Tag Archives: food

Review – Wholebake flapjacks

Posted on 17 October, 2012 by doug

Back in September I bought a little supply of these flapjacks with high hopes for a brilliant find.  Below is our view but first of all a little introduction concerning Wholebake. The company Wholebake was founded in 1984 by Stephen … Continue reading →

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Linseed / Flaxseed

Posted on 5 February, 2012 by doug

As I’m not a big fan of eating oily fish, I need to be mindful of how I get sufficient Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.  For sure we all need to include these in our diets for the benefit of our … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on food

Posted on 13 July, 2011 by doug

Since I have been taking better care of myself during the last few years, I’ve paid attention to what I eat.  That attention comes in a few different ways and here’s some of my thinking: Quality of food I try … Continue reading →

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Are raspberries good for you?

Posted on 6 July, 2011 by doug

I love the summer months and even more when we have raspberries from my Mother-in-Law’s garden.  Fresh, free and flavoursome! I’ve always enjoyed them and had in the back of my mind that they were not just good, as all … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on 21 May, 2011 by doug

“Does hot chocolate count towards my 5 a day?” Hannah, aged 11 Hannah could never be described as a lover of fruit and vegetables, not uncommon with other kids.  Besides, I think she’s following in my own footsteps as I … Continue reading →

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Goals to aim for

Posted on 2 April, 2011 by doug

I’ve been thinking of setting myself some goals, things to aim for… maybe to achieve these during 2011. Detox myself – I’m going to look into this Weigh 10 stone – that’s about 10 lbs less than where I’m starting … Continue reading →

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Dried Figs – Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference

Posted on 26 February, 2011 by doug

          You might remember I commented on Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Dried Apricots a while back.  I have been really surprised at the high number of page hits, so I thought I’d have a go with … Continue reading →

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Apricots – Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference

Posted on 17 February, 2011 by doug

In all fairness to Sainsbury’s, these ready to eat Apricots are delicious and in my view the nicest tasting I’ve tried. They’re very soft compared to other dried / semi dried apricots with no chewing at all.  Just pop one … Continue reading →

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A Cyclist’s Breakfast

Posted on 29 January, 2011 by doug

I remember being taught as a child that the most important meal of the day is breakfast.  A few decades later I have come to eventually agree.  It’s important nutritionally but also for us as a family (see below). The food, … Continue reading →

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Watercress

Posted on 2 December, 2010 by doug

          Frosty watercress growing in our pond; it all started a few years ago when Rachel said one day “that looks just like watercress” as we sat on the side. “try tasting it” I suggested. “Errr … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Eats

Posted on 26 October, 2010 by doug

Pete’s Eats, 40 High Street Llanberis, Gwynedd, N.Wales Without wanting to tempt fate, I often find myself wondering what I’d do if I ever lost my job.  Without knowing the real impact of the nice Mr Osbourn’s Comprehensive Spending Review (aka Those … Continue reading →

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