Author Archives: Dani
3 ingredient fruit cake
This one was lifted from a forum I attend, and I thought it so good, I decided to save it. Haven’t tested it yet ….. will have to see. Soak 1 kg mixed fruit (Homebrand is just fine) in 600ml … Continue reading
It had to come, but I am sad
Well, … I am the parent of an “almost” adult, and a preteen. I have putting it off for ages, but eventually, I had to be honest about the make believe aspect of childhood. Mr11 was rearranging his room, to … Continue reading
My son is normal …… very normal
Mr11, among all his other unique and quite loveable foibles …… has a stutter. Its not a severe stutter, and it doesn’t limit him in many ways …. and is only an issue if others call attention to it. Its … Continue reading
Fatz Fantastic Naan Bread
8g Yeast 10g salt 45gms sugar 230mls warm water 50mls milk 1 egg (beaten) 500g bread flour Optional: 1 clove of crushed garlic or crushed cardamom pods or crushed cumin seeds. Place into breadmaker (in order recommended by machine manual) … Continue reading
A week in my life I would rather not repeat
Well, I am back after spending a bit over a week with my family, planning and organising the funeral for my Dad. Its been a week of ups and very sad downs, and I feel tired and wrung out. I … Continue reading
Thank you for the support
Dad slipped into a peaceful sleep, and died ….. last night. I have had a day at home today, to handle phone calls, book flights, receive a beautiful bunch of flowers, and just generally absorb the news. We are now … Continue reading
I am not sure if I feel the way I should……
My dad is dying. We have known that this would happen for a while now, and really we are all surprised it hasn’t happened before now. But, the consequences of his heart attack, not looking after himself, and dementia ….. … Continue reading
Nappy change behaviour
You know the problem .. you place child onto the change table, and child instantly turns into an electrified octopus, who has had too much sugar. Often this will include twisting, rolling, sticking their hands into the nappy, kicking … … Continue reading
Relationship with parents.
***I had posted this in a topic in a forum, but I feel its a good reminder to myself, especially when I am disappointed about my parents and their relationship with me. **** I have at times cut my parents … Continue reading
Welcome to MAN LAND
Man Land …… is complete. 😀 So …. the agreement was that when the treadmill sold, hubby would appropriate that particular corner of the shed … and it would become …… MAN LAND!!! So … treadmill is gone. First stage … Continue reading
