How to prepare Mussels
Mussels or moules as the french call them are oval molluscs which have bluey black shells. When cooked they have a delicious orange-red flesh. Because […]
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How to make Tuiles
Tuiles are French wafers (thin biscuits) which are baked. They are formed into an arc rather like a Pringle™. They make an elegant garnish for […]
Pistachio Frangipane Tart with White Chocolate Creme Anglaise
The pistachio frangipane tart is one of a number of different types in this field. The white chocolate crème anglaise adds much needed liquid to […]
Growing Edible Flowers – A Win Win For Wildlife Gardeners
Edible flowers are a fun and easy way to add colour, flavour and texture to both sweet and savoury dishes — especially when you can […]
How Does Fake Tan Work And Is It Safe?
The world of ballroom dancing is famous for its liberal use of fake tan, but the popularity of self tanning products continues to increase as […]
Toothpaste Tablets – Are They An Effective, Eco-friendly Alternative To Toothpaste In A Tube?
Toothpaste tablets are promoted as providing an eco-friendly alternative to toothpaste in a tube, but is this just clever marketing? Just how eco-friendly are these […]
Wildlife Gardening: April Focus = Mulch
Mulch is the unsung hero in the garden. Whether you are growing vegetables or tending your flower borders and pots, the best thing that you […]
Wildlife Gardening: March Focus = Garden Ponds
Up to 70 percent of our ponds have disappeared from the British countryside in the last 100 years, so garden ponds are increasingly important for […]
Is A Vegan Diet Bad For Bone Health?
The dairy in our diets is frequently promoted as a vital bone-builder, so is a vegan diet bad for bone health? Young people are ditching […]
Using Acids To Exfoliate – All You Need To Know
It may sound counter intuitive, but using acids to exfoliate your skin is a gentler approach than using scrubs or cleansing brushes. As you will […]
7 Top Tips To Keep Vegan Teenagers Healthy.
Parents of vegan teenagers often worry about them getting all the nutrition their growing bodies need. One common concern is whether a vegan diet can […]
Wildlife Gardening: February Focus = Birds
If you are interested in wildlife gardening and promoting biodiversity, your focus in February should be birds. Birds are a very visible and much-loved component […]
Sustainable Gardening – 5 Tips To Help You Grow Greener
Sustainable gardening is the new buzzword in the horticultural world, with high profile gardeners and TV programmes all championing its benefits. Gardeners manage a substantial […]
5 Top Tips To Make Your Pet More Eco-friendly.
Just like us humans pets can have a negative impact on the environment, so how can you make your pet more eco-friendly? Here in the […]
LED Light Therapy For Skin – Does It Work?
The age of the facial gadget is well and truly here, and LED light therapy devices are at the head of the pack. Madonna, Victoria […]
If You Are Serious About Home Cooking – Grow Your Own Herbs.
Nothing quite beats cooking with home-grown herbs. A collection of aromatic, fresh herbs is a great asset for your kitchen. Having a plentiful supply to […]
Is It Time To Ban Microplastics From Your Home?
In recent years, microplastics have hit the headlines around the world, but what exactly are they, where do they come from, and why are they […]
Are Parabens A Problem?
Paraben-free is a term that is frequently used when marketing healthcare products, so it seems logical to assume that parabens must be harmful. However, there’s […]
Can Retinol Really Roll Back The Years?
Retinol is one of the best known skin care ingredients on the market and has long been considered the gold standard ingredient for anti-aging and […]
Urea: A Great Ingredient For Treating Dry And Cracked Skin.
If you suffer from dry and cracked skin you will already know that slapping on lots of moisturiser is not the answer to your dry […]