Liked and loved: November 2018

This is my first liked and loved linky entry - found on www.acornishmum.com - thank you for that!

Here are the things I've liked and loved last month. And I've just realised the majority of them are FOOD!

My 12 year old son made a rude comment about how I wasn't able to just "throw pasta" at him every time I couldn't be bothered to cook. So I decided to make him cook. We have baked in the past, but to be honest, he's not that interested in it - so this was a task! He managed to cook filled pasta with his own tomato sauce, topped with grated cheese (and no grated finger nails!).

When my parents visited the other weekend, my mum and I took the opportunity to nip out for a sneaky steak before watching Bohemian Rhapsody. We absolutely loved both the steak and the film!

This year saw the third return to Butlins Minehead for their Shiiine On weekender (90s indie for the uninitiated). My partner and I met up with three of my besties from uni and had simply the most fabulous time. What more could you want except your friends, great music and alcohol? And yes, we've booked up for next year already!

Living by the sea, I always love a good stroll along the sea front to blow away the cobwebs. I also swim (or rather dip) once a week, when I can, with a friend. The photo doesn't do justice to the amazing clouds.

Even if I say so myself, I do give a good party. We host the annual bonfire party and this year, as usual, I excelled myself in how much I was able to drink and how little I was able to eat (not on purpose, I just forgot). I certainly suffered the day after and my feet ached so much from all the dancing. I think it was worth it though.

This is my almost perfect chicken and ham pie that my son craves on a regular basis but I hardly ever make as it is such an effort! He'd been really ill for a week with various infections, so I thought it was about time I succumbed. Mmmmm.

That's it for my first Liked and loved linky!

Would I Lie To You board family game review

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A walk from Portchester Castle to Salt Cafe

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Ms Humdrum reviews: B Afternoon Tea Bus Tour around London

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