German officials have announced that the recent E coli outbreak has been caused by contaminated bean sprouts. Although tests conducted for locating the E coli in the bean sprouts were negative, Germany’s risk assessment agency has concluded that the epidemiology and the pattern of the outbreak point to locally grown bean sprouts being responsible for […]
Continue reading …Fort De Soto Park, St Pete, Clearwater Florida, has been named America’s best family beach by US “Parents” magazine. According to the periodical, parents rated the beach on water quality, restroom facilities, safety, as well as other amenities. Parents were particularly impressed with the natural sandbar which creates a lagoon type pool for young […]
Continue reading …In recent years there has been a lot of hype in the beauty industry about mineral makeup. Glossy advertisements and infomercials extol the virtues of this new wonder cosmetic. Some claim that mineral make up is so pure that you can actually sleep in it without detrement. The general impression given is that mineral makeup […]
Continue reading …Easy Ratatouille Recipe Ingredients: 2 courgettes/ Zucchinis 1 large aubergine/ 2 egg plants 1 tin of peeled tomatoes 1 green pepper/ bell pepper 1 red pepper /bell pepper 1 Onion 2 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons olive oil (more if needed) ½ measure of port ( optional) Salt and pepper to taste Slice the aubergine and […]
Continue reading …The art of scrapbooking is the preservation of photographic memories or images in the form of a memory book or handcrafted crafted embellished album. The great thing about scrapbooking is that there are no real definitive rules for creating a scrapbook. Your album and pages can include a variety of keepsakes, such as locks of […]
Continue reading …After breaking a vertebra in a horse riding accident last August, I was unable to continue my ceramic work for a few months as I could not lift the heavy bags of clay or bend to load up the kiln. As I surfed the net out of sheer boredom I discovered the many wonderful and […]
Continue reading …What should you be looking for when buying hand crafted wood turning? Design and style is obviously very much a personal thing and I cannot really advise on it. Certain things do stand out though and I will try and point these out. With today’s modern equipment you should be wary of any wood turning […]
Continue reading …Family vacations are time for fun. And nowhere offers more fun and enjoyment than Disney World in Florida. Disney appeals to the child in all of us. But travelling with children can be stressful whatever the destination, and theme parks can be exhausting and expensive. That is if you don’t know how to minimise the […]
Continue reading …As a new mother you’ll have enough to think about without trying to remember what time your baby had his or her last feed and which breast you should offer first at the next feed. This is where the breastfeeding bracelet can help, it’s a simple and stylish piece of jewellery which you can use […]
Continue reading …In November 2008, I started my own business doing children’s jewellery making parties. My only experience of entertaining children was from my own four year old daughter and you know what they say “never work with children or animals.” Fortunately for me, the experience hasn’t been as stressful as I first anticipated it would be. […]
Continue reading …