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Julie Peasgood, 23 August 2010 14:46
A few weeks ago I wrote about the benefits of philematology, which sounds like a souped-up version of stamp collecting but is, in fact, the official term for kissing. This has prompted quite a bit of feedback, including some fascinating advice that I’d like to share with you. “By far the most powerful seductress’s trick is the eye-to-lip glance. First, ...
Julie Peasgood, 18 August 2010 14:31
My husband, Patrick, is an avid recycler. And I mean avid. No plastic bottle or stray piece of cardboard stands a chance of languishing in the kitchen bin when he’s around. And I’m pleased to say his eco-conscience seems to have rubbed off on me, so it was with some surprise that I recently read a report about cotton.I’ve always ...
Sheena Correa, 27 July 2010 11:44
Makes 9Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 20 minutesPreheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4 and line a with muffin tin with paper cases. Crumble 100g (4 oz) Fruitful Shredded Wheat cereal in pieces with your hands. In a large bowl, sieve 150g (6 oz) self-raising flour and 2 tsp baking powder and stir in 3/4s of the cereal and 3 ...
Sheena Correa, 27 July 2010 11:39
Makes 30 squaresPrep time: 20 minutesHardening time: overnightIn a large mixing bowl, mix 175g (7 oz) Stork and 200g (8 oz) low-fat Carnation condensed milk until smooth. Gradually work in 800g (1 3/4 lb) sieved icing sugar, 50g (2 oz) dried cherries, 50g (2 oz) dried blueberries and 50g (2 oz) chopped walnuts then knead slightly until it forms a ...
Jade Pickering, 27 July 2010 11:35
What you’ll need: Old T-shirt Scissors Pins Needle and thread Stuffing Ric rac braid Felt Buttons PVA glue How to make: Draw around your hand on a double thickness of T-shirt fabric (keep your three middle fingers together and little finger and thumb sticking out to form a hand puppet shape). Cut this out leaving about 1 inch seam ...
Sheena Correa and Jade Pickering, 27 July 2010 11:10
Try some of these super-cheap, fun projects and games to keep the grandkids entertained on a budget this summerThe summer holidays may have just begun but if you’re already tired of hearing, “I’m bored, Grandma!”, you’ll find all you need to keep the grandkids busy all summer long. Plus, we know that looking after the grandchildren can be a drain ...
Julie Peasgood, 27 July 2010 09:43
A new herbal pill arrived on my desk last week, promising increased energy, less stress, and the possible bonus of a libido boost – a side benefit not to be sniffed at. Following my research into ancient aphrodisiacs, the thought of something present day is far more appealing, as those Kama Sutra recipes aren’t exactly cutting it (and they’re clean ...
Julie Peasgood, 15 June 2010 09:39
France has more than 20 different words for it. People who do it a lot suffer less from hiccups. And there’s even a National Day dedicated to it. Don’t ask me why, but July 6 has been declared National Kissing Day. (Or perhaps ‘Fete National du Baiser’? I’ll get back to you about the hiccups.) Anyway, it’s a tailor-made excuse ...
Julie Peasgood, 01 June 2010 14:31
Strange as it sounds, oxytocin has been hitting the headlines recently. Oxytocin is the hormone that promotes love and bonding, and it can also reduce anxiety. It’s released into the bloodstream when we touch or kiss those we love, when we go soppy over pictures of babies or kittens, and it positively floods the brain during breastfeeding and orgasm. Now ...
Augusta, Caring
29 March 2010 10:04
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