Boarding the Railway 200 Inspiration train - a free and fascinating exhibition train celebrating 200 years of the modern railway

2025 marked the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, inspired by the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825. Under the banner of Railway 200 there have been nationwide celebrations throughout the year and beyond, to celebrate how the railway shaped Britain and the world.

Inspiration is a free, family-friendly exhibition train which has been travelling all over the country, and last weekend it made it's way down to Worthing in West Sussex. Tickets were free, although due to limited availability they had to be booked in advance, and I knew that it would be something that would appeal to our family.

The Inspiration train was parked at Worthing station for two days. The exhibition is spread out over several themed carriages, showcasing some of the groundbreaking innovations in railway history, a Wonderlab which offers hands-on exhibits, and information for people that might consider a career in rail.

I found the information about the history of the railway really interesting, and there were plenty of models and displays that really brought everything to life. There were games to play, like trying to prioritise train schedules to fit in with special events, and balancing and construction toys.

My favourite part of the train was definitely the interactive exhibits. Perhaps they were aimed at a slightly younger crowd than mine, but they were still a lot of fun for adults! We enjoyed trying to work out the best configuration for train wheels to roll along a curved track, and I loved a sandpit table which had train tracks and roads projected on it - you could move the sand around to create safe routes and then watch little trains and cars move around them!

There were plenty of friendly staff on board to help with any questions, and we really enjoyed our visit!

While the train has now departed from Worthing there are plenty more stops scheduled across the country. Have a look at the timetable here to book your free tickets - Upcoming 2026 Inspiration tour dates and destinations.

Preparing your family for life abroad: Practical tips for health, schooling, and everyday living

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Moving overseas with children brings both excitement and real challenges. Families thinking about expat life need solid plans before they pack their bags. The good news is that careful preparation makes the transition much smoother.

Family relocation abroad requires attention to many important details. Overseas medical insurance solutions provider support can help parents organise healthcare planning before the move. Parents must juggle decisions around medical care, schools, and daily routines, but breaking these tasks into smaller steps helps reduce stress and worry.

Starting preparations several months before the move gives families time to handle everything. Expatriate families who plan early feel more confident and secure. Children settle in better when their parents feel organized and ready.

This article walks through the main areas families need to tackle. Readers will learn about finding good medical insurance abroad. The article covers picking the right school for each child. Information about managing cultural differences and setting up banking appears in later sections. Building a strong support network gets attention too.

Expat life works best when families feel prepared and supported. Each family's situation is different. The tips in this guide help parents create a solid foundation for their new home. With the right steps, families can look forward to thriving in their new country.

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Understanding Healthcare Systems and Finding an Overseas Medical Insurance Solutions Provider

Moving your family to a new country brings exciting opportunities and new challenges. One of the most important challenges is understanding how healthcare works in your destination. Healthcare systems around the world operate differently than what families know in the United States. Some countries offer public healthcare to all residents, while others rely on private medical services. Many nations use a mix of both systems. Before your family moves abroad, learning about these differences helps you prepare and find the right expatriate healthcare coverage for your needs.

An overseas medical insurance solutions provider can guide you through the healthcare landscape of your new home. These companies understand how international health insurance works and can connect you with global health plans designed specifically for expat families. Getting international health insurance before you move gives your family security and peace of mind during this big transition.

Navigating International Healthcare Networks

Finding quality medical care in your new country requires research and planning. Start by learning about hospitals and clinics near your home and workplace. Ask other expat families about their experiences with local doctors and medical facilities. Understanding whether English-speaking medical professionals are available is especially important for families who don't speak the local language fluently.

Research typical wait times for appointments and how to schedule medical visits. Some countries have short wait times for routine care, while others may require longer periods. Learning about these details before you need medical attention helps your family adjust more smoothly. Your expat medical coverage should work with hospitals and clinics in your area to provide access to quality care.

Comparing Coverage Options for Expatriate Families

Choosing the right health insurance for expats involves comparing different plans from reputable providers. When evaluating worldwide medical coverage options, consider these important factors:

• Local health insurance available through your employer versus international coverage plans
• Medical evacuation and repatriation benefits for serious emergencies
• Pre-existing condition coverage and maternity benefits
• Dental and vision care included in the plan
• Coverage for trips back to the United States
• Premium costs and deductible amounts
• Direct billing to providers versus reimbursement

Cross-border insurance plans provide flexibility if your family travels between countries. Some families split their time between their new home and the United States, making worldwide medical coverage essential. An overseas medical insurance solutions provider can explain how different plans handle coverage when you travel across borders or return to America for visits.

