A Handy Tip

We're all steadily getting heftier ... not you personally , I hasten to add , but in general . And even the BBC blames McDonalds and Eat Your Own Weight In Pizzas establishments for the trend . But a cookery book I was given today on retirement ( one of several .... either Husband has complained or I look as greedy as , in fact , I am ) had some sterling advice at the end of a recipe for Croque Monsieur .

" For a more sober version make only one Croque Monsieur per person and serve with a small salad " .

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More Helpful Advice

Waking up yesterday morning with hedgehogs samba-ing in my eye sockets , I started using some drops I keep for the luckily rare attack of conjunctivitis . Being responsible and sensible , I re-acquainted myself with the instructions . After all , it's my eyes we're talking about here .

That's good to know . I need my sleep .