Parsnips are a delight. Sweet, nutritious and the perfect
accompaniment to roast lamb or butter chicken.
Parsnips also have a reputation as being tricky to grow. Continue reading
The year of the parsnip
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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Why has my electricity use increased?
In my last post on this topic I asked you what your reaction
is when utility bills arrive and I challenged you to start monitoring your energy use.
I monitor my home’s electricity and gas consumption daily when I am at home. The idea is that I can see when our power use changes and take suitable remedial action if necessary ;). Continue reading
Learning to drive – without a jack-rabbit in sight
I am teaching one of my children to drive. 
(And yes, I am still here and sane!)
This is a challenge, but bit by bit they are understanding how much they have to do, how complex the task is. Continue reading
Sleep is important for more than just your beauty (part 1)
Sleep. Do you get enough of it? At the right time?
In my 23 July 2012 post, I spoke about the importance of sleeping at the right time.
But what happens if you don’t get enough sleep? Continue reading