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2010 Subaru Forester 2.0 Litre Diesel Review
I finally got around to buying a new car this week. The first time in along while I have felt the desire for a new car, but after a couple of recent near-misses I decided I would be more comfortable with my wife driving a newer car than the 11 year old Peugeot 106S we [...]
Homemade Biscuit Recipe
Homemade Biscuit Recipe Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins Sausage gravy and home made biscuits Living in France, one of the things I miss most about the US is the breakfasts. Despite the fact that I am on a diet after putting on a few pounds [...]
Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe
Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 40 mins Huevos Rancheros is a Mexican dish, but has been adopted by the USA and there are probably more recipes and ways of making this dish than almost any other recipe. My personal preference is a very [...]
Easy Guacamole Recipe
Easy Guacamole Recipe Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins This is probably my most favorite Mexican dish. It’s easy to make, easy to present and everyone loves a fresh Guacamole. It makes a great dip at parties or a great appetizer. It is vital to use [...]
Gratin Dauphinois Cheese & Potato Recipe
Gratin Dauphinois Potatoes Recipe Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour This is possibly the richest, tastiest way to eat potatoes. As some have commented, I am not famous for my low fat recipes, and this one is no different. It is certainly important to buy good [...]
Easy Spanish Omelette Recipe With Video
Easy Spanish Omelette Recipe With Video Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins Many people choose not to cook for one or more of these reasons: • They don’t have time • It’s too hard • It’s cheaper to buy ready-made food I am going [...]
Richard Dawkins The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution
Richard Dawkins’ book, “The Greatest Show on Earth,” is aimed squarely at the evangelical American Creationist’s ridiculous arguments that the earth is less than 10,000 years old and evolution is a lie. And – like many of us, Dawkins is horrified to discover than a scarily large segment of the American population believes this – [...]
Smoked Mackerel pate recipe
Smoked Mackerel pate recipe Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins This is a very light, summery pate that is great to be served chilled. If you prefer, you can substitute another smoked fish for mackerel, but mackerel works well. This pate can be made well ahead [...]
Thinking of a career as a Massage therapist?
Thinking of a career as a Massage therapist? Is certification needed and What are your Choices of Massage Style? If you are considering a career as a massage therapist, here are a few things to bear in mind before making a decision about certification. Most states in the USA now require a certain number of [...]
Choosing a Martin Guitar
Eric Clapton on Martin Guitars Arguably the best acoustic guitar on the market, the Martin Guitars story began with its founder, Christian Frederick Martin Sr., on January 31, 1976, in Markneukirchen, Germany. Christian came from many generations of cabinetmakers, a skill he also learned, however, at the age of 15 he left for Vienna to [...]
Turkish Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Turkish Stuffed Peppers Recipe Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins This is a great way of using up leftover cooked lamb or beef, because it is so unusual. It’s not really a Turkish recipe, but you can believe it is because the ingredients are [...]
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