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Weekend in Rome

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Iain

For better or worse we are Scottish. Scottish and approaching middle age, and male. That means many things I suppose in terms of shared experience – Both Shaun and I probably just remember, for example, the hubris of the 78 … Continue reading →

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The Last Few Pulls Between Holm and Home

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Iain

I wonder if he pictures it, or whether he chooses not to for fear of hexing it. Many times I have thought about what Niall Iain Macdonald’s homecoming to the Isle of Lewis after crossing the Atlantic Ocean might be … Continue reading →

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Chance encounter in Sainsbury’s

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Iain

Inspiration to keep this whole thing going comes in the funniest places. Like the self-service checkout at Sainsbury’s. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments … Continue reading →

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Saluting New York Bakery Co bagels

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Shaun

It may seem strange given the emphasis on losing weight in the first 12-months of Two Fat Laddies, but this year I’ve grown more conscious about what I eat. Losing weight was simpler – cut down on booze, take-aways and … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Mr Chips

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Shaun

A confession then. I ate a chip buttie on the way home last night. It was a moment of wine induced weakness on the road back from Broughton Street. I’d been out for a leaving bash, stopped in at Treacle … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Day Griller Thriller

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Shaun

There was a landmark moment for me yesterday. It was my 100th day without a bacon roll. Indeed, without bacon, or sausage or any of the greasy spoon favourites which were once a staple of my diet. Probably not the … Continue reading →

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Friends, Romans, Countrymen…Lent me your beers

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Iain

My father-in-law leaves Scotland tomorrow for Sao Paolo to see his son Paul. Paul has lived over in Brazil since he was a nipper and is an admirable mix of Scottish and French blood living in a South American country. … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Shaun

This Two Fat Laddies thing is clearly messing with my head. Apart from giving up the booze, the caffeine and bacon rolls I’ve been saddled with another unforeseen consequence. Guilt. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share … Continue reading →

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Naan The Wiser

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Shaun

In-Laws. They are without doubt man’s Tom to Jerry, Wylie Coyote to Roadrunner, Brutus to Sylvester. Well, so tradition goes. However I’m in the fortunate position of actually getting on with my in-laws, even though I’m sure that I strike … Continue reading →

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Shaun’s First Weigh-In

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Shaun

Kale was a new one for me. I’ve seen it used on many cookery shows but never tried it myself. Traditional cabbage was another. I’ve grown up hating the stuff, but in the interests of upping my intake of greens, … Continue reading →

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