Kit Kats are huge. Well, not in absolute size terms as they were made to fit a lunch box, but in terms of being a
Month: January 2020
The Jammie Dodger is the breaking bad of the biscuit world. What’s its dodgy history?
Jammie Dodgers have been around since the 1950s, and now you can reproduce one in cake format
Hip replacement surgery and week 1 recovery. It all goes horribly wrong… (Part 4)
Hip replacement surgery is supposed to be routine, but I had a horrible blip. A tale of the operation, blip and recovery.
Oreo Cookies are a global phenomenon, but do you know their interesting history?
Oreo cookies are an American favourite – but what’s their history? And how can you make an Oreo cookie cake with a silicone cake mould?
I’ve been learning the guitar and now dream of being a rock star. Am I too old to rock n’roll?
Being a rock star worries me. I’m just a tad over 50 and play a bit of guitar. I am thinking of putting some of
Amazingly, the custard cream biscuit is the nation’s favourite. How do you eat yours?
Custard cream biscuits are the UK’s favourite, so what are they, why are they so liked and how can you make your own?
Scarily close to middle age hip replacement. What was I thinking pre-op? (Part 3)
Having signed up to a middle age hip replacement, the day fast approached. I occasionally had doubts but pain convinced me otherwise. This is the story of what happened next…
I’m fat from too many Christmas mince pies and alcohol. Should I do a dry January to improve my health or is it a waste of time?
I have eaten and drunk to excess over the Christmas period, and am now having trouble squeezing back into my suit. I need to lose a couple of pounds, and am surrounded by people talking about dry or “damp” Januaries. Should I join this sober party, or continue with my life of excess?