Emergency Medical Care Considerations Abroad

Planning for medical emergencies is essential when living overseas. Learn the emergency numbers in your new country—they're often different from 911. Research how emergency services operate locally and whether ambulances are equipped to standards you're familiar with from the United States.

Your international health insurance should include coverage for serious medical emergencies. Some plans offer medical evacuation benefits if your family needs treatment not available locally. Discuss evacuation procedures with your insurance provider before you need them. Having a clear plan for emergencies helps your family feel confident and prepared.

Working with a trusted overseas medical insurance solutions provider ensures your expat medical coverage meets your family's needs in every situation. The right global health plans give you confidence to embrace your new life abroad while keeping your family's health protected.

Selecting the Right International School for Your Children

Choosing an educational path for expat children education ranks among the biggest decisions families make when relocating abroad. Parents will discover that overseas education options differ greatly depending on the destination country. Families can select from international schools, local public or private institutions, homeschooling programs, or online learning platforms. Each choice carries distinct advantages and challenges worth exploring thoroughly before making a final decision.

Understanding the available global curriculum options helps parents narrow their search. Different schools follow various educational frameworks, each with unique strengths:

• International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, recognized worldwide and valued by universities globally
• American curriculum schools, familiar to families relocating from the United States
• British curriculum institutions, offering the GCSE and A-Level qualifications
• National programs that reflect the local country's educational standards

When evaluating international schools, parents should weigh several practical factors. Language of instruction matters significantly for expat children education. Class sizes affect individual attention students receive. Extracurricular activities build confidence and friendships. School facilities determine the learning environment quality. Accreditation status influences university admission prospects worldwide.

International student enrollment timelines require attention, as many institutions maintain waiting lists. Families must understand tuition costs and whether their relocation package covers education allowances. Transportation arrangements and transition support services deserve careful consideration.

Parents benefit from connecting with other expatriate families for honest feedback about local schools. Visiting campuses virtually or in person strengthens decision-making. Involving children in this process when appropriate helps them feel invested in their new school community and eases their adjustment to life abroad.

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Adapting to Daily Life in a New Country

Moving to a new country brings exciting opportunities alongside real challenges. While big decisions like healthcare and schooling matter greatly, families often find that everyday routines present the toughest adjustments. Getting settled takes time, patience, and practical planning. The good news is that understanding what to expect helps families transition smoothly into expat daily life.

Managing Cultural Differences and Language Barriers

Language barriers abroad can feel intimidating at first. Learning basic phrases in the local language shows respect and makes daily interactions easier. Families benefit from taking language classes together or using apps like Duolingo to build confidence. Speaking the local language, even imperfectly, opens doors to genuine connections with neighbors and shopkeepers.

Cultural adaptation goes deeper than language. Different countries have unique customs around greetings, dining, business hours, and personal space. What feels normal in America might surprise people elsewhere. Parents should stay curious rather than judgmental about these differences.

• Learn basic greetings and polite phrases
• Research local dining etiquette before eating out
• Understand expected business hours and closing times
• Ask questions about cultural norms respectfully
• Help children adapt to new school cultures gradually

Setting Up Essential Services and Banking

Establishing routines requires completing several important tasks. Before leaving America, gather essential documents like birth certificates, marriage licenses, academic records, medical files, and driver's license information. These papers prove citizenship and help with registration processes abroad.

Upon arrival, prioritize these steps for smooth expat daily life:

• Register with local authorities or complete visa requirements
• Open an account with international banking providers or local banks
• Understand the local currency and payment methods
• Arrange phone and internet service
• Complete setting up utilities overseas like electricity and water
• Research local transportation options
• Apply for local driver's licenses if needed
• Register for tax purposes with relevant authorities

International banking simplifies money management. Many families use banks offering international banking services that connect to their American accounts. Some countries prefer cash payments, while others operate almost entirely cashless. Understanding local payment systems prevents frustration at stores and restaurants.

Setting up utilities overseas might seem complicated, yet most providers offer English support for newcomers. Internet and phone companies typically expedite connections for expat families. Taking time to complete these administrative tasks makes daily life feel normal quickly.

Building a Support Network and Maintaining Family Well-Being

Moving to a new country brings real emotional challenges for families. Creating strong connections with the expat community makes a big difference in how well everyone adjusts. Families can join expat organizations, attend international school parent groups, and explore hobby-based clubs or sports leagues in their new city. These activities help parents meet other people facing similar situations. Kids also benefit from making friends with peers who understand what it feels like to be new. Building friendships with local residents alongside the expat community opens doors to deeper cultural understanding and richer experiences.

Staying connected to home matters for family adjustment abroad. Regular video calls with relatives and friends back in the United States help children feel less far away. Planning visits home when possible gives everyone something to look forward to. At the same time, families should help their kids embrace their new environment and create fresh traditions. Each family member adjusts at their own pace, and that is normal. Some people settle in quickly while others need more time. Signs like persistent homesickness, withdrawal, irritability, or changes in sleep habits may show that someone needs extra support. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. Many expat support services and overseas medical insurance plans offer counseling through employee assistance programs. These resources can be valuable during tough transition periods.

Daily routines protect family well-being during this big life change. Creating new family traditions, exploring the area together on weekends, and staying active through exercise all help. Eating healthy foods and getting enough rest matter during the demanding adjustment period. Families thrive when they celebrate small wins and milestones along the way. International social networks, whether online groups or in-person meetups, provide practical tips and emotional comfort. Living abroad challenges expatriate mental health at times, but with preparation and community support, families can build meaningful lives in their new home. The adventure of moving internationally opens doors for personal growth and unforgettable memories when families approach it with flexibility, patience, and a spirit of discovery.

My "Odd Shelf', inspired by Anne Fadiman

A book that I've re-read many times over the years is Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader by Anne Fadiman. I love it! The book is a wonderful collection of essays about books and reading. I first encountered it through Bookcrossing, which I took part in longer ago than I care to remember, and many thoughts from the essays have remained with me through the years.

One chapter that I particularly enjoy is My Odd Shelf. From the essay:

"It has long been my belief that everyone's library contains an Odd Shelf. On this shelf rests a small, mysterious corpus of volumes whose subject matter is completely unrelated to the rest of the library, yet which, open closer inspection, reveals a good deal about its owner."

Anne Fadiman's Odd Shelf holds sixty-four books about polar exploration, including narratives, journals and photo collections. I wonder if reading about her frozen odd shelf is what inspired me to create my own, similar in theme, collection of books relating to Mount Everest.

My odd shelf is very much a work in progress, and I only began its curation a few months ago. I have many random books on my shelves, but no more than a couple on a particular topic. However my Everest collection is building up nicely. Some of these books I have bought new or received as gifts, but most of them I have bought second hand. This is mainly because many of them are a bit niche and difficult to find new! 

I'm not sure what my odd shelf reveals about me. I'm not a particularly adventurous person, and although I enjoyed some light climbing in the Lake District as a teenager, and I once climbed Snowdon, climbing up Everest is not something that is appealing in the slightest.

I wonder if it reveals a desire to do something unexpected and challenging, something that I couldn't possibly attempt because it involves dropping everything and departing for the other side of the world for months at a time. Or maybe I just enjoy reading about frozen hardships while I'm nice and safe under a warm blanket with a cup of tea and a biscuit!

Do you have an odd shelf?

A look at my current "to be read" pile - February 2026

I feel as though it hasn't been that long since I last shared my to be read pile, but it has changed so much that I thought I would share an update!

It is certainly very manageable, even including the hidden downloaded books that I have on my Kindle.

The book that is causing me trouble is The Rose Field by Philip Pullman, the third book in the Book of Dust trilogy which forms a prequel and two sequels to the His Dark Materials trilogy. I loved La Belle Sauvage, the first in the trilogy, but I'm afraid that I found the second one a bit of a slog and I'm not enjoying the third at all. However I want to read it for completeness sake, as I do love the universe in which they are set and I want to know what happens. It's such a shame because I really enjoy the Dark Materials books, I'm hoping will pick up a bit by the end!

