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A couple of weeks ago I had a Wensleydale cheese and carrot chutney sandwich which I really enjoyed. I looked at a few stores to see if this chutney was available to buy but alas no luck. My hubby suggested the following recipe and we rustled it up with just … Continue reading
Hot and spicy, tangy soup with wonderful garlic and ginger infusion making this soup a wonderful accompaniment to any Chinese meal Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: 450 ml boiling water 1 vegetarian stock cube 240 grams / 8 oz mixed vegetables, carrots, beans, peas, … Continue reading
This summer, I have tried to make jam out of the favourite summer fruits. The recipe for all is very similar. Most recipes tend to suggest using sugar the same weight as the fruit but I always try and reduce the amount of sugar used as the summer fruits are … Continue reading
If you’re thinking about buying a house or looking for a new apartment, be sure to look at the big picture. While it’s important to find a house, apartment, condo, etc. that feels like home, you also need to take a look at the neighborhood and find out if it … Continue reading
Photo by Helloquence on Unsplash When trying to recover from denied benefits, a life insurance attorney will be your best asset. One of the main reasons why you would need a life insurance attorney is the fact that after being denied your benefits, the insurance company will have little or no reason to … Continue reading
Photo by Martin Brosy on Unsplash Sometimes we are so caught up with life commitments that we find it impossible to book an appointment with our primary healthcare providers. In such a situation, most people turn to after hour clinics. A clinic like AfterHrsClinic is open 24-hours, and helps people that need medical … Continue reading
There are a number of reasons why you may want to get a PO box. A PO box can be very convenient and also allows you to have a mailing address that is separate from the address of your residence. If you run a business, this makes it easier to … Continue reading
Retirement is the time in your life to relax and enjoy some downtime after all the years of being busy with your work. Your golden years are a great time for you to explore the various things you didn’t get a chance to when you were younger because of family … Continue reading
Different rooms in your house may require different types of flooring, depending on the use of the space. Places with a great deal of activity require dense flooring that will sustain the test of time. The design and the beauty of the flooring matters too. Bedrooms require a soft flooring … Continue reading
While clothes and fake handbags are unlikely to harm you, fake cosmetics like perfume can leave rashes or have even worse side-effects. You really can’t know what is inside them so you should always try to buy authentic when you can. Here are some of the top things you can … Continue reading
There is no shortage of things to do when you’re vacationing in Nashville. Some of Nashville’s hottest attractions include architectural wonders, like a complete recreation of the Parthenon, as well as countless tours that will take you through the city and tell you about its history, but no trip to … Continue reading
APRIL is the cruellest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. Winter kept us warm, covering Earth in forgetful snow, feeding A little life with dried tubers. T.S. Eliot (1888–1965). The Waste Land. 1922 These days, I measure the … Continue reading
These days, we’re always looking for healthier alternatives to our food and activities. One hotly debated subject is smoking. With so many documented risks to smoking, cigarette smokers have been very open to trying new methods of nicotine consumption. Vaping has proven itself to be a safer option for nicotine … Continue reading
Water may have the power to sustain life, but it also has the power to destroy it. Water damage can be disastrous and the sooner you learn the safety tips and how to handle such a castostrophe, the better you are equipped to handle such episodes. Here are the four … Continue reading
Stretching is an essential part of doing workout, but not many people understand how important it actually is. Stretching exercises reduce muscle fatigue and facilitate the recovery of muscles and as such are really important for your daily workout routine to be successful and provide you with the desired results. … Continue reading
Refreshing and delicious water melon pops that make perfect summer coolers. Ingredients: 1/2 watermelon 2 tablespoons icing sugar Method: 1. Cut the water melon into pieces and remove all the seeds. 2. Place the water melon pieces into a blender jug and add the icing sugar. 3. Blend … Continue reading
Refreshing and delicious fruit smoothie which is healthy and filling. Ingredients: I ripe mango 2 ripe kiwi 1 apple 100 ml apple and mango innocent fruit juice 1 tablespoon clear honey Method: 1. Peel the kiwi and cut it into quarters, remove the white core and dice it. 2. Peel and cut the mango in half, … Continue reading
There are a lot of great deals to be had when you book a hotel. Comparing prices is the norm, and saving big is common when you book your hotel, airplane, and rental car at the same time. However, that doesn’t mean a hotel is always your best option. You … Continue reading
The honeymoon period. Arguably one of the happiest times of any relationship. He picks the wine on your eagerly-anticipated date nights in romantic restaurants, giggling while sneaking into the back of the cinema like a couple of loved-up teenagers, and all his charming little habits like the adorable way he … Continue reading
Pandora is an interchangeable and unique collection of jewellery. Its mission is to offer women a universe of genuine jewellery products at affordable prices. This also includes hand-finished, high quality and modern products. It inspires women all around the world to express their individuality. Pandora is not just jewellery. It can … Continue reading