Adventures of a Cat Lady

  • Why you should be boycotting the Dutch Olympic team this year at the 2024 Paris Olympics

    SOME READERS MAY FIND THIS POST DISTRESSING, AS IT CONTAINS DISCUSSION OF CHILD RAPE. Have you ever considered boycotting the Olympics? I think it’s fair to say that most of the population like the Olympics, from being massive fans attending the games to following the games on tv or reading it on news outlets. Generally…

  • Dubai Bar in the Netherlands

    Have you heard of the Dubai Bar? If not, you’ve been hiding under a rock, lucky you! If yes, you’re either on social media or have a chocolate addition (no judgement from me). *Edited to add in additional bars, including Fix, the original Dubai Bar* What is this magical bar? I’m glad you’ve asked! It’s…

  • One Pot Chicken Ratatouille

    This is a unique and tasty recipe, that mixes savoury and sweet. Technically its not ratatouille, as according to wikipedia, its ‘ is a French Provençal dish of stewed vegetables that originated in Nice…’ Ive added meat because everyone loves chicken (if you dont, go meat free and add in chick peas instead). A few years…

  • Saying a very cheerful good-bye to 2020!

    2020, what a year! Everyone likes to say what a horrific year it’s been; admittedly it has had its challenges but I’ve had a good year. It hasn’t been a total success, being in and out of lockdown for over 9 months now, saying ‘…I think you’re on mute’ over and over again to colleagues…

  • DIY Masks, the latest fashion accessory

    In the Netherlands, it was announced that from the 1st of December, masks are required to be worn in most places, grocery stores and anywhere ‘inside’, in short.  Masks are the latest thing that you literally can’t leave home without! I initially bought masks (I have more than I know what to do with) and…

  • DIY Layered Santa Soap (melt and pour)

    It’s that time of year! I am one of these people who truly loves the holidays, I still feel the magic and excitement of the holidays. It probably helps that I always take two weeks off work at the end of the year, so that also gives me something to look forward to in addition…

  • Winter Spice Jelly – A deliciously delicate infused jam for winter

    Halloween has come and on and so have the cats outfits. The cats are pleased that torture will not come their way in the form of clothing for another year. Winter is here, the clocks have gone back, there is less day light and it seems like my body is preparing for hibernation mode, as…

  • Winter Warming Beef Stew

    Winter is almost here and so is the need to fill my freezer with comfort foods. No matter how hard I try, I’m incapable of cooking really for under four, so I’ve embraced this (and my love of Tupperware) and cook for ten with the intention of making freezer meals for myself. A few delicious…

  • Grape Jam and Apple Butter

    Sugar and Spice and all things nice – Jams and Jellys As the seasons are changing, winter duvet is now on the bed, Ive been feeling unwell and have been craving comfort food.  I’ve recently been spending quality time in my kitchen and thought Id share my recipes with you! Grapes, grapes and more grapes.…

  • List complete, mudwalk done!

    Ive had 2 tick boxes this year, sky diving and Wadlopen, Ive now completed both! Im 100% for the year, which I think makes my 2020 much better than many others. What is Wadlopen? During specific times of the year, groups walk across mudflats located in the Wadden Sea. You can only enter the mudflats…