Here are some simple things you can do yourself to help fight climate change. The obvious one which is to switch to a green energy tariff. The Uswitch independently verified Green Accreditation Scheme can tell you just how eco-friendly an energy tariff is before you sign up with them.Eat fruit and vegetables that have been grown in the UK, or have a go at growing it yourself. Wherever possible buy your fruit and veg from local farmers markets.Use your car less and cycle more if you manage that. Car sharing is another option if work is quite a distance away.Make…
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8 Reasons to drink ginger tea for health benefits. Ginger is good for digestion. It helps soothe digestive problems, especially for heartburn and nausea.It can help strengthen your digestive system.It can reduce the risk of kidney damage. It can manage the effects of diabetes as the root contains zinc which can help in the secretion of insulin.It may help lower blood pressure. A study in 2017 found people who consume ginger on a daily basis had a lower risk of hypertension.It may help weight loss as it regulates the blood sugar level and controls the urge to eat. It can…
The National Trust have a great list of fruit and vegetables for August. Heat-loving crops like tomatoes, cucumbers and chilies are in their prime now. Even aubergines and peppers, which are imported to the UK all year round, can be found growing in British greenhouses and veg gardens this month. Vegetables to harvest or buy include: AuberginesBeetrootBroccoliCabbageCauliflowerCarrotsCeleryChardCourgettes and summer squashCucumbers FennelFrench beansLettuce and other salad leavesPotatoesPeas and mangetoutPeppers and chiliesRunner beansTomatoesSpring onionsSweetcorn Fruit to harvest or buy include: BlackberriesBlueberriesRaspberriesPlumsEarly apple varieties such as ‘Discovery’ Source: National Trust
National Allotment Week takes place this week from 9th-15th August. Allotments have become extremely popular of the last few years with an increase due to lockdown and the interest in growing your own vegetables. There theme in 2021 is Plotting for the Future; they will be celebrating the contribution that allotments make to a sustainable future. The NAS Virtual Allotment Show They say that this is a call-out to all NAS members to celebrate their skills and achievements and enter the NAW Virtual Show. They will feature the winners during the campaign week on FB, YouTube and on this website. There are some…
With Afternoon Tea Week starting tomorrow until the 15th August, now is the time to go somewhere a bit special and enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea. One of the best sites to find where the latest offers are is the Afternoon Tea Company Afternoon Tea Week celebrates the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea and is the perfect excuse to catch up with loved ones over a cup of tea and some delicacies. This year’s Afternoon Tea Week will take place from 9th – 15th August and venues across the UK will run a selection of exclusive discounts and exciting…
With Afternoon Tea Week 9th-15th August I thought a post on a Vegan Afternoon Tea might be an interesting read. On Vegan News website they wrote an article on how to host a perfectly British Vegan Afternoon Tea, from cucumber sandwiches and Earl Grey to cream tea and scones, this Brit knows how to set up the most delightful vegan afternoon tea. Like brunch, the food served at afternoon tea is not inherently vegan, but if we can veganize piles of pancakes and Eggs Benedict, we can veganize clotted cream and scones. Here’s what you need to know to execute…
I had a busy month in July with both my Afternoon Tea4Two Blog and also my Back Pain Blog so I am quite surprised that I managed to write 19 posts but hopefully they were worth reading. My first post was Breast Cancer Afternoon Tea which is taking place throughout August. None of us need an excuse to hold an afternoon tea but if your raising funds for such an important charity then it is well worth organizing one. My second post was why you needed to check out my June posts with 15 Reasons to Read Through my June…
I was sent this beautiful ‘Lucky Cow Waterfall Backflow Cone Incense Burner Incense Decoration’ for my home from ‘Lucky Incense’, to write a review on it. The backflow incense burner is made of ceramic material and measures 13.6 x 11cm and is 5.2cm high and costs £23. The stone mills incense waterfall implies that every dog has his day and if you put it in your home it can help to make money and make your home full of popularity. It is conductive of bringing good luck to your home. The smoke of the back flowing incense flows along the…
If like me, you love a cold coffee and also find iced tea rather tasty as well, then you should look through these great cold coffee and iced tea makers. My first choice is the VonShef Cold Coffee Brewer Maker 1.5 Quart/1700ML | Iced Coffee/Jug/Bottle with Filter | Iced Tea Infuser | Glass Pitcher/Carafe | Non-BPA | Removable/Reusable Mesh Filter at £19.99 Amazon and other retailers. I mean how beautiful is the container to do this. I would love this on my worktop just to look at but it can work wonders for your cold coffee and iced tea -…
African, exotic and plant based foods are so much healthier for us and yet many of us have never even tasted any of them. A healthier plant-based diet emphasis is mainly on plant foods, like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes and healthy oils. Plant-based diet also tends to not including much of animal foods, like dairy, eggs, fish, meat and foods that contain animal products. Of course, many of us would not enjoy our diet without animal foods and dairy but if we can substitute some of this with a plant-based recipe it will be a much healthier way…
A couple of quotes to enjoy on ‘#Two Quotes Tuesday’… “If life is a cup of tea, gratitude is the honey that makes it sweet.”― Natasha Potter
Did you know that if you add dried fruit to your recipes it can actually be better for you than fresh fruit. Dried fruit contains less water and is therefore a more concentrated source of nutrients. The antioxidants in dried cranberries and grapes are twice as potent as in fresh fruit. Make sure you check the sugar content of some of them in particular cranberries, as they can be very high. Fresh fruit can often sink to the bottom of batters. Using dried fruit is a great addition to baked goods. Because dried fruits are very dense, if you substitute them…
Who doesn’t like the smell of aromatherapy oils, but they are mostly found in the beauty salons. But now you can get them in products you can use around the home. In an article I read in Good Housekeeeping, Aromatherapy Associates – the efficacious essential oil blends are second to none and it has collaborated with chic, eco-friendly homecare brand The Laundress to launch laundry and cleaning products. Wiping worktops and washing take on a new meaning when using their Surface Cleanser and Dish Soap (£25) each, which are laced with the Aromatherapy Associates uplifting, head-clearing blend Support Breathe. From…
“You can freeze a nice sponge cake and then have a strawberry shortcake any time.” – Lidia Bastianich