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My name is Jo and I am a single parent. I have two young boys aged 4 and 3. I'm starting this blog in order to keep myself sane and to share my experiences as a single parent. My oldest son is called Charles but is very rarely called that, he is usually referred to as Charlie or Bobbins. He is very long sighted and needs to wear glasses all the time - when he has not broken them of course. My other son is called Leo, but is known as The Bean. He has a mild case of Spina Bifida and also has hydrocephalus, not that you would know that to look at him. My intention is to take a picture every day for a year and to write a little about it. The say that a picture is worth a thousand words and each picture will hopefully represent that day.

Weight Loss Update

Tuesday 10th April



Total weight loss 13lb!





Week one and I have lost 4lbs, I am very pleased :)
Week two and I have lost 9lbs how on Earth? :O


Wednesday, 18 April 2007

Penne Arrabiata

This classic Italian dish is an absolute dream for dieters.

Arrabiata Sauce
Serves 2 - 0 pts per portion

1 can of tomatoes
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 red onion finely chopped
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp dried chili flakes
1 tsp dried mixed herbs

Spray a pan with oil from a mister and cook the garlic and onions until soft but not browned. Add the chili and stir well. Then add the rest of the ingredients and cook until the tomato has reduced and a thick sauce has formed. It should be a sort of red mush and quite dark in colour.

Serve with penne pasta and a trickle of olive oil or fresh parmesan.

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