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Arriving home from a sun soaked holiday is never fun… especially when you arrive home to rain, a suitcase full of washing and an empty fridge. Sad times indeed! Luckily for me, La Tasca had invited me to sample their new menu at the La Tasca Manchester Deansgate restaurant upon …
We are currently under house arrest. Well, not really but we may as well be! Currently Liv resembles a spotty dotty having caught Chicken Pox and we are enduring this nightmare as best we can! Keep reading for our handy tips on coping with Chicken Pox! Fortunately, Liv is of …
Recently, lodgers took up residence in our house in the form of 24 adorable Itty Bittys. Don’t take me literally on that, they didn’t come marching in the front door! They were sent to me with the purpose of creating our own Itty Bittys Advent Calendar. To help Liv celebrate …
Half term started on a lovely note as Liv and I toddled of on a restaurant review our local La Tasca Trafford Centre, Manchester restaurant. The restaurant is located on the top floor and has a wonderful warm and colourful atmosphere – exactly what you expect from an authentic Spanish …
Recently we were sent quite a few Patak’s Frozen Curry Range meals to enjoy in a curry evening with buddies. Well, we weren’t just going to sit back and make it a normal curry evening were we? Tasty Frozen Curries from Patak’s Oh no, we combined curry evening with a Halloween …
Yes, it really is that time of the week you have all been waiting for since last week’s Friday Fit Bit… Brock O’Hurn! Go on… Admit it! This week, I have chosen an absolute corker in the form of a very Viking-esque male model! There is something deliciously naughty about …
Having previously enjoyed the Heck Chicken Italia range, including Chicken Balls that we cooked with pasta and Chicken Italia Sausage butties, Liv and I were recently able to experiment again, when a lovely package of Heck food arrived. The range is gluten free and low in fat, perfect for me …
Can a printer really (pretty much) last forever? Check out our Epson EcoTank L355 review to see if this printer really does live up to its claims! I have bought so many printers over the years, albeit the basic in the range. All have cost me a fortune in ink, …
Who want’s to check out some of the World’s Hottest Rugby Players? Read on… There are certain moments in my life, when staring at pictures of ridiculously hot men really does help to cheer me up. My phone gallery is quite awesome and I am forever sending pictures to mates …
Welcome to Weight Loss Wednesday Week 22 New You Plan Unboxing! This week has seen a huge shift in my mentality and eating habits due to starting The New You Plan on Monday morning for a 2 week review of the diet. Starting Day 3 Today is Day 3, started …
Updated October 2026 If you’re looking for a quick, easy Slimming World-friendly curry, this keema is a great one to have in your back pocket. It’s made with very lean beef mince, chickpeas, tomatoes and vegetables, and takes around 20 minutes to cook. It’s the sort of dinner that works …
Last night saw Chelsea crowned UEFA Europa League Winners… an amazing feat to be the holders of 2 European cups at the same time. It’s a shame we have to give one back now though. People have already started on their tirade of jibes towards John Terry lifting the cup. …