Who’s a goodie two shoes? Is it care versus politics, versus the politically correct, or just boring?

Image: luigi diamanti / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Seeing a conversation on a local network actually got me annoyed enough to blog about it. It’s actually got nothing to do with the people who replied to the discussion, or even those who were involved in it as they don’t know any better, and kudos to the man giving more »

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Cheesecake Flan (Cheats Cheesecake)

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This is a complete and utter cop out for cheesecake but is fabulously easy, quick to make and the kids and visitors are always impressed. Ingredients  1 x Large sponge flan case. 500g Tub of mascapone cheese. 4 Tablespoons icing sugar. 1 Teaspoon vanilla essence (optional). Peaches and pears. Method Take cover off pre-bought flan more »

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My Top 5 iPhone Apps for Blogging. How to keep up blogging on the move.

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There is only one thing that all bloggers like to do, and that is to write. How we write, how often, and how well is not always something that is planned. For spontaneous moments, our mobile pocket gadgetry and good iPhone apps are very handy indeed. Having written about the top iPhone apps for cooking more »

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Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Best of British Show in aid of The ARCHIE Foundation – 25th May 2012

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I’m happy to host this guest post from the fashion management students at my old Uni, The Robert Gordon University, who are raising money for The ARCHIE Foundation for children. ——— Since it began in 2008 the annual charity fashion show at Robert Gordon University has raised tens of thousands of pounds for deserving charity more »

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Review: Niermann-Standby Beetle Table Light, sold by Wayfair UK

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We were happily sent the Niermann- Standby Beetle Table Light from Wayfair’s range of lamps for children to review. A delighted middler opened the box with glee.  I was slightly surprised that the lamp had come from Germany, but it did arrive very quickly, so I wouldn’t say that it was a problem at all. more »

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We’re jinxed…. Just send us the bill….

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Image: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net You could be forgiven for thinking I’ve thrown in the towel and decided to be Miss Misery Guts this week. Looking back on it, it’s not going to be all plain sailing to fix, but hey, we’re all alive, and I can afford to put food on the table for my more »

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Spaghetti Bolognese with Andrew Gordon Steak Mince & Scotty Brand Carrots

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My two favourite produce providers are the reason for the fabulously speedy wolfing down of Spaghetti Bolognese for our evening meal.  It’s amazing how much difference the taste of good meat and vegetables makes to the enjoyment of what we eat. The same Scotty Brand carrots used to make the Carrot and Orange Soup, added more »

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How to know you might be being ripped off by a new product or service provider.

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Image: farconville / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Receiving regular questions from people who get ripped off by a slick marketing presentation frustrates me.  There are millions of sellers and marketers selling products and services they have no experience or exposure to themselves.  Having spent three years selling on the Internet when my boys were little, I am now more »

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Guest Recipe : Meatball and Okra Casserole

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This guest recipe comes to you from Leila of @persianliving on Twitter.  Her blog is worth a visit as it grows with lovely Iranian style cooking.  You can find her recipes at: persianliving.co.uk My favourite vegetable of late is the flavourful and aromatic Okra, otherwise known in the West as Ladies Fingers or Gumbo. In more »

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EU Cookie Directive – New Law Affects Websites and Blogs – 26th May 2012 – Possible £500,000 Fine for Non-Compliance. Do you know what it’s all about?

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If all you know about cookies is vanilla cream, chocolate chip or maple syrup, you may be in trouble if you have a website or blog. The Guardian asks the question.  “How will the new law on cookies affect internet browsing?”  I think it’s a topic we need to make ourselves aware of. Cookies surround us more »

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Strawberry, Peach & Pear Smoothie

Strawberry, Peach and Pear Smoothie

We can  make this all fresh, or all tinned, or a mixture of both.  The boys wanted some fruity smoothie and I didn’t have enough of any one thing to made a dedicated smoothie, so we experimented with the left over strawberries that we had, and a tub of peaches and pears in juice from more »

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Coco Mango Chicken Recipe & Visit to Aberdeen Butcher, Andrew Gordon Butchery and Fine Foods Store – who Inspire Home Cooking from Chattan Place.

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I’ve recently had the pleasure of visiting the Andrew Gordon Butchery and Fine Foods Store in Chattan Place, Aberdeen.  The owner, Andrew Gordon, is also known on Twitter as @aberdeenbutcher, and is a relatively new follow of mine.  I was aware of regular tweets over the last couple of months from people who’ve been into his shop and more »

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Carrot and Orange Soup Challenge by Scotty Brand

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As a Scotty Brand Blogger, I am loving the boxes of goodies arriving with instructions on how to make something that I haven’t made before.  This week, the challenge was to make Carrot and Orange soup, which I managed quite easily.  I had a couple of packs of carrots torn open and being chopped within more »

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Guest Recipe: Sloppy Joes Burger by Claire T

This Guest Recipe from Claire, aka ninjakillercat.blogspot.com/ and @needaphone on Twitter sounds amazing. Sadly Claire didn’t manage to take a photograph, so that means that I will just have to go and make it so that I can get one.  I’m sure my boys will love giving it a try. ———————————- The trick to this recipe is to more »

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Undercover Elder Care on Panorama – Abuse of our Elderly – Rant Corner

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Image: graur razvan ionut / FreeDigitalPhotos.net I’ve just finished watching the Panorama programme about Elder Care, where a woman tells her story of how her mother with Alzheimers was abused by the very people who should have cared for her. Suspicious about bruises that had appeared on her mother’s body, she recorded video footage from a more »

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Guest Recipe: Seafood Broth from Graeme Taylor

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Guest Recipe from Graeme Taylor of Scots Larder, and also found on Twitter as @scotslarder ——————————————— I love seafood, you can’t beat it for freshness, flavour and for sheer enjoyment of experimentation and it goes so well with so many ingredients, it complements chorizo, and the fresh herbs and white wine make it zing. It’s also more »

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Guest Recipe : The Best Carrot Cake in the World “ever” from Lindsey Cave

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A lovely Guest Recipe from Lindsey, who you can find on Twitter as @MrsVanderCave, with her blog at backofbeyondbaking.blogspot.com.  That topping is perfection by the look of it. ——————————– This recipe is actually for a carrot cake but it makes a big cake which can sometimes be a bit OTT, particularly if you like to watch more »

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More delicious foodiness. Turkey and Potato Soup made with Scotty Brand Potatoes

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Making potato soup is a big Scottish thing I think.  It’s often so cold here that soups are ideal for little snacks and to warm us up when we’re cold.   One of Scottish Mum and no measuring recipes again, and I just judge how much goes in by the size of my pot.  I more »

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Guest Recipe: Vodka and Tonic Battered Fish & Wedges

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Todays Guest Post is from theperfectbadmummy.wordpress.com, who is @mrsaimeehorton on Twitter.  Her recipe for vodka and tonic battered fish & wedges is not something I would have ever thought to try, but it sounds very tempting to give a go. ——————– Food for 2 I get a little bit excited when I learn a new kitchen “skill”. more »

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