Its late, dusk is closing in darkness is coming, Most are winding down for the night Eyes are being rubbed whilst pyjamas are put on And cuddles have been given. Words are exchanged, some full of love, some full of anger And some never talk, some words go unspoken. A hum in the distance,... Continue Reading →
Mondays meals #21 Beef stroganoff
Ingredients Lean beef piecesRed onionGarlic clovesButton mushroomsPaprikaTumericGarlic granulesWorcestershire sauceBeef stockBasmati riceGreen vegetables MethodBrown off the meat in pan for few minutes with a little shake of garlic and paprika as it browns on a medium heat.Remove beef and add chopped onions, garlic and mushrooms with a little water and rub the beef juices off the... Continue Reading →
The Christmas heart. For my Mam on her second Christmas away from home.
Amongst the glitter and the sparkle The presents and the cheer There's a glaring void that cannot be filled Because you are not here They say that times a healer But then do they really know That when you truly love somebody Your heart will never let them go So here we are another christmas... Continue Reading →
Chocolate lava cakes with candied pecans, strawberry sorbet and syrup.
This dish is my absolute favourite dessert of all time. It is simple to make but always goes down well with most not able to resist a gooey chocolate centre. I love the fact you can make this mix in advance and only have to pop it in the oven for a short time before... Continue Reading →
Bed-rest tips to survive and how the system needs to do more to support those faced with pregnancy complications
Even typing the words bed rest still makes me shudder and brings me back to a very frightening time in my pregnancy, at a time when you need the most support and a time to keep your mind most occupied you are faced with being in a position of isolation , part medically imposed ,part... Continue Reading →
Parental leave reflections
It's been a Summer of very little time watching, of later mornings, of wearing pyjamas a-past 8am, of the luxury of snuggle times in the mornings. Downtime has been a treat that we have fully overindulged in. We took complete advantage of not having to partake in the morning rush. No dragging ourselves out of... Continue Reading →
First day of school wishes
Day one in the next chapter of their life story has come to an end. Eyes are being rubbed with knuckles and soft yawns escape their lips, as the enormity of the first day of school leaves its mark on my two beautiful children. They someone seemed taller today, as if they grew a foot... Continue Reading →
One for him, one for her and one for Mammy. Friday fashion
Lots to show you all this week as I was sick last Friday and thankfully on the mend now.We are officially on holidays for Easter and I am looking forward to the slowing down of the days and not face that mad rush every morning to get the kids and ourselves out the door:) First... Continue Reading →
One for him, one for her and one for Mammy. Friday fashion
Happy Friday, St Patrick's day in advance and long weekend:) I was zooming around the high street shops on my lunch breaks desperately trying to find the twins green hues of clothing for St. Patrick's day so snapped a few pictures of cute kids clothing as I was whizzing by. Marks and Spencers currently... Continue Reading →