Having the flu jab last week gave me mild flu-like symptoms for a few days. Last night I felt under par and so went in for a bit of self-nurturing – snuggled on settee, wrapped in duvet, sipping hot chocolate and watching Poirot.

I love Poirot.  And Miss Marple.  I’ve always wanted to be in one, oh not as a lead – I know my place! – but as Cook.  Physically I’m ideal and I could always see myself in mop cap and apron, worriedly kneading dough whilst uttering the immortal line “Lord above!  We’ll never get Her Ladyship’s lunch … Read the rest »