Articles written by Joanne E. Brannan
All 134 articles written by Joanne E. Brannan
Category: ESL Materials
Motivating Diverse Groups of Students to Practice Expressing themselves in TEFL classes can be a challenge for English Teachers. more...
Category: Shamanism
An ancient order of Shaman Bee Masters in Britain, and beyond, continues rites that were conceived at the dawn of time. more...
Totem Owl Spirit Guide: Symbolism of Owls as a Power Animal or Animal Familiar in Shamanism
Category: Shamanism
An owl totem or spirit guide symbolizes great insight, wisdom and maturity to the Shaman. Learn how to understand and work with an owl power animal. more...
The Wiccan Chalice as Magickal Tool: Choosing and Using Chalices for Wiccan Spells and Rituals
Category: Pagan/Wiccan Practice
Ancient and potent symbol, chalices are used in Wiccan ritual to represent fertility, emotion and the element of water. more...
Wiccan Love Spells: How to Cast Magic Spells for Passion, Love and Tenderness
Category: Pagan/Wiccan Practice
Magic love spells may be used to attract love from an unnamed person, or to help smooth or deepen an existing partnership. more...
Traditional Shamanism Worldwide: Where do Shamans Practice? Where did Shamans Practice?
Category: Shamanism
Shamanism is practiced in countless regions of the world, from the Americas to Australasia, from Siberia to Asia. more...
Wiccan Garden for Herbal Magick: How to Grow Magical Plants for Use in Magic Spells and Rituals
Category: Pagan/Wiccan Practice
Using home grown plants in magic spells and other magical uses enhances the potency of the ritual. The practitioner is more closely bound to the herbal magick. more...
Pheasant in Red Wine and Herb Sauce Recipe: Moist Tender Pheasant with a Delicious Rich Sauce
Category: Winter Recipes
Enjoy the rich flavors of this warming dish, ideal for a cold winter's day. Prepare in advance for an easy, traditional evening meal. more...
Who Were the Ancient Druids?: The Historical and Archeological Evidence for Druidism
Category: Druidism
The Druids were well respected elders in ancient Celtic society, who fascinate even today, but they left very few written records. more...
Celtic Festival of Beltane or Beltain: May Day Sabbat Brings Light, Life and Fertility
Category: Paganism/Wicca (general)
Beltane falls on or around May 1. It is an important moment in the Wiccan Calendar. Fires, socializing and being in nature are all fitting celebrations. more...
The Way of Wyrd Book Review: Anglo-Saxon Shamanic Novel Based on Historical Truth
Category: Shamanism
Brian Bates' book "The Way of Wyrd" tells of the remarkable adventures of an Anglo-Saxon Shaman in the Mysterious world of Ancient England. more...
Modern Druid Organizations: Larger Druidry Orders Offer Support, Education and Community
Category: Druidism
Modern Druidry is the continuation of an 18th Century revival of interest in ancient Druidry, with organizations worldwide. more...
Simple French Cookery by Raymond Blanc: Book Review of Top French Chef’s Classic Recipes
Category: Classical French Cuisine
Straightforward recipes for fabulous French food clearly explained by the owner of UK Hotel Restaurant Le Manoir aux Quatr' Saisons. more...
How to Clear Couch Grass: Eradicate Perennial Weed Spear Grass, Twitch, Quack or Dog Grass
Category: Gardening Techniques
A range of effective techniques for clearing this persistent weed, using both organic and chemical based methods. more...
Simple Home Spa Ideas: Spa Products and Treatments to Enjoy at Home
Category: Spas (general)
Home Spa treatments that transform the bath into a haven of relaxation and peace. Enjoy a Home Day Spa! more...
Category: ESL Materials
Here is a list of questions and topics for ESL teachers, and for other foreign language teachers, to encourage students to talk freely in language classes. more...
