I think I have finally got the hang of this time management thing. I am already Queen of Lists. At work I have a list of jobs then I prioritise that into a list that I need to do quickly and one of … [Read more...]
Spring has sprung!
Spring has sprung! All the windows are open at Shoestring Cottage, the sun is streaming in and the washing is on the line. I love being able to get the laundry outside rather than having it drying all … [Read more...]
Let’s get physical! Again …
I was so proud of myself this morning - up and straight in the new gym. I was shocked to realise how unfit I am at the moment. Now that I have a mini gym in the house hopefully I … [Read more...]
Cheesy potato bake with parsley, rosemary and thyme
We had a cheap and filling late lunch today, a cheesy potato bake served with Aldi sausages and vegetables. As we were going to the cinema I wanted to keep it simple. This is how you make it. 900g … [Read more...]
Vegetable bake and a good day’s work
I had the day off today to start the refurbishment of an old dresser. My parents had it made in the seventies and gave it to me when I bought my first house. Back then honey-coloured pine was all the … [Read more...]
Leftovers risotto: waste not want not!
Sometimes you need to be creative in your frugal kitchen. You can't always slavishly follow a recipe. I frequently adapt recipes to make use of what I have, and sometimes I just make it up. This is … [Read more...]
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