Ruth Sanderson

A new year and a new decade are almost upon us.  Where does time go.  Before the 1st January arrives will you have taken time to work out what you want to achieve in 2010?

Here’s a short video that let’s you in on a little secret of something I do between Christmas and New Year.  I already have all the ingredients mentioned in the video and I’m looking forward to the indulgence.

I think that one of the key things, no matter what sort of year this has been,  that is critical when you decide what 2010 will be about (and even the next decade if you’re being bold) is you feel fantastic.

Success is a feeling first and foremost, it’s not a destination.  So when you set your goals (work and personal) for the next year, do it in style, feeling fabulous, confident and successful.  What you believe is possible, what you desire, will be very different compared to if you set goals for next year feeling beaten from this year, creeping in with small wishes, hoping that life doesn’t crush those too.

Whether your recipe for success includes a G&T, a cup of tea or a glass of champagne, may this next decade bring you all your heart desires.  No creeping now

So this was 200 dancers doing a little Sound of Music in Antwerp.

As I was watching it I asked myself, had I been there would I have been a spectator or joined in?

The answer - I’d have joined in, nothing like an opportunity to boogie on down.

Every once in a while people who know I’m from Yorkshire send me things from or about my homeland.  This video for Yorkshire Airlines being one example.  It’s so funny, and there’s many a truth in it, plus I think I know all the ‘characters’ in the video from my village / valley.

Now clearly it features some gastronomical top tips like fish n chips out of the newspaper - and I prefer newspaper, yes it leaves print on your hand but there must be something in the ink that’s released as the vinegar and warm fat soak in, cos it smells good.  If I’m feeling posh (Alan Bennett class) then I’ll have them on a plate with mushy peas.

Other delicacy’s I recommend include mushy peas on top of a warm pork pie and a nice dollop of mint sauce.  You eat them with a spoon and fork, don’t go asking for a knife.  Lastly the canape that’s so often overlooked is the honeycomb tripe with a little salt and vinegar.  Right I’m going to shut up before I get all Hovis and start my “eeeh when I warra lass” stories.