We all have that dish that reminds us of our childhood. Maybe it’s the one that your mum still cooks for you when you go back to visit, or one that you now make for your own family - a dish that puts a smile on everyone’s face.
This is so interesting. The time when children left home at 18 (like me) to begin a life of their own is over, as rising house prices coupled with the soaring cost of living are forcing adults to remain at home with their parents. Those who do manage to move out often have to rely on support from their parents, facing a lifetime of renting.
Recently, my Mum send me a cracking picture of the two of us stuffing our faces on the beach in Tenerife years ago. Conclusive proof that my love of food and cookery comes straight from her!
Planning for a trip is exciting, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t also stressful. There’s always a lot to remember and the chances are that you’ll have a list of stuff to sort out that’s as long as your arm. But we’re here to help.
Safety is always most important, and it’s vital that you remember to lock up and protect your house as much as possible - coming home to an empty house will definitely ruin any post-holiday wellbeing.
It’s always worth remembering to cancel deliveries, record TV programmes and empty the fridge too – perhaps arrange for a neighbour to pop round and visit, just to make sure that everything stays OK.
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Your health should always be in your head and for many people it’s never more important than during trips away. Travel sickness is incredibly common and remembering medications can make things a lot easier.
Be sure to check where you’re going to see if there’s anything you should take, and also be sure to stock up on allergy treatments and things like sun cream if you know you’re going to need them.
Remembering to stock up and making a list of the things you need can save you time, money and, in the case of medication, potentially a lot of discomfort. Hopefully though, if you remember to check our guide you can avoid any bad experiences!
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Am I missing something important? Which checklist do you follow while travelling? Please let me know in the comments below.
So I was just saying to Mr English recently that I really like Instagram. It’s such fun following people and seeing what they post, and everyone is chatty, friendly and supportive. So, in an effort to meet new people to follow and to foster a bit of creativity, I’ve come up with a little challenge for you. Here are 31 prompts - one for every day of March - so if you feel you’d like to join in, just post a photo on Instagram inspired by the daily prompt (be as creative as you like!) and tag it #foodiephotoaday. Take the challenge and do every day, or just whenever the mood takes you, and click on the hashtag to see what everyone is up to and meet new people. Simples!
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