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Three Merry Berry Mocktail A delicious nostalgic Christmas spiced Berry mocktail Serves 2 Ingredients: For Spiced honey syrup 90 ml water 60 ml light runny honey 2 inch piece of cinnamon Small pinch cinnamon powder 2 star anise 2 cloves For Mocktail 2 strawberries 4 raspberries 4 blackberries ½ teaspoon … Continue reading
When you’re looking to enjoy Philadelphia, PA you won’t want to miss out on some of the best food – and views – in the country. The best restaurants with a view in Philadelphia are well-known. Many are known for high-end food and exciting cocktail menus, too. XIX Restaurant The … Continue reading
My last recipe was for crispy potato bhajias. If you are planning on entertaining and want to make bhajias as starters, it’s always nice to make a variety of bhajias. This recipe is for different variety of bhajia. The onion bhajis or bhajias you get in the supermarkets are very different to … Continue reading
Just because you spend most of your time indoors doesn’t mean that you can’t exercise and burn that fat. All you need to do is clear away that coffee table or sofa so as to create space. Read this article and take your first steps towards fitness today. Exercises You … Continue reading
We really do not know about you but we love our meat full of juices. Only that way you can be guaranteed that you are in for a treat. And people fail to understand that you can have a pantry full of ingredients but there are certain ingredients you can’t … Continue reading
Delicious creamy and smooth ice cream with succulent pieces of cherry. A subtle hint of vanilla compliments the sweet cherries making this ice cream not only a visual treat but a gastronomical treat to the palate too. Preparation time – 20 minutes Cooking Time – 10 minutes Freezing Time – … Continue reading
When there is sound there is some silence And in peace there might be violence When there is poverty of mind’s reflection The individual ego strives for brutal action And human’s soul so kind and good Becomes a rather seldom brood But this is all long forgotten now Ninety six … Continue reading
Most of us would like to live a wealthy, high-quality life, but for some reason, the majority are ordinary people who have an ordinary life with ordinary wages. Why? Because everyone thinks that changing this situation is impossible. The 21st century is a century where people can do what they … Continue reading
A tornado of tropical flavours bursting to cool and refresh your palate and quench your thirst. Preparation time – 10 mins Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 pineapple 100ml coconut water Ice cubes 1 small lime Lime and pineapple slices for garnish Method: 1. Peel the pineapple and cut into chunks (Reserve … Continue reading
Greek Halwa ~ a rich and fragrant sweet semolina dessert that is flavoured with spices such as cinnamon, cloves, star anise and garnished with nuts. Ingredients: 60 g / 2 oz fine semolina 60 g / 2 oz unsalted butter few pistachio nut to garnish Sugar Syrup 60 g / 2 oz … Continue reading
Photo credit: Charlie Howell Acne is a common problem and one that most of us will face at some point in our lives. In fact, over 70% of us will face that challenge. There is plenty of acne product on the market. Some of them are good, and some are … Continue reading
Women should engage in strength training just as men do, and ignore the common myth that women who include strength training in their workouts will have very masculine physiques. They do not have to avoid strength training and concentrate on cardio alone. Strength training will help them build muscles, which … Continue reading
Savoury and crunchy puffed rice, a fast and speedy snack that can be made in minutes. Preparation 5 minutes Cooking time 3 minutes Serves 2 people Ingredients: 120 grams / 4 oz puffed rice (mumra) 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/2 … Continue reading
Having a conversation with a friend the other day….it opened with ‘I don’t do nice -can’t handle men that put me on a pedestal’. I smiled because actually that’s true, an almost mirror reaction of my thoughts. So how nice, is nice?…. Well my friend got home from work the … Continue reading
Need some celebrity inspiration for your digs? Check out what some of Hollywood’s biggest names in interior design have to say. Go Green Kari Whitman is the designer who decorated Jessica Alba’s Los Angeles home. Both Alba and Whitman are environmentalists and Whitman says, “I incorporate the green aesthetic into … Continue reading
If your loved one owns their own bar or brewery, purchasing a beer related gift that could advertise their company or show off their love for this drink is a great and unique idea. Rather than getting them the same thing year after year or struggling to find a gift … Continue reading
When it comes to successfully selecting from a multitude of Africa safari holidays, the chances are there will be plenty of debate because the desires and requirements of one person in your party may well differ from one person to another. After all, much will depend on what you demand … Continue reading
Located in the North West of England, Liverpool is the fifth largest city in the UK and one steeped in culture and history. Named the European Capital of Culture in 2008, Liverpool is a vibrant and fun city to visit with plenty of activities and events happening all year around. … Continue reading
Sweetness of the beetroot and the tang from the lemon makes this relish delicious and tasty. Ingredients: 2 medium raw beetroots 1/4 small white cabbage 1 tablespoon brown sugar Juice of half lemon 1/2 tablespoon sunflower oil 1 green chilli finely diced 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 red dried chilli … Continue reading
Photo credit: Tamara Bellis Dancers live in a world of their own. Their days are filled with school, work, rehearsal, class, and auditions. They learn very early to always have a dance bag ready to go. If a dancer is competing or auditioning for dance performances, it is recommended that … Continue reading