A weighty tome which I am looking forward to getting stuck into is IQ84 by Haruki Murakami. I've read and enjoyed a number of Murakami's books, I love the randomness of the stories, and I always enjoy Japanese books. I bought this one as it's set in Tokyo, and I'm planning to read it before we visit this summer. It is a lot larger than I expected, as it's three volumes in one book, so I know that it's going to be one that keeps me busy for a while.

Then I have The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden. This is a bit of a wildcard entry - I had a book voucher to spend in Waterstones, I spotted a book that I wanted to buy (The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt) on the "buy one get one half price" table, and I needed to find a second for the offer. This book jumped out at me, it had a little card with a personal recommendation on it as well as having been shortlisted for the Booker Prize and winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction. I hope that I enjoy it!

Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Aron Ralston came up while I was googling Everest books, and it made up my free book on a recent World of Books order. It's not about Everest but it does involve climbing - it's about the man who became trapped while climbing in Utah and had to amputate his own arm to free himself. I've seen the film based on the book (127 Hours), so I'm familiar with the story, and the children have both studied an extract from the book as part of their English GCSE anthology which brought the story back into my mind. I just hope that it's not too gory!

Then I have the next collection of Everest books, my current interest. Everest by Walt Unsworth is an account of Everest climbing attempts from the very beginning up until I believe around the late 1970s. Into the Silence by Wade Davis is a look at the early Everest expeditions, and High Adventure by Sir Edmund Hillary is the story of the first ascent and the work that got them there. Most of my Everest reading so far has focussed on the more recent history, so I'm looking forward to learning more about the historical climbing attempts.

Finally there's my Kindle. I rarely buy a Kindle book, so these are all ones that I've downloaded for free. There are three books borrowed from the Amazon Prime Reading Library - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson, The Story Collector by Evie Woods and the first Bridgerton book The Duke and I by Julia Quinn. 

I also have David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, inspired by my recent read of Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Finally two recent books which I think come from Amazon First Reads - Follow Her by Anna Stothard and Her Beautiful Life by Brianna Labuskes.

I feel that I've got a really varied selection of books to read, some are quite long and detailed books and some are lighter reads. I have a mix of fiction and non-fiction, and they are all books that I'm very much looking forward to reading.

Have you read any of these? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

World's Most Difficult Jigsaw Puzzle, Kittens edition - Solving tips

The World's Most Difficult Jigsaw Puzzle series was released in the 90s, and as a huge cat fan and lover of jigsaw puzzles I was given this Kittens Edition puzzle when I was a teenager. I'm not usually one to choose very difficult puzzles, but I couldn't resist the image on this one, and I remember solving it without too much difficulty. 

I was able to solve it because I realised that there is a bit of a trick to completing it, and it's not nearly as difficult as it is made out to be. So today I thought I'd share how I completed this vintage puzzle, to show that it's not as daunting as it looks!

Why so difficult?

This 529 puzzle is double sided, depicting the same artwork on both sides, rotated 90° with respect to each other. The puzzle is then die cut once from each side so top and bottom are identical!

Why is it not so difficult?

All the pieces are the same shape and size, and they fit in a regular pattern. The cats are distinctive, with different shades, eye colours and patterns. There aren't really that many pieces, and if you have a decent sized table or puzzle board you can lay them out all at once for a clear view. If you spend time sorting the pieces using the method that I'll explain below then once you come to the assembly you are familiar with the pieces and you can put it together pretty easily. Also the description of the rotation is misleading, as that's not quite what is going on.

How to solve the World's Most Difficult Jigsaw Puzzle

The way this puzzle works is that the reverse side image is reflected along the diagonal, which runs from the bottom left to the top right corners. My son has better spatial awareness skills than me and helped me to understand, I still don't really get it but you just have to imagine a diagonal line running across it - I've included a photo lower down to illustrate it!

Start with the edges

There aren't many edge pieces. As you look through the puzzle pieces, you will notice that the majority of the pieces can be put together in pairs with an identical albeit rotated part of the image on each side.

This is the key to solving the puzzle. 

So sort out the edge pieces, then group them into their pairs. You will be left with two corner pieces which each have the same image section rotated, and two corner pieces which pair together. You need to find all the edge pieces before you can start putting them together.

Pick out one of the corner pieces that has the same image rotated front and back. In this puzzle, they will be the bottom left and top right pieces. Place the piece down, and this first piece will determine the top side of the puzzle. 