Childfree by Choice: More and More Women are Choosing Not to Have Children
Category: Self-Awareness
Research shows a steady increase in the number of women who choose to remain childfree. more...
History and Making of Stilton Cheese: Rich, Strong-flavored British Blue Cheese
Category: Gourmet Ingredients
The King of British Cheeses, Stilton Blue Cheese is delicious served with a robust red wine, and is a versatile ingredient in savory recipes. more...
Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)
The Caracalla Spa offers a very complete spa experience in natural thermal mineral waters for a bargain price. more...
Imbolc Spells and Rituals: Customs to Celebrate the Return of Spring
Category: Pagan/Wiccan Practice
Spells and rituals to celebrate the reawakening of the earth and to manifest desires at the Wiccan Festival of Imbolc. more...
Day Spa Hints and Tips: How to Have the Best Pampering Experience
Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)
Choosing the best day spa, planning what to take and making the most of a day of pure relaxation. more...
Advice and Reflections on Money: Quotations on Wealth from the Wise and the Witty
Category: Great Thinkers (general)
Words of wisdom on money, wealth, happiness and life from ancient history to the modern day. more...
Gourmet Cooking for Less: Top Ingredients for Homemade Fine Foods on a Budget
Category: Gourmet Food (general)
Enjoy excellent cuisine while spending less, by using these excellent ingredients to create your own quality dishes. more...
The Twelve Days of Christmas: From Boxing Day on 26th December to Epiphany on 6th January
Category: W European History (general)
There are many traditions and celebrations associated with the Twelve Days of Christmas which follow the Winter Solstice and Christmas. more...
Celtic Festival of Imbolc: The Celtic Calendar Marks the Start of Spring
Category: Paganism/Wicca (general)
Imbolc marks the end of Winter, and the beginning of growth and expansion in the Celtic Calendar. more...
Improve Your French: French Language Immersion through the Internet
Category: Learning French
French language learning is faster and more interesting using these free online resources to improve your French alongside your regular French Classes. more...
Andy Warhol, Other Voices, Other Rooms: Accessible Exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, London
Category: Special Art Gallery Exhibits
Offering Much More than just Pop Art, Andy Warhol suggested new ways of seeing the world. more...
Wood Burning Stove Accessories: Use the Ecofan and Logmaker to Make the Most of Your Log Burner
Category: Saving Energy
Put the innovative ecofan on a logburner to distribute heat around your home, and use the logmaker or briquette maker to make free fuel logs from burnable waste. more...
Casual Vegetarian Entertaining: Delicious, Easy Recipes that Meat-Eaters Will Enjoy Too
Category: Vegetarian Cuisine (general)
Don't worry if one of your dinner party guests is a vegetarian. You will all relax and enjoy your evening with these tasty menu ideas. more...
Sourdough Pizza Recipe: Wholemeal Pizza Base with Easy to Make Tasty Topping
Category: Mediterranean Cuisine (general)
This Whole Grain Sourdough Pizza is Delicious, Easy to Make and Economical more...
Preparing for Recession: How to Survive the U.S. Economic Downturn
Category: Home Management (general)
Think laterally about what really matters in life, and turn the recession into a challenging adventure rather than a threat to your family's happiness. more...
Reduce your Grocery Shopping Bill: How to Eat Good Food on a Budget
Category: Home Management (general)
Save money week after week with these tips to slash your food costs. Eat well and healthily while sparing your wallet! more...
Save Money on Energy Bills: Reduce Your Household Electricity and Heating Bills
Category: Home Management (general)
Heating and Electricity prices are going up and household budgets are tight. These money saving tips will help reduce your utility bills. more...
How to Make Sourdough Bread: Easy Recipe for Naturally Leavened Sour Dough Bread
Category: Breads & Muffins
Bake your own whole wheat sourdough bread from flour, water and salt with this easy to follow recipe. more...
Category: Food Trends (general)
Eat well and restore your family's health with this groundbreaking guide to real foods and traditional recipes. more...
