I am Cat, I live on the Isle of Wight, and my life has, over the past 18 months or so, become infinitely more complicated.
Is it pineapple sponge today? is a blog about adapting to having a chronic illness and becoming a carer.
It’s also about food, wildlife, and anything else that crosses my busy mind!
Latest posts
- Trip hazards
Mushroom risotto Another stressful day here. Mum had an appointment for a blood test, which caused hours of anxious ‘looping’ (perserverating is the technical term, apparently – thanks Alison!) which tested my patience to the limit. Also testing my patience… Read more: Trip hazards - A time to grow
Pasta with prawns, peppers, and pesto sauce Mum started today with one of her “my head hurts” loops – “I don’t know what to do, it’s never been this bad before, can’t you do something about it?” – repeated roughly… Read more: A time to grow - Stick around
Minted lamb chops, roast new potatoes and baby carrots, green beans and gravy A really short post tonight, as I don’t have the energy to write the post I intend to write about weightloss and disordered eating, so I’ll stick… Read more: Stick around - Peace, sort of
Jacket potato with pesto tuna and salad Sorry I didn’t post yesterday: it’s been an exhausting few days and I just ran out of energy. This morning I woke from a peaceful night to find the house in silence. I… Read more: Peace, sort of - Help at last. Eventually.
Garlic and herb chicken, Mediterranean veg and potatoes; apple strudel and honey yoghurt God, but today has been a long and difficult day. Just as I was easing into wakefulness, my phone rang. I reached for it, guessing (correctly, as… Read more: Help at last. Eventually.
Is it pineapple sponge today? 