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TGIs

2012-01-21T22:56:00.001Z

Action shot mid dinner at TGI Fridays

Pizza capricciosa | Gino D'Acampo | This Morning | cookery | ITV1

2012-01-19T21:51:00.000Z

Pizza capricciosa | Gino D'Acampo | This Morning | cookery | ITV1:

Ingredients:

Pinch of salt
1 tsp of dried yeast
140ml warm water
180g strong plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing

For the toppings:

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
100g button mushrooms, sliced
400g passata
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 mozzarella ball (125g), drained and cut into small cubes
20 pitted green olives, halved
6 slices lean cooked ham, cut into strips
8 fresh basil leaves

Method:

1. To prepare the dough, mix the salt and yeast together in a jug with the water. Place the flour in a large bowl, make a well in the centre and add the water mixture, along with the oil. Use a wooden spoon to mix everything well to create a wet dough.

2. Turn out the dough onto a clean well floured surface and work it with your hands for about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl and cover with a tea towel. Leave at room temperature to rise for at least 30 minutes until the dough has nearly doubled in size. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the mushrooms for 3 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.

4. Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and divide it into two. Use your hands to push out from the centre, creating two rounds about 25cm in diameter. Place the pizza bases on two oiled baking trays.

5. Spread the passata on top of the dough using the back of a tablespoon. Sprinkle with the oregano and season with salt and pepper.

6. Divide the mozzarella, mushrooms and olives between the pizzas and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Cook in the middle of the oven for about 20 minutes or until the edges of the pizza are golden brown. Two minutes before the end of the cooking time, scatter over the ham and the basil. Serve hot and enjoy your capricciosa!

Blackhead Dander

2012-01-13T15:19:00.001Z

A wee dander down blackhead. (Just to confirm we gave up expecting normal facial expressions on our kids a long time ago!)

Enjoy Uni C!

2011-09-25T16:03:00.000Z

Enjoy Uni Cherith, you'll have a blast!

Luke's Self Portrait

2011-09-25T15:59:00.002Z

Saturdays in September

2011-09-25T15:38:00.000Z

Making the most of the nice Saturdays before the winter comes!

P3 and Playgroup ... watch out!!

2011-09-11T16:23:00.000Z

Lego us

2011-09-11T16:14:00.000Z

Lego us - crafted by hand in the home of Lego in Copenhagen, Lego likenesses of us ( and Dermo and Elia).

Noah's 3rd Birthday

2011-08-14T16:01:00.000Z

Probably The Best 7th Birthday Party Ever

2011-07-22T16:37:00.001Z

Luke had probably the best 7th birthday party ever .... presents, cake, friends, cinema, camping, Barry's, a bit of candy floss, and the beach!!

12th July 2011

2011-07-12T21:49:00.001Z

Cracking weather for the 12th this year. Started the morning as canoe support for Dermo, Dave and Ian who were swimming at Fisherman's Quay, training for a triathlon next weekend. Back to our house for some brunch, a good game of two touch and a waterfight. With the waterfight, its apparent that Davy Wolfe genes are in his son and grandsons.

10 Yearly Getaway

2011-07-11T12:58:00.002Z

Happy Anniversary Claire xx

Clinic n' Grading

2011-07-04T11:17:00.000Z

Diabetic clinic and grading at Ju Jitsu on Monday - HBa1c = 7.2 and we got our Orange belt.

Pretty successful day and start to the summer I think!

Noah tries out Playgroup

2011-06-01T21:58:00.001Z

Noah tries out playgroup, getting ready for September.

Two Wheels Mastered

2011-06-01T17:51:00.001Z

Luke masters two wheels after four days without the stabilisers - what a natural!

Mum's Birthday Treat

2011-06-01T17:45:00.001Z

P2 Sports Day

2011-06-01T17:38:00.001Z

Luke gets first in the relay and third in the running race. We are all so proud! Although he is gonna be just hyper until he gets his medal in assembly tomorrow.

Easter Hols

2011-05-14T22:17:00.000Z

Crabbing in Portmuck

2011-05-14T22:15:00.000Z

(turns out there are no crabs in Portmuck)

Claire's old play haunt's in Sion

2011-05-14T22:12:00.000Z

Wings Down on War Machine

2011-05-14T22:11:00.000Z

War Machine's wings were down for a couple of weeks and hasn't been laying, but she has started losing her feathers, so looks like she is moulting again.