Halloween Finger Food and Drinks: Easy Party Snacks for a Fall Buffet Meal: Cookies, Drinks, Dips
Category: Appetizers/Finger Food
These tasty Halloween recipes for appetizers and treats are simple to make and will bring a smile to your guests' faces. more...
Category: Summer Recipes
Vegetable marrows - a summer squash - are a challenge to the household cook. They are big, can be bland and may be harvested in bulk. This recipe provides the solution. more...
The Magical Power of Herbs: Attract Love, Protection and Healing with these Seven Herbs
Category: New Age (general)
Use magical herbalism to harness the power of plants and manifest your desires. Learn the secrets of herb magick. more...
Buddhist Walking Meditation: Calm Your Mind and Be in the Present Moment
Category: Buddhism/Taoism (general)
Sitting meditation is a challenge for many people, who feel restless and uncomfortable. Walking meditation is an alternative approach to this form of spiritual practice. more...
How to Do Skin Brushing Detox: Simple Technique to Boost your Lymphatic Drainage
Category: Body Care
Many bodily wastes are eliminated through the skin. Regular skin dry skin brushing enhances any detoxification program and makes you feel great! more...
How to Go Back to Work Relaxed After a Vacation: Prepare for a Smooth Return Home
Category: Green/Simple Living (general)
Tips for making the return home after a vacation as pleasant and free of stress as possible. more...
Dehydrating Fruit and Vegetables: Food Dehydrators for High Quality Low Energy Food Preservation
Category: Seasonal Cooking (general)
A food dehydrator, or drier, will preserve many types of vegetables and fruit, retaining nutrients and reducing the storage volume. more...
Great Yarmouth Seafront, England: Kids Love this Traditional British Seaside Resort
Category: England Travel
Great Yarmouth seafront offers all that is good, as well as much of what is bad, of an English seaside resort of days gone by. Kids love it! more...
Crème Fraiche d'Isigny AOC: Gourmet French Soured Cream from Normandy Has Own Appellation
Category: French Cuisine (general)
Delicious French cuisine ingredient that adds a beautiful rich flavor to a wide range of sweet and savory dishes. more...
Wild Food Salads: Fresh, Healthy Salad Leaves Including Dandelion and Hawthorn
Category: Spring Recipes
Absolutely fresh salad leaves on your doorstep that cost nothing more than a little study and knowhow. more...
Edible Flowers for Colorful Salads: Nasturtiums, Primroses and other Flowers Add Flavor and Interest
Category: Food Trends (general)
Edible flowers are making a comeback in celebrity chefs' cookery books and in stylish restaurants. Salads are a wonderful way to enjoy the color and flavor of flowers. more...
Caring for Long Hair: Keep Hair in Good, Healthy Condition as it Grows
Category: Hair Care
Simple techniques for keeping long hair in top condition, from your choice of shampoos and conditioners, to how to style and brush your hair. more...
Home Made Houmous or Hummus: How To Make this Vegetarian Dip From Chickpeas and Tahini Paste
Category: Vegetarian Recipes
Houmous is a delicious vegetarian spread based on chickpeas. It can be expensive to buy ready made, but is easy and cheap to make yourself with this easy recipe. more...
Home Made Tahini: Make Your Own Tahini Sesame Seed Paste
Category: Middle Eastern Cuisine (general)
Tahini is an essential ingredient in Middle Eastern dishes such as humous and falafel. A simple, cheap recipe for homemade tahini. more...
Hand Grain Mills: Grind Your own Flour to Make Fabulous, Nutritious, Whole Wheat Bread
Category: Healthy Cooking (general)
Grind your own wheat flour to ensure the finest possible key ingredient for your homemade whole wheat bread and other recipes. more...
Herbal Remedy, Elymus repens: Alternative Medicine to Treat Cystitis and Urethritis
Category: Herbal Properties/Benefits
Elymus repens may be used as an alternative treatment to relieve disorders disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract such as Cystitis and Urethritis. more...
