Recent Comments

1. Become a blood donor - 13 Jan 2009

   This was my new year’s resolution 2 years ago – one that I managed to stick to.

   The next sessions at Warsash Victory Hall are 21 Jan or 4 Feb. Session times 1.30-3.25 or 4.30 – 7.15. I’d recommend booking an appointment as you get through a bit more quickly when it’s busy.

2. Choose to have one meat-free day a week in your home - 10 Mar 2009

   Try this delicious recipe … butternut squash risotto (serves 4).
   Fry 1 onion in 3 tbsp olive oil for 2 mins, add 1tsp ground cumin and 1tsp ground coriander. Add 300g risotto rice and stir round. Add 1 litre veg stock one ladle at a time – stir continuously. Add 350g butternut squash – peeled and cubed (option – steam lightly first, helps with cooking)and 1 medium courgette – diced – cook for 5 mins. Then add 125g frozen peas. Stir and continue cooking for 5 mins until all liquid has been absorbed.

   Season to taste. Option – serve with some grated paremsan on top.

3. Give something (or many things!) away – and de-clutter your life - 10 Mar 2009

   I’ve signed up to this on behalf of my children, who cleared out their games and toys cupboard and donated what they no longer wanted to their school – they had requested toys for wet playtimes.

4. Recycle your stuff - 10 Mar 2009

   I’ve been collecting our spent batteries to take to the recycling centre – we seem to get through more than I realised. Have just invested in a Wii-remote charging station as battery use was shocking! Doesn’t last as long as ordinary batteries, but only takes a couple of hours to recharge the unit.

5. Compost your leftovers - 10 Mar 2009

   Any ideas on how to get rid of those horrible fruit fly things that seem to love living in my compost bin and flying into my mouth when I take the lid off – yuk!

6. Make your own bread - 10 Apr 2009

   I love making bread – it’s a bit of a family obsession. Obviously I cheat a bit and use a bread machine, but it’s still satisfying to slice a homemade loaf! As I type this I am waiting for my Hot Cross Bun dough to rise … well it is Good Friday!

7. Watch An Inconvenient Truth in 2009 - 16 Apr 2009

   We watched this in our Church Alive home group last year and it kick-started some really good discussions. It’s easy to watch, doesn’t gloss over the facts, but end with a message of hope. Really good if you are wondering what to use as a house group resource.

8. Start banking ethically - 16 Apr 2009

   Smile is the online bank for the Co-operative and has been excellent. We have also got a Co-operative bank issued credit card which donates to Christian Aid – I’m sure someone can tell my why it shouldn’t, but it does soothe my conscience when I am indulging in some retail therapy …