Day 74. #didsomethingfunnyformoney

Today was all about Comic Relief and I needed it running a major campaign for Transform. Basically we shared some stupid photos of the Transform team (myself included) with our clients and sent them a batch of red nose accessories and sweeties, asking them to tweet us their own photos. We then made a donation to RND on behalf of their team.

I hoped for a good response but never expected such a high level of ingenuity: planking in the office, red noses making a dash for it in the lift and even Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace switching from French campaigns to RND campaigning. It was full on and a terrific experience. To date with our donations and the additional donations from people who saw the campaign we are running at £615. Do something funny for money? We did just that.

Day 73. In need of comic relief.

Don't trust me with your laundry.

This is what happens when a deep pink pashmina (that I hate) ends up in the same wash as a beautiful silk trimmed scarf and a new jumper.  Perhaps I can save the scarf if I dye it, I bought it in New York and would hate to throw it away but the jumper may not be so easily rescued despite me having only worn it twice.

Not my finest hour. One of my finest scarves though.

Some comic relief would be welcome at this point.  £30 now donated: http://my.rednoseday.com/sponsor/emmahoneybone

Day 71. Last minute photo.

Cat and nose stand off. I got back late from London. Had a Vic and Bob day with no time to venture out and take a photo in one of the most vibrant cities in the world so I resorted to this. Pet exploitation.

£20 now donated to Comic Relief: http://my.rednoseday.com/sponsor/emmahoneybone

Day 68. She wanted a dog.

Instead she got a fish tank, an artificial crocodile skull (Bea is obsessed with salties) and so far, six teeny tiny fish - 3 glowlight tetras and 3 black neons. In a couple of months, once the tank is well established, she's adding a fighting fish and snails.

It may not be a dog, or even a cat, but they're living creatures and we now have one very happy eight year old.

And the red nose. Well I thought for the next 7 days I'd include a roarsome nose in my photo and for each post I'll make a donation of £5 to Comic Relief. Today seems particularly fitting as this morning Bea woke up with 14 mosquito bites. 14, including one on her eyelid! Tonight she's sleeping under her mosquito net and we're so lucky that we don't need to worry about malaria, only the irritation of very, very itchy bites.

If I post every day until Friday I'll round up the figure to £50 and if you'd like to dare me to take a silly photo and make a donation too, all the better. Here's my page. I'm already thinking about what I can do tomorrow for Mother's Day - I'm at the gym and probably out for pizza. Any thoughts?

Here's my page: https://my.rednoseday.com/sponsor/emmahoneybone

Day 62. Chocolate pear pudding.

It's Sunday and as a thank you for taking the time to read my ramblings here's another recipe. Like the Blueberry and Pear cake I shared a few weeks ago this is really quick to make and a real crowd pleaser with its oozing chocolate centre. It's taken from Nigella Lawson's 'Nigella Express' so if you're dieting look away, this isn't for you.

Chocolate Pear Pudding

2 x 415g cans pear halves in juice
125g plain flour
25g cocoa powder
125g caster sugar
150g soft butter (plus extra for greasing)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 medium eggs (although I always use large)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas Mark 6 and grease a 22cm square ovenproof dish with butter.

2. Drain the pears and arrange them on the base of the dish.

3. Put all the remaining ingredients in a food processor and blitz until you have a batter with a soft drop consistency. (You don't need to do this in a food processor - today's the first time I have - the bowl and wooden spoon approach is just as effective).

4. Spread the chocolate batter over the pears and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

5. Let the pudding stand for 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven before serving. Delicious with cream or vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy.