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Bourbon biscuit cake

Bourbon Biscuits. Are they as posh as they sound?

March 1, 2021 Martin Tea & Cake

Bourbon Biscuits sound posh, look posh and are extremely popular. So where did they come from and are they really the best biscuit ever?

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Kinder Egg metaphor for life

Kinder Egg Surprise! Why getting inside is personal

December 31, 2020 marvinmidlife Tea & Cake

Is the Kinder Egg something more than a chocolate egg? Could it also be a metaphor for life. Have a think before you eat yours.

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British or American chocolate

British and American chocolate are different. Which tastes better?

November 26, 2020 marvinmidlife Tea & Cake

British and American chocolate are different. They have their similarities, but if you wanted to melt one to make chocolate fudge, or dip a bit

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Making the perfect cup of tea

Making the perfect cup of tea. Just remember it’s something to savour, not rush.

October 12, 2020 marvinmidlife Tea & Cake

Making the perfect cup of tea is underestimated. Most people rush it and end up with something hot but ultimately disappointing. A bit like me. Read how is should done.

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cool cocktails and ice cubes

Ice, ice baby. Summer’s here and the time is right…for cool cocktails and novelty ice cubes

June 12, 2020 Martin@Moldyfun Tea & Cake, Midlife Health & Fitness

Summer’s here and the time is right. Lockdown could be coming to an end, the sun is still shining, and we’re all feeling a little happier. Although the time may not be right for dancing in the street just yet, it is the time for making and shaking some cool cocktails and ice cubes to match.

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Blueberry muffin

Great news! Blueberry Muffin Day is getting closer.

June 7, 2020 Martin@Moldyfun Tea & Cake, Midlife Health & Fitness

Blueberry muffin day is coming. What’s the background to one of coffee’s greatest lovers, and how do you make one. Going to Minnesota might be a start.

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Calendar for Special Days in June

Special days in June. Will you be hugging your cat?

June 1, 2020 marvinmidlife Tea & Cake

Special Days in June includes Hug a Cat Day and Father’s Day, but which one should we be celebrating the most?

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Feature: Hip Replacement

hip replacement story starting with arthritis
A hip replacement story, from initial twinge to running around post op.

Working lives

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  • Waiting for recruitment responses and watching the tumbleweed roll past. It's a lonely place. 1 Waiting for recruitment responses and watching the tumbleweed roll past. It’s a lonely place.
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  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Health, Fitness and Hips

  • cool cocktails and ice cubes Ice, ice baby. Summer’s here and the time is right…for cool cocktails and novelty ice cubes
  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Shock decision about having a total hip replacement at 50! 5 things that worried me. (Part 2)
  • Make yourself happy, do it for Don Agonising over how to be happy? Don’t do it for you. Do it for Don.
  • 18 months after my hip replacement 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits need to be broken

Most Liked Posts

  • 12 months after - a total hip replacement recovery story....
  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Ask Marvin Answered…

  • Father Christmas is fat, grey and old. I’m exactly the same, and yet no one wants me in their house at Christmas. What can I do?
    Aunt Marvin
  • My work suit no longer fits, and my birthday suit isn’t what it was. What can I do before I return to the office?
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  • I have been offered a promotion at work but it could mean sacrificing my friends. Should I take it?
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