Tag Archives: cake

No trainers needed – part 2

Posted on November 17, 2017 by thepogblog

We’ve discussed before that a lot of the enjoyment I get from running is in the finishing.  Actually, most of it is.  Which means that I frequently have arguments with myself when I lie in bed – especially now it’s … Continue reading →

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The recognised link between cake and running

Posted on July 18, 2017 by thepogblog

Himeslf is a runner.  I am a lolloper.  Before I moved to Beachville we talked about –  once he was all London marathoned out – getting me to a level where I could attempt a half marathon. Weeellllll…talking and doing … Continue reading →

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The importance of cake and some alternative makingness

Posted on July 28, 2015 by thepogblog

Between breaking and fixing my toilet and having cameras inserted places I’d rather they haven’t been, I’ve got a bit of makingness done too.  I’ve finished crocheting two Christmas presents (and am now trying to design a pattern for a … Continue reading →

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Advice to make your tummy smile

Posted on March 10, 2015 by thepogblog

I think word has got around the office that my workload may have got a bit silly utterly ridiculous.  People keep offering me advice.  I know it is well intentioned but honestly, it’s not really all that helpful.  For example, … Continue reading →

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Another Secret Baker update – some smiles and some grumps

Posted on November 1, 2013 by thepogblog

My September Secret Bakering wasn’t terribly successful.  I made Dorset Apple Cake – mainly because it needed a lot of eggs and I seemed to have a ridiculous number in my fridge for absolutely no good reason (25 to be … Continue reading →

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A week of discoveries

Posted on May 17, 2013 by thepogblog

It’s been a long week. Again.  My laptop helpfully confirmed this today when it showed me a document it had recovered after it went into melt down on Tuesday.  I could have sworn I only created this document on Monday, … Continue reading →

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The (almost) secret baker

Posted on March 8, 2013 by thepogblog

OK, this is another post that I was going to ‘save’ but I want to share the fun of it with you now :o) Most work places can sometimes be boring, stressful places.  Don’t get me wrong – I have … Continue reading →

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The importance of clear instructions

Posted on February 15, 2013 by thepogblog

Sometimes you need to make sure you’re really clear with your instructions. When I told the postman that he could always leave parcels behind the white board I have on my front door step I never really imagined I’d come … Continue reading →

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