HELLO APRIL 2024
1. Belle’s 19th
birthday
2. A night at Tattu with best
friends for Belle’s birthday
3. Tony had a good business trip
to Florida, bit envious though!!!!
4. Lovely meals at Devour
restaurant – Holmfirth & Yummy Yorkshire – Denby Dale
5. Lot’s of successes in my
Theatre School
LIFESTYLE, LEISURE, PLACES & HOME
Hello Fresh
I tried Hello Fresh as my friend, who swears by it, had a voucher for a free week which she gave me so I thought it would be good to give it a trial run. Due to it only being a one week trial I had to get whatever was sent to me and the meals, although reasonably tasty, weren’t going to set the world on fire. With having 2 teenagers at home who like different food to us it wouldn’t work that well for us at the moment but it may be something we try again when it’s just the 2 of us. My brother & sister-in-law swear by Gousto and many people prefer it to Hello Fresh so we may try it too to see what the difference is and if we prefer it.
BEAUTY, HEALTH & STYLE
Daily Supplements I recommend for mid life
Apple cider vinegar
Vitamin B complex, Vitamin D & Vitamin C
Green Matcha tea
Hair burst supplements
Iron if your periods become heavier
Collagen powder drinks
RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH
Da Sandro Birchencliffe Huddersfield
This authentic Italian restaurant has been a staple in
Huddersfield’s culinary world for many years & went through a big
refurbishment a couple of years ago. I’ve eaten here many times & the food
is always excellent. It’s a long-standing family run business & the staff
are always friendly & inviting and make your visit an event rather than
just a meal out. It’s very popular for birthdays & they are fabulous with
children making it great for families. A wonderful restaurant that my family
& I will continue to return to time & time again.
COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH
Mini Egg Martini
- 25g Cadbury's Mini
Eggs (or your preferred brand of mini chocolate eggs)
- 1 tsp honey
- 25ml crème de cacao
- 25ml Baileys
- 50ml vodka
- ice
Method
- STEP 1
Crush the Mini Eggs in a pestle and
mortar then tip onto a small plate. Brush the rim of a martini glass with a
little of the honey using a pastry brush then dip the glass into the crushed
Mini Eggs to stick them on. Pop the glass in the fridge until you need it.
- STEP 2
Pour the crème de cacao, Baileys and
vodka into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and shake until the outside
of the shaker feels really cold. Strain into your prepared glass and serve.
FILM/TV SHOW OF THE MONTH
One Day
After a bit of a slow start in the first episode, I persevered and ended up loving this 14 part series based on the novel by David Nicholls.
I’ve not read the book or seen the original film but,
most people who have, prefer them both. Without any preconceived ideas I quite
enjoyed it and thought the performances, though not mind blowing, were
watchable.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Kicking the Bucket List – Cathy Hopkins
I loved this book and its concept!
After reading their mother’s will, 3 estranged sisters are
aghast to discover that their inheritance comes with strings attached. If they
are to inherit her wealth, they must spend a series of weekends together over
the course of a year and carry out their mother’s bucket list!!
Funny, poignant, thought provoking. This novel is witty
and a real page turner. I can’t wait to read more of Cathy Hopkins novels.
THIS MONTH I'M LOVING
It’s Spring, my favourite month. A time for new
beginnings, lighter nights & hopefully better weather.
THIS MONTH I'M NOT LOVING
Mid-life aches & pains
THIS MONTHS FAVOURITES
1. Sweet peas
2. Matcha Green Tea
3. Apple Cidar Vinegar Gummies
4. L’Oreal Paris Volume
Million Lashes Panoramic Mascara
5. The Apprentice
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
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