How to Make Yogurt: Make Homemade Live Yoghurt with or without a Yogurt Maker
Category: Healthy Cooking (general)
It is easy to make your own live yogurt; the natural way to boost the intestinal bacteria that can aid digestion! more...
St. Ives, Cornwall Coast, England: Surfing, Excellent Restaurants and Art Galleries
Category: England Travel
St. Ives offers everything you could wish for in a seaside resort. Sandy beaches, an attractive town, the Tate St. Ives Art Gallery and excellent restaurants. more...
Walsingham North Norfolk: Christian Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
Category: England Travel
Walsingham is a Beautiful English Village with Scenic Abbey Ruins and many Chapels and Churches to welcome pilgrims. more...
Village of Felixstowe Ferry: On the Suffolk Heritage Coast, East of England
Category: England Travel
Freshly caught fish and chips and foot passenger service across the river Deben. more...
Home Made Christmas Decorations: Holiday Crafting with Kids
Category: Crafts (general)
Christmas crafting is fun! Children love to make these simple traditional home made Christmas decorations with you. more...
Mulled Wine and Mulled Cider: Warming Winter Hot Spiced Christmas Drinks
Category: Winter Recipes
Mulled wine, hot wine infused with spices, sugar and citrus peel, is a wonderful way to welcome guests on a cold winter evening. more...
Lentil Dhal Recipe: Cheap Vegetarian Indian Dish Made with Delicious Spices
Category: Vegetarian Recipes
Lentil dhal, also spelt dal or daal, made with spices coriander, cumin, cardamom and chili, is widely eaten on the Indian subcontinent. more...
Normandy Coast, Northern France: Where to Visit by the Sea in Lower Normandy
Category: France Travel
From the charming port town of Honfleur in the East to magical Mont St-Michel in the West, the coast of Basse Normandy is ideal for a family holiday in France. more...
Lentil Lasagna: Healthy and Cheap Vegetarian Meal
Category: Vegetarian Recipes
Lentil Lasagna is nutritious, inexpensive, vegetarian dish made with whole wheat pasta and green lentils that you can prepare a couple of days in advance. more...
Holiday Rentals: Gites de France: Budget Villas, B&Bs, Cottages and Apartments for Rent in France
Category: France Travel
If you are seeking a value for money self-catering holiday in France then you might like to look at the range of accomodations available direct from "Gites de France". more...
Chateau de Castelnaud in Dordogne France: Medieval Castle Aventure for Kids in South-West France
Category: France Travel
Castelnaud Castle offer an entertaining and educational historical visit for children, and all the family, in the Dordogne, France. more...
Neti Pot Benefits: Effective Relief for Hay Fever and Blocked Sinuses
Category: Hayfever/Spring Allergies
The use of neti pots is advocated by yoga practitioners who claim that the benefits include a reduction of allergy problems, including hay fever, and sinus infections. more...
Home Made Fresh Pasta: How to Make Your Own Pasta From Flour and Eggs, A Simple Recipe
Category: Recipes (general)
It is amazingly easy and inexpensive to make your own fresh pasta from flour and eggs, and the results are delicious. A pasta maker or pasta machine makes it a breeze! more...
Mont St-Michel: Most Visited Site in France
Category: France Travel
Mont St-Michel in Normandy is the most popular visitor attraction in France. more...
Honfleur, France: Beautiful Port Town of Normandy
Category: France Travel
The pretty coastal town of Honfleur, close to the ferry ports of Le Havre and Caen, is ideal for a short trip from the UK. more...
The Global Electricity Challenge: How can we meet increasing Electricity Demands?
Category: Engineering (general)
Worldwide demand for electricity is rising fast. How will this additional electricity be produced? more...
