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Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 20-25 Minutes Makes 20 Delectable cinnamon and apples bites that will melt in your mouth. Ingredients: 1 sheet ready to roll puff pastry 2 Granny Smith apples 4 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon icing sugar for dusting Method: 1. Peel the … Continue reading
It’s the hot topic, the subject dominating much of this month’s news. Data. Your data. How it is used, how it is stored, who gets to access it, and for what purpose. Earlier this month data was again the subject of conversation, this time among dementia researchers and experts in … Continue reading
Dirty Grandpa is Zac Efron’s new movie. The film is about family relationships. Jason (Efron) meets up with his grandfather Dick (Robert De Niro) when his grandmother dies. Their relationship is put through the wringer when Jason agrees to drive Dick on a long journey. Jason is a lawyer but … Continue reading
Do you fancy an idyllic but different break in India? Did you know that there are a host of unique holiday destinations in India that are just a few hours away by flight or road from the tourist traps in major cities? Here is our take on five unique holiday … Continue reading
We recently reported on great ways to prepare healthy food easily. The readers of our fitness column asked us to complement the dietary suggestions we give with energy drinks, as they are a fantastic way to boost energy, feel healthy, live healthily and get full control over your life. There … Continue reading
“The world has changed since 2009”. “Greece is bankrupt”. “The economy is in recession for the second time this year”. “Many European countries lost their top ratings last night …”. Headlines such as the above have been in the newspapers for the past two years and one report after another … Continue reading
If you have been to Africa, then you know about some of the great dishes served in this part of the world. However, if you haven’t, then you seriously need to start planning for your trip to Africa. Complement your income by playing profitable games at Novibet Casino so that … Continue reading
Is it? I don’t know, and to some extent it will always be dependent on what variety you are referring to – preferences in men, women, or sex! They say ‘generic they’ that women tend to always navigate towards bad boys, look at Rihanna and Chris Brown – treat them … Continue reading
I glimpse at my phone, he’s texted me. No butterflies, no skipped heartbeat, no waiting at least twenty minutes to read and a further 22 minutes and 30 seconds (or something) to reply. I pick my phone up ‘yeah, come over in 10… I haven’t washed by the way’ my … Continue reading
Delectable pieces of melt-in-the-mouth soft brown fudge topped with flaked almonds. Ingredients: 240 ml / 8 oz Caramel Condensed milk 300 g / 10 oz Milk Powder Flaked almonds Butter to grease the pan Method: 1. In a large microwaveable dish add the caramel condensed milk and the milk powder. … Continue reading
Delicious flat breads with a spicy aromatic lentil filling. Preparation time- 30 minutes Cooking time -30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients For filling: 120 grams/ 4 oz yellow split peas, soaked in water overnight 1 teaspoon salt 2 green chillies finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh coriander finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading
I am a great fan of aubergines, and in whatever way they are prepared, I am in heaven. My husband and son love them too. I cook and stuff aubergins with diffrent versions of masalas. So every time I prepare them, and I take photographs as I normally do, but for … Continue reading
Paris – a name associated with culture, art, the opera, the bourgeoisie and foremost a world-class cuisine. The French capital invites not only with an incredible charm, but also with an interesting mixture of old and modern architecture. Many artists flock to Paris in the summer to paint the beautiful … Continue reading
Salus Wellness well into its second year in business decided to interview some of the practitioners who joined during the startup period and are now celebrating a year of activity with the health centre. This week, City Connect presents to you the interview between Salus Wellness and Elke Hausler, a complementary health practitioner. … Continue reading
Thai Mango salad, tropical sharp and tangy mango balanced with sweet coconut in a sweet and sour and spicy dressing. Preparation time – 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: I large green mango 60g / 2oz fresh grated coconut 2 red chillies cut into thin strips 1 red sweet pepper cut into thin strips 1 … Continue reading
“You are what you eat” This is such a true statement, and with the increase of variety in today’s supermarkets, it is more important than ever to understand what certain foods are and what they can do to your body. This week, I would like to discuss a phenomenon called … Continue reading
Detoxing is something that I do occasionally to give my system a flush and raise my energy levels. The outcomes are increased energy, motivation and drive. Not to mention extra time, where I would have been eating. The experience also comes with challenges. Not eating is not natural to most … Continue reading
The popularity of DIY has brought about a huge interest in refurbishing old furniture. So much, so that flea markets, auction houses, and second-hand stores became the favorite hunting ground of these bargain hunters. If you are one of those interested in finding a hidden treasure you can turn into … Continue reading
Mexico has been a popular location for many a sun seeker looking for that perfect beach and clear blue sky. There are lots to choose from, some of which have been voted as the best in the world. The beach at Tulum offers somewhat of a spiritual experience. Nestled behind … Continue reading
Most small business owners know that the first step to making successful inroads into the marketplace is having high brand awareness. After all, in order for a customer to make a purchase, they must first know about the business and what it sells. In order to increase sales, it is … Continue reading