Monday, 8 December 2025

Chicken Cacciatore : Slow Cooker/Crock-Pot Recipe

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I do hope you enjoyed a happy and peaceful Sunday. Many thanks to those of you who left good wishes on yesterdays post. I spent some time re...
Sunday, 7 December 2025

Sunday Wishes ... my wish for you is a peaceful day

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  My wish for you this Sunday is to enjoy a peaceful day ~ Happy Sunday Wishes to all readers ~ and the Second Sunday In Advent All the best...
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Saturday, 6 December 2025

Winter Shakshuka : A Gluten Free, Vegetarian Recipe

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Todays recipe suggestion is for a vegetarian winter shakshuka ... but what is Shakshuka and where did it come from? Shakshuka is thought to ...
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Friday, 5 December 2025

"Cough medicines or lemon and honey – which is better for you?"

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" It's that time of year when winter viruses take hold, and a cacophony of coughs fill households, offices and public transport. Of...
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Thursday, 4 December 2025

Christmas Wreath Salad ... it's delicious and delightful

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Christmas Wreath Salad Why not get creative in the kitchen and make/prepare this delicious and dare I say delightful (it is) Christmas/Holid...
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Wednesday, 3 December 2025

Tips for older adults about looking after your feet ... especially important if you are diabetic

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Seven expert tips for older adults about looking after your feet As people age, they often concentrate on looking after their backs, knees, ...
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Tuesday, 2 December 2025

Pot-roast chicken with root vegetables and barley ... a meal with childhood memories!

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A roast dinner with hardly any washing up, what could be better. This dish features chicken, a firm family favourite, and which even in thes...
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Monday, 1 December 2025

It's the 1st of December 2025

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~ It's December 2025 ~ May the month ahead be a good one for you In previous years regular readers will know I usually start each month ...
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Sunday, 30 November 2025

Thoughts for Sunday ... as we grow old(er) !

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  (snoopy image seen here ) I think these are wise words from Snoopy. Would you agree? Do please share your thoughts in the comments. Happy ...
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Saturday, 29 November 2025

Diabetes Pioneer Stories : Richard K Bernstein

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Pioneers of Diabetes Thank you to all who read my earlier Diabetes Pioneer Stories, featuring Frederick Banting (see it here ) and Eva Saxl ...
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Friday, 28 November 2025

Exact date you should put your Christmas tree up and it's before December!

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Yes, Christmas is coming and it's definitely starting to look and feel Christmassy! In the UK many cities, towns and villages are busy p...
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Thursday, 27 November 2025

Thanksgiving 2025

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Here in the UK the Countdown to Christmas continues. Christmas Cards are being written, Christmas Gifts being bought … and possibly you'...
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Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Mug Cakes (they're marvelous) and can be enjoyed by Diabetics and Non-Diabetics !

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I think most readers would agree that diabetes and cakes does not sound like a great combination, as both flour and sugar will raise blood s...
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Tuesday, 25 November 2025

White Bean and Fish Gratin

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White Bean and Fish Gratin this easy fish gratin uses frozen fish and vegetables. Each serving provides: 17.5g protein, 18.6g carbohydrate (...
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Monday, 24 November 2025

Cauliflower Broccoli 'Mac' and Cheese : Low Carb : Gluten Free

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This post was prompted by Ivy - The Happy Whisk when she recently commented on my Vegetable Frittata Bake here . "Don't know if I ...
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Sunday, 23 November 2025

Diabetes Pioneer Stories : Eva Saxl

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Pioneers of Diabetes Thank you to all who read my earlier Diabetes Pioneer Story, featuring Frederick Banting (see it here ) and a special t...
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Saturday, 22 November 2025

Sausage, Parsnip, Onion and Apple Tray Bake : A Super Saturday Supper or Dinner

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Try this easy one-step sausage tray bake recipe. It takes minutes to prepare and approx. one hour sizzling in the oven. A few simple ingredi...
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