Sabbat of Mabon at the Fall Equinox: Pagan Wiccan Festival Around 21st September
Category: Paganism/Wicca (general)
Pagan Holiday to mark the Autumnal Equinox celebrates the completion of Harvest, harmony between the inner and outer worlds, and the decline of the Sun's energy. more...
Wiccan Book of Shadows: Personal Grimoire of Magic Spells in Witchcraft
Category: Pagan/Wiccan Practice
Many Wiccan practitioners choose to keep a Book of Shadows in which they set down and evolve their Witchcraft spells and rituals. more...
Category: Organic Gardens (general)
Martin Crawford, Director of A.R.T. in Devon, England, acknowledged expert in temperate forest gardens, takes viewers on an inspiring and practical gardening adventure. more...
Category: Shamanism
Shamanic Journeys are often performed in the company of a power animal. Shamanic practitioners may use meditation to find their own totem animal. more...
Discovering Shamanism: Learn About Shamans and Shamanism in the Modern World
Category: Shamanism
Shamanism can be confusing, covering everything from experiencing a Shamanic journey first-hand in a Shamanism workshop to the history and culture of traditional Shamans. more...
Manifesting Prosperity with Wicca: Wiccan Spells, Rituals, Herbs and Incense for Genuine Abundance
Category: Pagan/Wiccan Practice
Abundance and prosperity consist of far more than money alone. These Wicca spells help to achieve both blessings. more...
Category: Paganism/Wicca (general)
Lughnasadh or Lammas falls when the first of the grain is harvested at the beginning of August, naturally an important moment for traditional agricultural communities more...
Category: Spring Recipes
A versatile vegetable, plentiful at a time of year when greens are scarce. Enjoy in pasta bakes or with lightly poached eggs. more...
A Pagan Midsummer: Summer Solstice Magic, Rituals and Traditions
Category: Pagan/Wiccan Practice
One of the most significant days in the Pagan Calendar, the Summer Solstice, is a time for celebration of the abundance of summer, and a time to prepare for the darkening more...
How to Make a Wiccan Home Altar: Create a Personal Sacred Space
Category: Pagan/Wiccan Practice
A Wiccan Home Altar may feature the Magickal Tools Athame, Chalice and Wand. It is used to perform rituals and Magick, and for quiet spiritual reflection. more...
Stonehenge and the Druids: Ancient and Modern Links between the Stone Circle and Druidry
Category: Druidism
Stonehenge has long been associated with Druids. Although many myths abound, a strong link still exists between contemporary Druids and this unique site. more...
Living with a Black Dog Book Review: Matthew and Ainsley Johnstone's Cartoon Guide to Depression
Category: Depression
Books on depression abound, but Living with a Black Dog is a unique and invaluable insight into life with the illness. more...
Raymond Blanc Book Review: A Taste of My Life, a Gastronomic Autobiography
Category: French Cuisine (general)
Raymond Blanc's rise to culinary stardom makes a fascinating tale. more...
Working from Home Hints and Tips: Enjoy a Low Stress Productive Home Based Work Life
Category: Working Solo
Home based working sounds idyllic, and it can be, but it takes self discipline, a routine and determination to make it a success. more...
Cheese Biscuit Thins and Other Party Snacks: Cheap, Easy and Delicious Finger Foods
Category: Appetizers/Finger Food
Simple ideas for tasty party snacks that can be prepared in advance. Enjoy stress-free party preparations with these finger food recipes! more...
Childfree Interviews: Women Speak of Choosing Not to Have Children
Category: Improving Relationships
When women explain that they are childfree by choice, they are often met with disbelief, "You'll change your mind!", or are accused of being selfish or unfeminine. more...
Fence Sitting Over Parenthood: Considering a Childfree Life
Category: Self-Awareness
Choosing whether or not to have children can be a very difficult experience. Advice and reflections on considering the childfree option. more...
