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Apocalypse Food – Army ration pack from 2001

A number of years ago I was given the remains of an army ration pack that I could take on a camping trip I was doing at the time. The pack consisted of several freeze-dried items with all the texture and flavour of wall filler. I think I took a look at the stuff, put it in a cardboard box and went to the local shop to buy some better… Continue reading

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A walk from Kirkstone Pass to Grasmere

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Over the bank holiday me, my dad and the dog spent several days walking and camping in the Lake District. All the links go to photos.… Continue reading | 4 Comments

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Skool Dinners

If you have children of your own, or work in a school then you’ll probably already know this. For the rest of you, cast your mind back to school. Specifically cast your mind back to dinner time.

I used to eat sandwiches at dinner time in secondary school, either in my form room or stood outside in the cold playground. My memories of actual school dinners are from primary… Continue reading

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Fish Pie

Fish Pie

Fish Pie

This is what my nice and tasty fish pie looked like before me and Amy went at it. Here’s a picture of the pie after we’d finished. And here’s a picture of the pie in a bowl.… Continue reading

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McDonalds’ Festive Pie

A McDonald's Festive Pie

A McDonald's Festive Pie

Christmas must be here, Mcdonalds are doing a “festive” version of their notoriously hot pie things. After picking Amy up from the station we stopped off at the local lard-burger and I got one of these.

They’re reasonably edible, being covered in sugar, full of sugar… Continue reading

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