What a week!

The kids fell like dominoes with horrible colds and I crashed in the early hours of Monday with bouts of coughing and sneezing so I took my leave and worked from home feeling very sorry for myself and in need of a little edible comfort…

I vaguely recall an old wives tale which goes something like ‘feed a cold and gorge …

Following last week’s’ fruit’ obsession, I’ve managed to ween myself onto vegetables, in particular courgettes- I bet you’re impressed now?

Well, in truth, don’t be as said vegetables are indeed genuine courgettes but thinly sliced and deep fried at my favourite lunchtime restaurant – I thought I’d substitute my usual order of skin on chips for a nice bowl …

Well, it was the first full week back to work since New Year and, being honest with myself, it’s been a mixed bag as far as snacks and saving money have gone, but not all bad as I’ve discovered two new fruits!

Alas though, said fruits are cranberries in a white chocolate flapjack and the the new variety of chocolate orange with honeycombe …

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In my quest to save money and drop a jean size, (or four!), I’m also aiming for nearly a £5,000 saving in 2012. I am playing for BIG MONEY - the stakes are high…but, unfortunately, so is my appetite!

Inevitably, Christmas didn’t help – with self-control out of the door, (and said door being very firmly bolted behind it for the festive season!), and the prospect of …

OK, so I’m back working in town after a few years on the south coast which means each day presents fresh opportunities to sample more edible delights than ever before – my typical day is:

6.30 AM americano (with milk) and danish at the station – £4

8.45 AM latte on way to the office – £2.50

12.30 PM lunch – Wasabi, Eat, …