Crystals for Protection: How to Create a Crystal Shield
Category: New Age (general)
Use the magical properties of crystals to safeguard, shield and protect in these challenging times. more...
Friedrichsbad Roman Irish Bath, Baden-Baden: Ultimate Historical Spa in the Black Forest, Germany
Category: Mind/Body Fitness (general)
Discover what visitors to these magnificent thermal baths experience; sixteen spa treatment steps for complete relaxation! more...
Ceps, Cèpes or Porcini Wild Mushrooms: Versatile Wild Fungi that are Excellent Dried
Category: Gourmet Food (general)
Just a few slices of dried cep mushrooms add a wonderful rich flavor to many savory recipes. more...
Roquefort Blue Cheese: Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée for the King of French Cheeses
Category: French Cuisine (general)
Learn more about this delicious, rich, blue cheese made of ewe's milk matured in cool caves in the heart of France more...
Simple Apple Desserts: Apple Crumble and Baked Apples are Delicious and Easy to Bake
Category: Baking & Desserts (general)
These two classic apple dessert recipes are simple to make, and the results are mouthwatering! more...
Goose Fat or Goose Grease: Make Perfect Roast Potatoes and Traditional Natural Remedies
Category: Food Trends (general)
Goose fat transforms the flavor of roast dinners, and had many other traditional uses such as home poultice remedies. more...
How To Choose a Family Vacation Destination: Questions to Ask Together as a Family
Category: Travel with Children
Talking through your choice of vacation as a family teaches understanding and compromise. more...
Celtic Festival of Samhain: Celtic Calendar’s New Year Suggests Origins of Halloween
Category: Paganism/Wicca (general)
The Eve of Samhain, the 31st October, was an important fire festival for Celtic Peoples and the origin of many modern day Halloween customs. more...
Category: England Travel
Eat Well and Save Money on Vacation in the Beautiful University City of Cambridge. more...
Seasoning Firewood: How to Prepare, Stack and Dry Logs for your Log Burner or Open Fire
Category: Saving Energy
Dry wood is essential for an efficient, smooth running open fire or log burner. Prepare your firewood logs to give the best possible burn. more...
Spicy Pumpkin Soup: Warming Winter Vegetable Soup with Chili: Try it with Squash, Too!
Category: Fall Recipes
This fabulous autumnal soup made from pumpkin or winter squash is a wonderful orange color, tastes great, and is good for you. more...
Lower Fat Full English Breakfast: How to Prepare a Healthier Traditional British Breakfast
Category: European Culinary Travel
The Traditional English Breakfast Fry-up updated to suit modern demands for less fat and more fiber. more...
Herbal Remedies for Colds: Simple Plant Based Treatments Relieve Cold Symptoms
Category: Herbal Medicine
Use ingredients from your kitchen to ease the discomfort of sore throats and blocked nose. more...
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Don't fear the downturn! Kath Kelly proved not only that it is possible to live on a pound a day, but that it could be fun too. more...
Save Money at Christmas: Enjoy a Festive Xmas on a Budget
Category: Holiday Entertaining
How to economize at Christmas and enjoy a magical time with loved ones. more...
Learn Edible Mushrooms in the UK: Learn How to Avoid Poisonous Fungi and Enjoy Wild Mushrooms
Category: Gourmet Ingredients
Wild Fungi evoke fascination and fear in equal measure. Learn how to select only the most delicious, safe fungi on your mushroom forays. more...
Home Made Sourdough Starter: Naturally Leavened Sour Dough Bread Culture from Wild Yeasts
Category: Breads & Muffins
Making home made sourdough starter is simple and inexpensive, and provides the base for delicious homemade bread and pizzas. more...
Spicy Vegetable Marrow Soup Recipe: A Delicious Way to Make the Most of Your Marrow Harvest
Category: Summer Recipes
A glut of vegetable marrows is always a challenge. This lemony, spicy vegetable marrow soup is a delightful way to enjoy marrow or large zucchini. more...
