20 ways to save money on food
Recently, I’ve been thinking about the amount of money we spend on food each month. Basically, it’s far too much. There’s just the three of…
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Slimming World update: 9/5/15
This week on plan This week, I was feeling really motivated and I wanted to get a good loss this week. So, I decided to…
Happy Easter!
In our house, Easter has become a big mishmash of American and British traditions – taking the best from both, of course! On Friday night,…
Wicked Wednesdays: banana-throwing champion
Pumpkin recently learned that, not only can she drop food on the floor from the high chair, but she can throw it too. It didn’t take…
Making dinner in 3 easy steps when you’re on your own with a grumpy baby*
*Actual results may vary Babies are fickle creatures. For example, one might want dinner but scream bloody murder if you try to put her down to…
The month(!!??) that was: captured: 11/1/15
When we left on holiday a few weeks ago, I was determined to keep blogging while we were away. But, something happened. Well, a lot…
The week that was: captured: 30/11/14
Out and about I’ve been a bit of a hermit this week, between trying to get work done for end-of-the-month deadlines and cooking/cleaning in preparation…
A Thanksgiving wrap-up
I read a great article earlier this week that said one in six Brits celebrate Thanksgiving now. I think that’s so wonderful. I absolutely love Thanksgiving…
A Brit’s guide to pumpkin pie
As an American living in the UK, there are two questions that I’m asked more than any other. What the [insert expletive here] are you…
We love Greenwich Market
When Hubby and I first moved to London, I knew that the city was famous for its local markets, but I didn’t really think much about them. From…
Dim sum at the Lotus
One of my favourite options for a weekend lunch treat is to head to Canary Wharf and enjoy a dim sum feast at Lotus –…
The week that was: captured – 5/10/14
This week, we had one more day to spend with my mum before she headed home so we headed out to the Natural History Museum….
A trip to the sweet shop
A few weeks ago, the BBC had a programme on called Sweets Made Simple. The series, which starred confectioners Kitty Hope and Mark Greenwood, was…
Benihana and the #BeniGirlsBash
If I had to choose one type of food to eat forever, it would probably be Japanese food. Sushi, teriyaki, katsu, miso, edamame, wasabi… mmmm….
No-bake Oreo cheesecake
Even though I live in the UK, there are a few American holidays that I always make a point to celebrate. Our British friends seem…