Easter/ Bank Holiday 2011

2011-05-01T14:33:00.001Z

Achieving Weekend

2011-04-04T22:09:00.001Z

Luke has past level 1 swimming on Friday ... and on Monday, the diabetic clinic gave us a pat on the back with an HBA1C of 7.1, ... and then he past grading for yellow belt in Ju-Jitsu.

Recommended Boy Activities

2011-04-04T21:59:00.000Z

1. Youth Club in Sion

2. Playing with a balloon

Gary's 21st

2011-03-26T21:30:00.004Z

Pancake Tuesday

2011-03-17T22:18:00.000Z

Luke makes pancakes from scratch for us all ... including chocolate sauce!!

Luke loses his first tooth!

2011-03-06T13:46:00.000Z

Making Use of the Willow

2011-03-03T21:18:00.001Z

Normally when we trim the willow tree we just burn it - here we had a bash at making a 'clubhouse' for Luke ... and one for the chickens.

My Fair Niece

2011-02-26T01:19:00.000Z

Well done Cherith, fantastic show! Even better and prettier than Hepburn!!

SWOT Breakfast

2011-01-29T20:14:00.000Z

Studio Shots

2011-01-12T20:45:00.001Z

Croop III

2010-12-14T00:43:00.000Z

Snow Days and Sick Days

2010-12-13T19:01:00.000Z

This month we've had lots of fun in the snow. We're now all suffering a vomiting bug that's going around - hosebound for too long - had to get to the beach for some fresh air!

Crabbing at Haloween

2010-10-30T22:25:00.000Z

After the flooding yesteday, today was cracker and enjoyed crabbing in the sun. Dosed up later on some jellies then for Haloween.

Papa's Birthday Weekend

2010-10-18T20:31:00.002Z

Swot Breakfast

2010-10-16T19:27:00.001Z

Just part of the background noise at the swot breakfast.

We're not outnumbered by kids yet, but it can feel like it ...

A Birthday Getaway

2010-10-10T19:13:00.000Z

Fireman Juan

2010-09-18T21:00:00.001Z

Yeah, still can't really pronounce Sam yet properly, but still a fan of his show.

Bring on P2

2010-09-10T20:38:00.000Z

(did I really forget to brush his hair on his first day?? .... do not tell his mum!!)

Some random adventures

2010-08-18T20:44:00.000Z

Noah is 2

2010-08-14T20:14:00.000Z

Luke's Birthday: Top Hats & Alien Crisps Please

2010-07-26T22:52:00.001Z

Happy 18th Cherith

2010-07-25T16:29:00.002Z

Noah the dusty bin

2010-07-20T23:14:00.002Z

Never one to let food go to waste, Noah (aka the dusty bin who doesn't stop eating) got stuck into some apple's in the garden that had blown off the apple tree.

Summer Hols

2010-07-12T16:40:00.000Z

Chicks loving their new extension

2010-03-29T21:56:00.003Z

The chicks get a new extension to their their house and are loving it. Egg production is 2 or 3 a day. Only problem is Noah thinking the ladder to their nest is a kiddies slide!

Luke is Star Pupil!

2010-03-11T20:48:00.003Z

Luke was awarded with Star Pupil today. Had to walk up in Assemby to receive his certificate ... but was a little late and kept them waiting as he was in the middle of his snack. The inconveniences of diabetes.

This is him as Dr Who in school last Thursday which was World Book Day.

We found three eggs today! Reckon its one egg from each, each egg is a different colour. One is white, one is a matt brown and one is a shiny, lighter brown.

A very fresh egg for lunch!

2010-03-10T19:04:00.002Z

We got three hens last night for our coup. At first they were a little shellshocked by the car journey and we had to lift them in to their bed at night. But they seem much calmer now. I even found a nice wee egg at lunchtime, which was very tasty indeed. The egg was still warm when I found it, so it definitely was the freshest one I've ever had.

Below are pics of ...

"Ironman", the red one, named by Mark

"War Machine", the white one, named by Luke. (War Machine is the name for Iron Man's other suit). On the way up in the car to get them, he said he was going to name it Hulk, but only if it was green.

& "Hattie", the black one, named by Claire.

