The Road to Recovery
There's no way round it, if you train, there's pain. Being a bit of a masochist, I really rather enjoy it. However, there comes a time when your body needs a break. Today it's time for TLC! So... I'm [Read More]
Twelve Minute Turn Around!
Lat night, David gallantly offered to set his alarm just to be sure, for sure, that I'll be up in time, and on form, for training with Kathy in the morning. I feel a bit bad for him, one alarm at [Read More]
Easy Baked Apples
Serves 4 These baked apples are a simple but delicious dessert - a real winter warmer! I remember eating these growing up but in the UK we have those outsize Bramley cooking apples - they're so [Read More]
Sam Runs the Night – The Movie
I'm high as a kite after training, so I reward myself with some Baked Apples - the perfect pick me up for a cold, dark night such as this! While I'm waiting for them to bake to perfection, I check [Read More]
A Priceless Proverb
In between shuffling my papers at work, the lovely Jane passes me a proverb that was given to her by a student. I love it. "Challenges are what makes life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes [Read More]
It’s My Lucky Day!
There's a missed call on my phone this morning and I figure it's another one of those stalkers from the phone company trying to squeeze more money out of me. But guess what? It's not! When I check [Read More]
Birthday Boyz
It's a dark day at our house. Manchester United kissed the Premiership goodbye last night when Manchester City popped out two goals in two measly minutes of extra time. Life is cruel. Especially when [Read More]
Healthy Sweet Potato and Carrot Mash
Serves 4 (low iodine, easily halved) We are huge fans of mashed potato in this house. In fact, the promise of a never ending supply of restaurant quality mashed potato was what finally persuaded my [Read More]
White Wine Chicken with Leeks and Green Olive Dressing
Serves 2 (easily doubled) In this dish, chicken, leeks and potatoes are cooked in a parcel with white wine and topped off with a delicious olive dressing. This dish is super delicious and simple [Read More]
Best Baileys Cheesecake
Serves 16 This cheesecake is the daddy of all desserts. I remember when I first made this decadent delight for two friends' joint birthday. Since then there has been much tweaking and tasting of [Read More]
