Huff Puff...

Today was Day 1 of my new running programme.....From Couch Potato to 5k's in 9 weeks.....and did I huff and puff. Check out the programme http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml it sounds pretty easy but for a non-runner like me it was quite difficult, but I felt wonderful at the end. So thumbs up to me sticking to this as I would love to run 5 kilometers without feeling like I am about to kick the bucket!!!

The REAL Zamchicks....

A while ago...about 2 months ago, Andy spoke to our Zambian builder Zuzu about getting some chickens so that we can have fresh eggs daily!!! So one day Zuzu arrives in his Toyota Corolla with 3 chicken and a guinea fowl....I did not dare ask but I assume they were in the boot of the car!!! Well they get named by the kids....Emily calls one Spy (the black one), Dennis calls the other Cloud (the white one), and Faye calls hers Teddy Bear (the black one with a grey head), and then the guinea fowl gets called Spotty. Weeks go by and there is no sign of any eggs. So we assume we have been sold some 'dud' chickens and they will end up as Sunday roast!! Our gardener then tells us ' Madam, perhaps they are Village Chickens and you may need a rooster'. Well damned if I know! Anyhow we did not get the rooster and guess what today when we looked in the chicken hut we found some eggs..... So who knows!!!!!

Vinegar......my new BF

WOW I am so impressed by the powers of white vinegar. I have been watching my bath taps become corroded with calcium for the past few months. After soaking them in vinegar overnight they are sparkly and new. What a winner, and cheap too!

Viva Zambia...

Well done Zambia in bringing the Africa Cup of Nations home......not that I am an avid football supporter but this is quite BIG news here...and the trainer ain't too bad looking himself!!!

'Celebrity' Chef

Spent the morning at a friends house cooking up a 'healthy vegetarian' storm. Natalia was the teacher and we were her little helpers. What a great way to learn new recipes and have fun at the same time. Thanks very much Natalia for the inspiration.....

Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls

Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Carrots with Feta Walnut and Herb Spread

Caramelised Onion and Pesto Pie

Our Feast of Food

Aren't sisters great....

A friend of mine sent me this quote and it made me smile.....

"In the biscuits of life, sister are the chocolate chips"

A good find...

Today I found some rather nice candle sticks in a local shop here called LUSH, apart from catching my eye, they were a good price too. The pair of them for a measly 50 pin - thats a fiver in UK terms.

I thought it was money well spent, now just to find some lovely candles to put in.....

I LOVE my family....

Not often we have a photo of Dad with all the kids....and they are all smiling... I Ì you guys!!

Lotions and Potions...

Thanks to my good friend Anita I was given this DEEE-VINE body wash for my birthday. Do yourselves a favour if you are passing a Body Shop get the Pear and Lemongrass Body Wash.....it is 'the biz'.......now I'm smelling good enough to eat!