Having had a lovely relaxing weekend spending time with family and friends sitting in front of open fires, Christmas shopping and eating delicious food, this week has given J and I swift kick in the teeth.
Long working hours, a cold that refuses to go and a fallen through house move have left me feeling less than sprightly. Emotions are just about being held together, my face has broken out in spots and I feel like I could sleep for a week.
This is a storm that I know will pass and so life needs to be made as comfortable as possible whilst we wait for things to settle and a feeling of normality to resume.
So to make this evening as comfortable as possible I have indulged in a really long hot shower, fleecey pyjamas and the ultimate comfort food - slow cooked chicken stew and dumplings.
I flippin' love my slow cooker! Chuck in a load of meat and veg, some stock and a bottle of wine, put it on high for a few hours and hey presto! A warming, delicious and healthy dinner. Served with some dumplings chucked into the pot for the last hour and a hunk of warm buttered bread and I am instantly relaxed. It's a big cosy hug in a bowl and has lifted my stressy mood.
Thank goodness I made enough for tomorrow!
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