Five Ways to Spice Up Your Life in 2023

January 06, 2023

In preparation for the arrival of an “Instant Pot Pressure Cooker” I decided to organise our “pantry” which sounds quite grande doesn’t it?

In fact, it's a small cobwebby cupboard in our 1950s kitchen that encourages us to dump stuff and make a mess.

The herbs and spices on the second shelf are now in neat, alphabetised rows and the 2014 cumin has been composted.

My family hasn’t taken up my offer of a “tour” of the shelf.

I actually go to bed thinking about it, it's been cathartic, and so I've resolved to keep it organised.

Last night, I cooked a leg of lamb in the scary new pressure cooking pot with fresh rosemary and thyme and then steamed potatoes for a mash. We sat at the table and enjoyed it together.

📰In Other News

🌶️Fancy a giggle from Fi Fi ⤵️

⚡This beautiful piece of writing from my husband’s "Nanny Olive" might inspire you not to make any New Year's Resolutions and to simply "Give Me Today".

⚡Nick’s 1-minute video reel, “Time For a Better You” may be the kickstart you need for 2023, especially the drinking water tip 🤣 CLICK ⬇️

Nick Sydney on Instagram: "It’s 2023! Time for a better you? #englishclass #english #englishlesson #englishteacher"

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⚡While I've been pressure cooking, Fraser's been press-releasing.

⚡Ian and I have taken a break from talking about swimming pools.

And Finally🎬

🔥What the Wassail? I'm co-organing one at Guildford Community Garden on Sunday 15th January. Sarah "Swift" is also joining us for a bit of singing, pot and pan banging, spicy soup slurping and apple juice swigging.

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