Being a judge at The British Pie Awards

On the 25th April 2012 I had the honour of being a judge at British Pie Awards 2012 – http://www.britishpieawards.co.uk/index.php?pid=1, before I talk about my day as a judge I want to sum up the awards in numbers: 1 Supreme Champion – Dunkleys – Chicken, Ham, Mushroom, Buttered Leeks & Suet Pastry Pie 1 SpecialContinue reading “Being a judge at The British Pie Awards”

One of Lincolnshire’s Hidden Gems

The other Sunday I was at a loose end so decided to head out to the coast to one of my favourite places in Lincolnshire, Anderby Creek. I know we don’t have lots of crowds in Lincolnshire but if you want somewhere to go that is a complete escape from it all, Anderby Creek is theContinue reading “One of Lincolnshire’s Hidden Gems”

Operation Body Shape – Time to start it again…

Well you’ve probably noticed that I haven’t written a post for a good few weeks; well the reason for this was that February was a complete write off when it came to working towards my goal. It did start well but then I got sick, then work got really busy and then I just lostContinue reading “Operation Body Shape – Time to start it again…”

Operation Body Shape – Stopped in my tracks

Well this week hasn’t been the best! I managed to drag myself to the gym on Monday morning and that’s the last time I’ve been. I’ve not been feeling great this week. I can’t really put my finger on why, but I’ve  just not been feeling 100% so I decided that it must be myContinue reading “Operation Body Shape – Stopped in my tracks”

Operation Body Shape – Still a long way to go

Well after the euphoria of how well I did in January, I’ve seem to have lost a little bit of momentum with it all. Yes, I’m still getting to the gym on a regular basis despite the snow giving me a very good reason not to go, but am finding it hard to move myselfContinue reading “Operation Body Shape – Still a long way to go”

Operation Body Shape – Back on track now!!

After the blip last week I’ve managed to get back into the routine of exercise, managing 4 times at the gym (2 CV, 1 Weight and 1 swim) and also went rowing too, more about that later!! Food wise, I’m getting there too; the small plate system is great as I don’t have to worryContinue reading “Operation Body Shape – Back on track now!!”