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IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR

Trying to summon up the Christmas spirit here.  I normally love this time of year, but I just can't muster any enthusiasm at the moment.


I broke out the Christmas mugs and indulged in a frothy, cream topped latte...nothing.

Mr put up some decorations and lit our little 'ting, ting', as I call it, to try and trigger my Christmas spirit.


He put up one of the indoor Christmas trees, which I decorated, whilst sipping a snowball, which did raise the spirits somewhat.





I just feel like my brain is in a fug and have for a couple of weeks now.  I even struggled when I met up with my girlfriends a couple of days ago last week, finding it hard to contribute to the conversation.  I'm putting it down to the time of year, but I've also not been looking after myself properly, I know that.  Back to the healthy, more probiotic diet I think, just till Christmas proper arrives and I have plenty of it in the house.  When I was eating properly, I certainly felt a lot lighter, in body and mind.

In the last few weeks, I've had to force myself to get off my bum, with the kitchen now being full of all things fermenty...is that actually a word?    After my epic fails making kombucha, I discovered a drink called kvaas,  which is so easy it's ridiculous.  It's also quite delicious and I'm on my second batch, this time apple, raisin and star anise....I thought it would be quite seasonal.

I've been making bread again, with a new starter, this time called Hope (in the hope that it always produces something edible). If you want to have a go, check out the wonderful Elaine on her blog.  She's also on Instagram  (Elaine_foodbod) and provides brilliant videos on every aspect of the sourdough journey.  She totally de-mystifies the process if you're new to it.



As well as making more sauerkraut, I've made kimchi.  I found this recipe on Youtube which is quite delicious, if a bit stinky. Problem is, because I'm in this state of mind, I don't feel like eating these good things, but crave all the worst sorts of food, chocolate, bacon and basically, junk food. What am I like!


I've even been struggling with crochet at the moment, which is usually my go to pick-me-up. Hopefully, I will be fashioning my new bobble hat in the next day or so, if I can sort myself out and get a wiggle on.

I also miss my Dad dreadfully at this time of year. I'm sure most people who've lost someone feel the same. and as time goes on, it seems to get worse for me.  I only have to see a Christmas cake while shopping and I'm welling up.  He loved fruit cake and I always made him one at Christmas.   

My lovely man is outside, putting up the external lights as I type this, still trying to cheer me up, bless him 💗






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