PRIDE2022: The Best Day Of My Life*

PRIDE2022: The Best Day Of My Life*

This article discusses implied violence and may be upsetting to some readers. Happy Pride everyone!  Last year MADNick and I discussed how to be a good ally of the LGBTQI+ community.  That amazing post can be found here:   https://madmike.net/pride-2021-supporting-lgbtq-persons-at-pride-year-round/ The year before, we discussed the importance of being visible and shared our fantastic wedding vows.  […]

Super Summer Blondies

Super Summer Blondies

Growing up this recipe was the go-to item my mother made when we went to picnics.  Sometimes paired with the secret potato salad recipe, these treats rolled up with us in the single door 1987 Dodge Caravan.  In the sea of chocolate brownies, often Betty Crocker mixes (no shade) these always stuck out in just […]

The Story Of The Tea Set

The Story Of The Tea Set

When the magical box arrived with my MVP award, I quickly found a place to unbox it.  A quick decision for a backdrop had to be made: The Laundry Pile with dirty gym clothes or the Tea Set on The Hutch.  I made the right call, and I got several comments on the Tea Set.  […]

Pride 2021: Supporting LGBTQ+ Persons At Pride & Year Round

Pride 2021:  Supporting LGBTQ+ Persons At Pride & Year Round

Happy Pride everyone!  Last year MADNick and I shared part of our journey as a same-sex couple.  We discussed the importance of being visible and shared our fantastic wedding vows.  You can check out the post here:   https://madmike.net/pride-2020/ As we start to see life in the US and UK begin to return to normality, we […]

Finding Sanity In Kent . . . on Bikes!

Finding Sanity In Kent . . . on Bikes!

I have not been writing much this summer as it has been quite a busy period at both work and home.  A lot of migrations were delayed a few months with COVID-19, plus the normal summer push for Education, and we did our own migration (flat-to-flat) in London 😊. In this post, I am taking […]

Pride 2020

Pride 2020

June is Pride month.  For Pride I can think of no better way to commemorate it, than sharing part of my life as a LGBTQ+ person.  So, in this post, I talk about my husband, MADNick 😊  (except he really is MAD for dealing with me and that pun). Many studies show the importance of […]

Fish with Tomatoes, Basil & Lemon

Fish with Tomatoes, Basil & Lemon

This is a favorite quick weekday recipe for us.  I love fish and find some of the best dishes are just very simple.  This is a great example such simplicity. I enjoy having friends and colleagues over for meals.  I like it better than going out, as we tend to connect better, can hear each […]

Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins

Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins

It is amazing how recipes can bring us back to our childhood and this is certainly one of those recipes. Growing up we had two small blueberry bushes…plus the occasional raid of the neighbour’s bushes.  When in season, they were plentiful, and this recipe would make its way out for very special Sunday mornings.  Another […]

Lunch Prep Favourite – Southwestern Tray Bake

Lunch Prep Favourite – Southwestern Tray Bake

As someone who likes to eat, I have to keep focus on what I eat to keep my weight under control.  For me this doesn’t mean not eating what I like, but rather portion size and planning.  As a Londoner, we have access to some amazing cuisine.  But this must remain a treat in order […]