Romantic Halloween: Create a Special Magical Atmosphere on October 31st
Category: Holiday Entertaining
Cuddle up with your lover in a warm sanctuary for two on the scariest night of the year with a romantic dinner, gifts and decorations. more...
Kingsnorth Climate Camp Protest Kent, UK: E-ON Coal Power Station Demonstration August 9, 2008
Category: Environmental Activism
A peaceful march took place alongside direct action to protest against high CO2 emissions of planned new coal electricity generation. more...
The Organic Allotment: Grow your Own Vegetables in a Chemical Free Allotment Garden
Category: Organic Gardens (general)
Interest in self-sufficiency, rising food prices and concerns about pesticides contribute to the current boom in allotment gardens in the UK. more...
Growing Quinoa from Seed: How to Grow Quinoa in Small Gardens and Allotments
Category: Kitchen Gardens
A small scale staple carbohydrate crop easy to grow in a garden, delicious and nutritious home grown alternative to rice. more...
Puy Lentils from France: Gourmet Vegetarian Ingredient that is Quick and Easy to Prepare
Category: French Cuisine (general)
Puy Green Lentils, which enjoy their own appellation, are prized by top chefs for their delicious rich flavor. more...
Is the Relationship Over?: Relationship Advice to Decide Whether He or She is the Right Partner
Category: Dating Advice
Get a perspective on love life problems, this simple method helps you to find out whether your partner is the one for you, or whether to end the relationship. more...
Unpasteurized Camembert Cheese: Appellation Contrôlée Raw Milk Cheese from Normandy, France
Category: French Cuisine (general)
Real Normandy Camembert, certified with the official French AOC standard and made from raw milk, though delicious, is deemed unsafe by the FDA in the USA. more...
Category: England Travel
Enjoy fresh Cromer crabs, a traditional seaside pier and pretty streets in this attractive, entertaining, English seaside town, the perfect base for a norfolk holiday. more...
Category: French Cuisine (general)
Unrefined, natural food products are set to become increasingly popular in the future, however this traditionally produced sea salt has its roots deep in the past. more...
Nettle Soup Recipe: Delicious Wild Food Soup that is Nutritious and Cheap
Category: Recipes (general)
Nettle soup can arouse interest and suspicion, but it is truly delicious and packed with nutrients. And no, it doesn't sting! more...
Home Brew Flower Wines: Simple Recipe for Elderflower, Dandelion and other Home Made Wines
Category: Recipes (general)
Home Brew Country Wines are delightful drinks to serve to friends, full of natural flavor from spring flowers. This simple home brew winemaking recipe gives great results more...
Clearing an Overgrown Garden: Simple, Organic Method to Control Perennial Weeds like Couch Grass
Category: Organic Vegetable Gardens
Perennial, persistant weeds make clearing a new vegetable garden very hard, frustrating work. This method gives you weed free soil, as well as vegetables, within a year. more...
St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall, UK: Highlight of the Cornish Coast with Medieval Castle and Church
Category: England Travel
St. Michael's Mount lies just off the Cornish Coast at Marazion, in South West England. The ancient fortifications are surrounded by fabulous tropical hanging gardens. more...
Home Made Soup: Vegetable Soup Recipe That is Easy, Cheap and Healthy
Category: Healthy Cooking (general)
Real Home Made Vegetable Soup is Quick to Make and Offers a Gourmet Way to Make Your Food Budget Go Further. more...
Etretat, Alabaster Coast, France: Traditional Seaside Town with Famous Cliffs on the Normandy Coast
Category: France Travel
The attractive town of Etretat on the Normandy coast is well known for its spectacular white cliffs, and for the fictional gentleman thief, Arsene Lupin. more...
Homemade Chicken Stock or Broth: Make your Own Bone Stock for Delicious Soups & Sauces
Category: Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Real traditional chicken stock is rich in nutrients and inexpensive to make. It is used in traditional cooking around the world to make delicious soups and sauces. more...
