Category: Lifestyle

Christmas dinner may be one of the best parts of the festive season, and it has benefits much bigger than just its deliciousness. Some of the ingredients within the dinner have huge benefits for the skin and will have you looking years younger in the weeks following the festivities. Hayley Walker, skincare expert at JustMyLook, […]

Petrolheads often argue where the world’s greatest roads are located, with many dreaming of travelling halfway across the world just to experience some unique thrills behind the wheel. Whilst there are many classic roads that have been open to cars for decades, if not centuries, one road that recently opened in Pakistan has gained the […]

As Christmas Day approaches, excitement and anticipation fill the air, with many already dreaming of the ultimate festive feast – and, of course, the classic Christmas dinner. A new poll from Savanta revealed for the British public, roast potatoes are the most important part of this holiday meal. And no Christmas dinner is complete without […]

Craving mince pies made with crumbly sweet pastry and filled with plumpy, juicy mincemeat? This recipe fits the bill. Mince pies have soared in price by as much as 40 percent year-on-year in supermarkets amid a tight supply of sultanas and butter. The Grocer’s analysis of 40 like-for-like products available in the supermarkets and discounters […]

This food recipe comes from organic farm Matthews Cotswold Flour’s and is a tasty sweet treat. The salted honey and spelt cookies have just enough sweetness, thanks to the honey, and are beautifully balanced with a salty element. This recipe makes 12 to 15 cookies, just enough to go around and have more than one […]

I made a baked salmon and leek parcel with BBC Good Food’s recipe – and here is what I learned. While the original recipe requires dill, I didn’t have any in my cupboard so I substituted the herb for tarragon, which works just as well. And when it came to serving the dish, I had […]

Common pests like aphids, spider mites, and mealybugs become more active in the winter, putting your houseplants at risk. But luckily, protecting your plants from these pests doesn’t require expensive chemicals or complicated treatments, according to an expert. In fact, there’s an incredibly simple and affordable hack that costs just 25p, which can help you […]

A recent study has found that dogs are 75 percent more likely to require veterinary attention at Christmas time as a result of eating something they shouldn’t. As Christmas chocolates and treats start to appear everywhere, it’s essential for pet owners to be aware of the increased risks their furry friends face during the festive […]

If you’ve been overwhelmed by a heap of festive gifts to wrap, chances are, you’ve hit the dreaded moment of running out of tape at one point. However, the gurus over at Which? have let us in on a little secret – you actually don’t need tape to make your presents look pretty as a […]

Limescale and mould are two of the biggest cleaning dilemmas in bathrooms, and many struggle to tackle them.  The answer to this is one common household ingredient you probably already own, according to the experts at Plumbworld. That’s right. No harsh chemicals, no expensive products, just one simple item that “works in as little as […]