There was a time when developing your own film was not only a badge of honour, it was seen as a skill of creativity; instantly making whoever masters it into the cool one! In that vain I have dabbled in University with film development using the dark room, it was a place of solitude appreciating…
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Hazelnut Date Cake
Most hazelnut cakes are primarily made up of thick hazelnut chocolate spread. But for some who like the hazelnut flavour but with less overpowering sweet chocolate taste, dates might offer a good alternative. This dry, semi-sweet cake holds up well and makes a delectable tea cake or a less imposing dessert than a Nutella pie…
Travelling Essentials – Items to have With You at All Time
Despite the negative connotations I find the man purse a very important part of travelling (for me of course) – equal to the purse for women. It’s more subdued than the siren light that comes with the “fanny pack” screaming tourist. I would say it is even less obvious than the back pack albeit probably…
When You Can’t Reduce Your Monthly Bills
So you’re trying to get your budget on track. You went through your monthly expenses and you really can’t cut back any more, bills are overwhelming and nothing is being saved. Well if the expenses can’t be cut, then the income needs to be ramped up. It’s never an easy thing to make extra money…
Artichoke and Spinach Dip Duo
One of those instant classics in restaurants this Artichoke and Spinach dip is an easy way to create an impressive appetiser or for a casual late night movie snack. It’s great as an alternative dip to those plastic cheese and ranch processed ones you pay for and you get a good serving of some greens…
Coucous Salad
If you are bored with the regular old green or Cesar salad, and want to try something a bit more ethnically diverse, have a crack at this. Easy to put together and your only effort is to find where to get some couscous, which nowadays shouldn’t be an issue at all – you can also…
Having “the God” talk
Curious on people’s thoughts on how to approach kids when it comes to religion. My wife is religious, and I am very spiritual and believe in the benefits of religion (positive humanist aspects, not the useless ceremonious parts, to me they are just a distraction). We believe in multiculturalism and multi-religious beliefs (including atheism) and…
My Easy School Lunch Plan
Plenty of cooking books, TV shows and newspaper articles about kids school lunches and recipes. This is more of a laymen lazy dad guide for a repetitive 5 day schedule of school lunches that I use, because if I have to do more than 5 different lunch recipes a week I will burn out faster…
Ciao Andalucia, Mi Amore
A dream realised, Andalusia I have finally truly seen you.
Quick-impressive fruit salad
Always a tasty healthy alternative to desserts that even kids love. So simple to make, albeit the prep work can be slightly annoying, but wouldn’t take any more effort than a dessert half as good and half as nutritious. Great for the summer, especially with fresh seasonal fruits. Time: 15-20 minutes Serves: 8 Good for:…
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