Luke's First Video

2010-03-06T00:38:00.003Z

Who said it was a good idea to entertain your kids by letting them play with your camera!

Sleighing in the Park

2010-03-06T00:08:00.003Z

Some Christmas pics

2009-12-27T18:55:00.001Z

Swot (Festive) Brunch

2009-11-28T17:53:00.007Z

Luke's P1 Photo

2009-11-13T19:55:00.006Z

Swot Weekend 2009

2009-10-26T22:56:00.004Z

Happy Birthday Papa Wolfe

2009-10-17T22:54:00.000Z

Quarryman Triathlon

2009-09-14T08:52:00.006Z

Great race, great weather, great physio's (thanks Cara) and great friends!!

T-7 Training

2009-09-10T12:08:00.003Z

Thanks to Steve and Trev for canoe support. I definitely appreciated it!!!

"P1 is totally awesome"

2009-09-10T11:57:00.005Z

Luke first day in P1

2009-09-02T23:33:00.000Z

One down, one to go

2009-08-27T13:55:00.003Z

First triathlon complete, one to go ....

Noah First Birthday

2009-08-14T23:28:00.002Z

Adventures with Uncle Irwin 2009

2009-08-07T14:09:00.000Z

Dermo is fundraising

2009-07-27T12:40:00.005Z

David MacDermott is fundraising for Cancer Research UK - JustGiving

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100km cycle ride complete, just the triathlon next ...

Luke is 5

2009-07-23T23:05:00.002Z

Highlights of the Twelfth

2009-07-13T14:12:00.001Z

After some very bad dad's kept their boys up too late to see the bonfire on the 11th, Luke got treated to having a lie in and have breakfast in bed, followed by a play in the park and chuck'n a few stones in the water - sure, what could be better than that?

Published my first book!

2009-05-19T16:15:00.003Z

Published my first book and is now on sale here!

Used Blurb.com to publish this blog, which has been going for 4 years now. Very pleased with the book, although you'd probably only want to buy it if your in this family.

Nev's mate at the Odyssey

2009-05-19T15:56:00.007Z

A lot of us went to see Nev's twitter buddy Adam and his band Counting Crows at Odyssey. Also seen Gomez the week before at Mandela Hall. Two fantastic shows!

SWOT Breakfast

2009-05-03T14:50:00.005Z

Stand Clear

2009-04-25T16:21:00.001Z

This is Luke sporting Joel's hockey gear. He's actually got quite a good swing, .... but its preferable for everyone else to wear head protection when playing with Luke.

Viral List

2009-04-14T22:39:00.003Z

With Noah just having the chicken pox we were expecting Luke to catch them too. Turns out he caught a different virus - 'Hand Foot & Mouth'. Basically just spots in different places and not just as itchy. Meanwhile, Noah is just getting shot at by his big uncle Stevie with a sucker gun.

Macedonia

2009-04-14T22:30:00.005Z

Flew into Thessalonica and drove up to Macedonia for a few days, to go a wedding. Beautiful country, brilliant people and fantastic food!

Fancy a Rinkha

2009-04-04T22:39:00.004Z

We treated ourselves to an ice cream at the Rinkha and then a wee go in the park. Always good for an afternoon.

Jack'n Noah

2009-03-28T22:07:00.004Z

Jack Johnston and Noah ... (and Luke who can't miss a photo opportunity)

Poxy Spots

2009-03-28T20:44:00.007Z

Noah is the first of the two boys to fall victim to the Chicken Pox - stay posted as Luke due to get them in the next 10 - 21 days - Not that Noah is even aware that he has them at the mo - brave little soldier!!

Luke feeds Noah his yoghurt! Noah looks on very suspiciously

Google missed me .... awww

2009-03-19T12:13:00.003Z

Google street view missed me at my front window taking a picture of the Google car (I blogged that picture last July) - but it did manage to pick up the old settee lying in our driveway, making us look like right tramps.

Sledging!

2009-02-08T22:59:00.000Z

Happy Birthday Chris

2009-02-05T23:06:00.001Z

Birthday party with Guitar Hero for Chris. We might have been a little too enthusiastic with the old 'Happy Birthday' song for Noah though!

Shiny New Piano

2009-01-21T22:50:00.001Z

We said goodbye to the piano today when our nice, shiny, new one arrived.

