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Broccoli and Lentil Soup

Broccoli and Lentil Soup

Had some broccoli to use up today, so decided to make some Broccoli and Lentil soup for lunch and a 4p Cheapy Bread Roll with it

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Mixed Vegetable Roulade

Mixed Vegetable Roulade

A vegetarian recipe using cauliflower stalks and pumpkin. Shredded lettuce and egg mayonnaise combine to create a creamy filling wrapped in a savoury sponge.

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Cooking Up A Storm, Birthdays and Snow

Cooking Up A Storm, Birthdays and Snow

Had the cookery group round to my house on Tuesday, we meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month. We have a lot of fun gathered around my kitchen island cooking 3 or 4 recipes each month which participants bear off home in their wicker baskets, just like school cooking...

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Matilda and singing

Matilda and singing

Went to Matilda the musical. What a great show! And I can finally sing again, I’ve missed it so much!

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Raisin Pancakes

Raisin Pancakes

Gorgeous raisiny pancakes. Use whatever dried fruit you have. Super quick, a great hollow leg filler. Vegan too

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Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad

Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad

A shredded Brussel sprout salad, with sliced carrot, dried cranberries, walnuts and a cranberry dressing. Light and delicious

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Why I don’t go to the sales

Why I don’t go to the sales

If, like most people, myself included, you regularly have to declutter, it’s odds on you are being sold stuff you didn’t actually want to buy in the first place. How long did you have to work to buy that so called bargain. How much better would your life be if you hadn’t had to work to pay for all that stuff you’ve just taken to the charity shop.
So,  my number one tip for saving the maximum amount of cash at sale time is….. don’t go to the shops at all.

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