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How to Grow Spices
While spices may seem an overly ambitious addition to the garden, those spices related to ginger, such as cardamom, galangal and turmeric, can be grown in many warmer districts. Other spices can be grown easily in regions with tropical climates. [...]
10 Rules for Planning Successful Parties!
Simple rules that will make organising your next party easier.
How to Grow Coriander
This hardy annual herb, a native of south-east Europe, is grown for its fresh leaves and seeds. Before ripening, the seeds smell like the leaves, but as the small fruits mature, they develop a warm spicy aroma – a sure sign that they are ready [...]
Managing Osteoarthritis – Part One
Even if they’ve never experienced it themselves, most people are familiar with the broad symptoms of arthritis – swollen and stiff joints, finding it difficult to move and the pain that can occur as a result. But although arthritis is often used [...]
15 Strange (but True) Facts about Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte died May 5, 1821 on the island of St. Helena in the south Atlantic. Just as his military genius has been studied throughout the years, we've also been fascinated with the life – and quirks – of the first emperor of France. [...]
7 Golden Rules of Fitness
Follow these simple and effective work-out rules for a long and healthy life.
15 low carb dieting tips
Reach your healthy weight goal with these smart carb tips.
The three stages of menopause
For women who experience it naturally (not as the result of surgery or other causes), menopause has three distinct stages: perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.
Facts About Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is a healthy treat loaded with anti-oxidants.
7 Surprising Fertilizers for Your Garden
Feeding your plants shouldn't mean buying a plastic container full of synthetic fertilizer. Often, you can feed your garden with what you have around your home. And with these fertilizers, you're often reusing or recycling some old product to [...]
How to improve your hearing
How to improve your hearing
14 Wonderful Ways to Use Fresh Mint
If the only minty things you sample are peppermint candy or spearmint gum, it’s time to get mint-savvy. Fresh mint is as versatile an herb as there is; it can flavour a glass of water, give lift to salads or lamb dishes, and serve as a natural [...]
Slow-cooker Pulled Pork
Pork is rendered pull-apart tender with slow, patient simmering — but if you don’t have quite enough time you can cook the pork on high for 4 hours. This enticingly spicy mixture is also delicious served on tortillas, with diced avocados and [...]
Ways with Mayonnaise
Lots of chopped fresh herbs give this quick and simple dish its pronounced flavour, and bite-sized pieces of crisp, toasted pita bread provide texture. Serve the salad for a light meal with a hint of summer at any time of the year.
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