A Very Christmassy Day

2008-12-19T21:26:00.006Z

On Thursday had the day off work and was entertained by Luke's Nursery Nativity Play in the morning followed by the panto at the Opera house in the afternoon. A sure way to get you feel'n Christmassy.

(Spot the sugarfree cola bottle stuck in Luke's teeth!)

Love'n the bouncer

2008-12-11T22:54:00.002Z

Noah is getting to grips with the baby bouncer. Looking like he's going to be as lively as his big brother.

Happy Anniversary

2008-12-03T13:42:00.002Z

Me & Claire ... going together 11 years today ...awww. Doesn't time fly when your having fun.

Weaning

2008-12-02T23:11:00.002Z

Claire teaches Noah about weaning ...

Below some pics of his angelic brother ...

1 Year Check Up

2008-12-02T22:46:00.005Z

Had our first annual Diabetic check up last week. Everyone was pretty pleased. Luke's HBa1c was 7.9 (target was 7.5). We treated ourseves to a few Iron Man figures and a Pizza Hut.

Credit to him, he was the one on Sunday who spotted his jelly didn't have the blue label for no added sugar.

all saints eve

2008-11-01T11:50:00.004Z

Two months already

2008-10-17T17:04:00.001Z

Two months old already. This week we mostly smiled and coo'ed a lot.

This is Luke and Reuben after running mad at BB last night.

Baptist Mens Fishing

2008-10-11T22:53:00.002Z

It was the Baptist Men's Fishing competition today. If you want any tips or tactics, best asking James or Joel.

Wee bit old and wee bit young

2008-10-11T22:46:00.003Z

Was very excited to get a very shiny new Kenwood mixer for my birthday (thats how I know Im old), but was also very excited about 3 packets of Star Wars Trump cards as well (thats how I know I am still young really!). Also, note the homemade birthday cake, complete with diabetic chocolate and sugar free sweets. I know I'm spoilt.

A Star Wars Saturday

2008-10-04T15:54:00.006Z

Fortunately Darth Vader didn't claim any parental rights to Luke at the convention today.

note to self ...

2008-10-03T15:29:00.002Z

Keep the wife happy by asking son to change out of BB uniform before any baking.

SWOT Weekend 2008

2008-10-03T15:16:00.006Z

Food, food, shooting, basketball, food. Great weekend.

Noah's first road trip

2008-09-21T21:39:00.002Z

Noah's first road trip to Sion Mills today.

Hard not to notice that the Sam Maguire also went home to Tyrone today as well.

Some group shots

2008-09-15T12:37:00.003Z

Here is Luke and Noah with Timothy Aiken.

Here they are with Adam and Jude.

Here with Leah, Olivia and Josh (Seamus).

And with White's

Meet Mr Noah

2008-08-15T22:35:00.003Z

Noah Harry was born at 14.40 on Thursday 14/08/08, weighing 7lb 8oz. Mum and Noah now home and doing well.

40 + 3

2008-08-11T19:59:00.000Z

40 weeks + 3 days = nothing else for it but a good brisk walk!

Happy 4th Birthday!

2008-07-22T17:16:00.002Z

Today was Luke's 4th birthday. Uncle Chris made this image and put it on the birthday cake.

New Roomie

2008-07-21T10:51:00.000Z

While we were off for the 12th, we freshened Luke's room up with a lick of paint, getting ready for Luke's new room mate.

Google Street View hits Regent Park!

2008-07-19T17:49:00.000Z

The Google Street View car made it to Regent Park this afternoon. Hopefully it will show me looking like a right nerd taking a picture of it out the window.

Cast your Vote!!

2008-07-15T12:07:00.002Z

This is Luke playing Doctor Who with his sibbling, but is it a boy or a girl? Please cast your vote to show your opinion.

(Pregnant) Friends Reunited

2008-07-15T11:15:00.000Z

Claire met up with some friends from Stran last week. They are all due between now and September (... its only Claire though that looks like she has a beach ball up her jumper).

Filthy Pest

2008-06-28T21:49:00.003Z

Caught red handed (or oranged mouthed should I say) - this dirty big slug was munching away on my carrots. The cheek of it! Had to fling him as far as I could over the fence to scare of any further hungry homeless snails.