For three weeks running we received bok choy in the veggie box. This in itself is not a problem. We like bok choy, it is tasty and good for you. The problem was my limited kitchen apparatus. I usually stir fry bok choy or at least use a fry pan to wilt it when […]
Although I compose a half paragraph or two in my head nearly every day, I’ve not found the motivation to actually commit any of them to a post. If I started this blog to foster and record my creative efforts with some vague ideas about correlating creativity in general with creating new life, now I’m
It’s been a few weeks since I last posted and to be honest its because I’ve been in a bit of a funk. While its true I’m not the biggest fan of Christmas (I’m more “ho-hum” than “ho ho ho” due mainly to the commercialism and saccharine idealism of family life in the media) Mr
Once we received Mr Duncan’s visa grant and were working out the details of our move to Australia, we thought we’d spend a month or so experiencing the good food, weather and laid back lifestyle to be enjoyed holidaying on an island in Thailand. While we waited for our stuff to be shipped to Australia.
Although I was nowhere near large enough to show when we left London, I packed a couple of bits of clothing I could alter in my luggage as I knew I was likely to outgrow my trousers before our goods arrived in January. I figured I’d rent a sewing machine for a week or something once we
Although technically I have more time on my hands than usual, given I’m not working, time has been flying and I just feel tired all the time. I’ve been trying to figure out why. I don’t think its just the pregnancy. Or just the heat (which is lovely). Moving to a new country, no matter
With Pipkin I had no appetite, but I had no nausea to keep at bay either. All I wanted to eat was dairy (yoghurt or custard or ice cream) and plain crackers or breadsticks. Obviously I provided myself more nutrition than that, but only because I was following my brain instead of just my
We arrived in Australia to start our new life today. Today was also Pipkin’s due date. I’ve always had a head for dates – remembering birthdays and anniversaries without any effort. I’m glad that I can make this date dual purpose – and bring some positivity to an otherwise sad association. I hope I can
Pregnancy update Tomorrow I will be ten weeks. I had a scan today and we have a heartbeat and a little dancing embryo. Cue a huge sigh of relief. I don’t think I’ll feel confident about this pregnancy until this little Pickle is actually born. Pipkin was also fine and dancing at ten weeks, but
As a relatively new meat-eater, offal and liver have never really been on my list. I’ve tried pate a few times but found it either extremely fatty or quite bitter tasting. I can’t even imagine trying liver and onions! Adding liver to my diet So in order to add some liver to my diet