foreign classmates tomorrow, I miss my dog and … Continue reading
Proper English Toffee Recipe from my tastykitchen account! This is just yummy in every way. Butter, sugar, cream and vanilla. Where can you go wrong! Eh, yeah—try not eating spoonfuls of this while it’s cooling by the way. Mmm yumminess. Prep Time 3 Minutes Cook Time 15 Minutes Ingredients 250 grams Butter 200 grams Sugar … Continue reading
Things I have learned today: 1. Do not go in to check the sheep without sheepfeed. 2. Sheep make excellent puppy dog eyes. 3. I have guilt issues. 4. Bees find me irresistible. 5. A ten minute walk will always turn into a 2 hour walk if I have a camera 6. Despite my best … Continue reading
Cake in the country 