Save Money on Food: Cheap Recipes and Money Saving Tips to Combat Rising Food Prices
Category: Food Trends (general)
Don't worry about rising food prices; these easy to prepare meals and money saving tips will ensure your family eats well as food budgets are squeezed. more...
The Eden Project: Giant Greenhouses of Exotic Plants in Cornwall, England
Category: England Travel
The Eden Project is a top international visitor attraction for all the family. Children and adults will love the Giant Greenhouses of Tropical and Mediterranean plants. more...
Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Coast: Artistic Coastal Town with Connections to Benjamin Britten
Category: England Travel
Aldeburgh is an attractive town on the east coast of England, which hosts the Aldeburgh Festival, a major classical music festival, each summer. more...
Southwold on the Suffolk Coast: Traditional Seaside Resort Known for its Pier and Adnams Beer
Category: England Travel
Southwold is an elegant and entertaining coastal town with something for all the family. more...
Gouffre de Padirac: Spectacular Cave in the Dordogne, South West France
Category: France Travel
Visitors to the Padirac cave, one of the most popular underground attractions in France, enjoy an excellent guided tour, including a boat trip on an underground river. more...
Tomato Recipes for Summer: Choose a Tomato Recipe to Use a Glut of Tomatoes
Category: Summer Recipes
Tomato recipes to make the most of a good crop of tomatoes. Find a tomato recipe to the most of seasonal tomatoes. more...
Bayeux France: Medieval Home to the Bayeux Tapestry
Category: France Travel
The town of Bayeux in Normandy has a beautifully preserved medieval centre, and a magnificent cathedral dating from the 11th century. more...
Deauville, France: Glamorous Resort on the Normandy Coast
Category: France Travel
The exclusive coastal resort of Deauville has been the playground of the rich and famous since it was founded by a cousin of Napoleon III in 1861. more...
France on a Budget: Economise your French Holiday Euros
Category: France Travel
With the following tips you can enjoy an inexpensive and comfortable holiday in France. more...
Utah Beach, France: World War II D-Day Landing Site in Normandy
Category: France Travel
The Allied Forces' D-Day landings in France in June 1944 took place on a scale which is almost impossible to imagine. more...
Sunshine: Director Danny Boyle’s New Sci-Fi Movie
Category: Supernatural Films
Sunshine, starring Cillian Murphy, is a visually stunning and absorbing movie. Despite some weak points, this British film is entertaining and thought-provoking. more...
Crystallized Flowers: How to Crystalize, or Candy, Roses, Violets and Primroses
Category: Spring Recipes
Crystallized flowers, also known as Candied or Sugared flowers, are a very personal way to Decorate your Cakes and desserts. It is easy to Crystalize Flowers! more...
Forest Garden: Permaculture Intensive Organic Food Production
Category: Organic Gardens (general)
The Forest Garden is an ecosystem designed to grow a lot of organic food, combining trees, bushes, and perennial and self-seeding ground level plants on the same site. more...
Rocamadour, Dordogne: Historical Christian Pilgimage in Lot, South-West France
Category: France Travel
In the Lot department, near to the Dordogne Valley, the Christian Pilgrim destination Rocamadour is a magical place to visit during a vacation in South West France. more...
Maramures Mountains Holiday in Romania: Romanian Vacation with Beautiful Scenery and Wooden Churches
Category: Romania Travel
Travel to Romania to the Maramures Mountains. Magical wooden churches and traditional agriculture - rural Romanian culture largely unchanged since the Middle Ages. more...
Is Electric Wind Power the Answer?: Wind Turbine Facts - Benefits and Disadvantages of Wind Energy
Category: Engineering (general)
Wind power generation has fierce opponents and devoted supporters. Are wind turbines noisy? How much power do electric windmills generate? Some wind energy answers. more...