Then take all the edge pieces and separate them into their pairs. Turn one of the pieces over to show the reverse image. Keep the pairs clearly together! Now you have all the parts of the image laid out, so you can put together the edge. Start from the corner, and choose the piece from the pair that fits on one side. If it doesn't fit then use the other piece. Then the remaining piece will go the opposite side of the corner piece. It shouldn't take too long to put the edge together!

Sort the remaining pieces

I won't lie - this is a big job. But it's absolutely worth doing! You need to got through all the remaining pieces, and sort them into their pairs. Don't worry about which way up they are, just make lots of little piles of two pieces. The image on each will have the same orientation.

Not all the pieces have a pair. The pieces that run along the centre diagonal from bottom left to top right, in this puzzle nineteen pieces, will have the same part of the image on both sides, but rotated. Keep these to one side, but don't forget about them when assembling! You can place them down the middle if you like, but you won't know which way up they go until you place pieces around them.

Tips for sorting the pieces into their pairs

* When looking for pairs, remember that because the pieces are double sided, the match that you are looking for might be face down.

* Look for distinctive pieces, for example those that are all one colour or in the case of this puzzle the eyes are a good place to start.

* If you can't find a match for the piece that you are holding, turn it over and hunt for the reverse image.

* Group all the pieces with one dominant colour, and when you've established that they don't pair with each other then turn them over and look for the other side.

* Because the pieces are all the same shape you can orient them all the same way which makes it easier to find a match.

* Many pieces can be placed the correct way up because of the cat's face or ears, which helps when finding a match.

Ready for the final assembly!

That's the worst bit over with!

Take all your pairs, and like before place them together and turn one of the pieces over so that all the parts of the image are visible. Keep the pairs together! Ideally you will have enough space in your puzzle area to lay out every piece clearly.

From your pairs, one of the pieces will go one way up and one the other, but you don't know yet which is which. So I find it easiest to start from the edges. Once you have placed one piece, you know that the other piece in the pair will fit in the corresponding place on the reverse side. If the piece doesn't fit then you know that you need to use the other one from the pair. You can see the reflection in this picture:

I've tried to explain it more clearly by placing a line across the board showing where the image is reflected in the photographs below. You can see how the irregular groups of pieces that I have already placed at this point are reflected across to the other side of the puzzle. It took me a while to work this out, and even when I knew how the reflection worked I still found it tricky to work out where to put the second piece - often I had to flip the next piece over to see where to put it! You just know that if you've connected the first piece to an existing piece then the second piece will fit somewhere!

Once you've got going, you have lots of places that you can work off and it's not so difficult to spot the pieces that you need. Keep all the pieces oriented the same way to make finding them easier, and as I keep saying, don't muddle up the pairs!

Completed puzzle

All the pre-sorting really does pay off, and completing the puzzle shouldn't be too difficult. I really love this puzzle, it's a vintage reminder of childhood and I've done it lots of times now so it's easier each time as I remember all the different little cat faces.

Other puzzles in the series

There were lots of other puzzles that were a part of this series. I saw one in a charity shop not that long ago which was a repetitive pile of sweets, and decided that it wasn't for me as I was looking for easier puzzles at the time. There was a Baked Beans one too I'm sure. They do pop up quite often on eBay so they are still around in cupboards all over the country - If I spot another on my charity shop trails in the future I'll probably pick it up, just so I can see if it's solved in the same way!

What I did while my husband was away

I'm used to my husband being away for work one or two nights a week, but occasionally he goes away for a longer stretch. Recently he was away for over a week, and now that the children don't need my attention quite as much as they used to I enjoyed having some time to myself.

The first thing that I did was to build myself a 'nest'. I set myself up on the sofa in our orangery and I had plenty of space to lay out all my things without being disturbed. There is space to do a jigsaw, keep a pile of books, my cross stitch and my notebooks. Of course I have a lovely warm blanket, cushions, and space for a drink and snacks.

On the screens I had a list of television programmes to work through. My son and I watched the latest season of Percy Jackson, and we also watched the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures that we didn't get around to over Christmas. I had a playlist filled with longer Everest documentaries - my current fascination - and I've also recently been investigating Substack so I had fun setting that up and finding some new writers to subscribe to.

I wanted to make sure that I had plenty of screen free time too. I'm working on a cross stitch which although small is quite complicated, and it's stitched on dark fabric which means that I can only really work on it during the day. It's vaguely Christmas themed, so it would be nice to have it complete ready to display this winter!

