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the joy of parenting?

‘Tis the time of year.  Yes, of course, to be merry.  But also to play 24/7 happy families.  It’s almost as if the roast parsnips and sticky pudding come at a price and we are now in the thick of … Continue reading

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Hupa Lupa: A crackers paper obsession

Crackers – with their paper hats, predictable jokes and useless bit of tat – are SUCH a major part of the Christmas meal.  For us Brits, I should add.  As it seems that ‘the yanks’ don’t share our enthusiasm for … Continue reading

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Coya: The last (Peruvian) supper (of 2012)

Cough, sniff, yawn.  I am vowing to learn from my going-out-mistakes.  I mean, honestly.  It’s so obvious when you think about it.  From mid December, we should all stay in, toast marshmallows by the fire and darn those socks. But … Continue reading

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Nothing sticky about The Jam Cupboard

It’s probably clear by now to my readers that I’ll do almost anything for a free meal. And that I also fall pretty easily for a good name.  So when the editor of West London Living asked me to review The … Continue reading

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