I treated myself to a book order from World of Books, delivering me a nice new selection of Everest books. I'm building up quite a collection! Some of them are quite niche, so buying second hand is the cheapest way to get them. I also had a big pile of fiction books borrowed from a friend to add in the mix.

I worked my way to the end of my pile of new and new-to-me jigsaws, and I'm planning on re-doing some of the older ones in my collection before passing them on to new homes. I very rarely want to do a puzzle again, especially when it's so easy and cheap to find new or secondhand jigsaws in charity shops. This large Zodiac puzzle was only £5 new from Hobbycraft, and free to me as I used my Hobbycraft birthday voucher to buy it!

As well as indulging myself in my hobbies, when my husband is away it gives me the chance to clear the decks a bit. I gave his desk a good clean and got all the washing done that he had left lying around. I also saw the chance to work through any food that needed eating up. We spent the week eating leftovers from the freezer - like the roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings from Christmas that I had forgotten about! 

Of course I can and do indulge myself in my hobbies when he is at home, but it is nice to be able to catch up on some of the things that I enjoy doing by myself so we can do things together when he gets back!

An experiment in AI recipe creation

When it comes to AI I am conflicted. I can see many advantages to the technology, and I have been very impressed with some of the ways that I've used AI. But I'm also worried about the future - already a huge amount of the content that I see online is AI generated and it is becoming more and more difficult to tell what is real. Not to mention the number of jobs which are at threat - like online content creation!

My particular interest in AI is how I could use it to improve and enhance my daily life. I use ChatGPT and I've tried it out in various different scenarios - for example I've used AI to generate images for blog posts, experimented fairly successfully with AI for holiday planning and I've even completed an AI generated jigsaw puzzle.

This week I thought I would see how good ChatGPT was at recipe creation. I had some eggs that I wanted to use up, and I fancied doing some baking. With my new year's intention being to eat more healthy food I wanted to come up with a savoury recipe that would be nutritious, with plenty of vegetables. I had in mind something like vegetable muffins, but as a larger cake baked in a loaf tin.

I had a few conversations with ChatGPT where I clarified that I wanted the recipe to use eggs, vegetables, and to be vegetarian. I was after something that would be suitable for a light lunch, to be eaten hot, and that could be kept for several days. I narrowed down the vegetables that I wanted to include, and it suggested adding quinoa for some extra bulk, which was great as I have a pack in the cupboard that needs eating up.

After a bit of going back and forth this is what we came up with:

Cheesy Quinoa Vegetable Slice

Ingredients:

60g dry quinoa, cooked in 120ml water until absorbed

2 eggs

80ml milk

80g grated cheese

50g self-raising flour

1 courgette, grated

1 red pepper, diced

1/2 an onion, chopped

salt, pepper and 1 tsp dried herbs

Method:

Mix the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and herbs. Add the cheese, cooked quinoa, courgette, pepper and onion. Fold in the flour until combined. Bake in a loaf tin at 160 for 30-35 mins until a skewer comes out clean. Leave to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Verdict

I'm enough of a cook that that I was reasonably sure the recipe would at least create something edible. I did ask ChatGPT whether I could trust an AI recipe and it admitted that I probably couldn't trust it entirely, in particular the cooking temperature and times. It also told me that the images I was given were also not to be trusted.

The quantities of the ingredients were just right to fit in my loaf tin. However the baking time was off - I ended up baking for 45 minutes and even then I didn't feel like it was cooked as well as it should be. It looked good out the oven, but when I came to slice up the texture wasn't quite what I was hoping for. I was after a cake like texture, but instead it was more like a thick omelette.

Even though it wasn't exactly what I was hoping for, I don't like to waste food, so I decided to repurpose it as vegetable fritters. I cut it into slices and then fried on both sides. This worked much better, the slices were tasty, and it would make a great protein and fibre filled breakfast or lunch.

I had fun experimenting with ChatGPT recipes and seeing what ideas it came up with. Adding the quinoa is something that I wouldn't have considered, and it helped me to think about which ingredients would work well together. I'm not going to be using AI for my recipes on a regular basis, but if I was looking for ideas to use up ingredients that I had lying around then it's not a bad place to start!