There are many ways to help the homeless, beyond just throwing money at big charities. They do great work, but other ideas are needed to, that think out of the box. Most homeless people do not choose to live this way. Often it’s caused by being widowed, divorced, ill or escaping abuse. It’s cold, dangerous, boring…
drinks
Make Your Own Fruit Cordials
Rather than buy plastic-wrapped bottles of fruit squash (most have yukky-tasting artificial sweeteners or too much refined sugar), why not have a go at making your own? Ideal for summer days of tennis or croquet on the lawn, these fruit cordials don’t have a huge amount of nutrition from fruit, but are good to use…
Quick & Simple Mocktail Recipes
A mocktail is simply a cocktail drink, without the booze. Ideal for those who don’t drink alcohol, would like to drink less alcohol, those who can’t drink alcohol or designated drivers, try one of these lovely drinks! Tonic waters contain quinine, so avoid serving them if pregnant or you have an abnormal heart rhythm, kidney or liver…
Make Your Own Mexican Margaritas
No matter where you live, most people enjoy a Margarita (Spanish for ‘daisy’) drink, especially when served alongside Mexican food. It’s not usually true that there is a ‘worm in the bottle’, for tequila. But its cousin mezcal may have one, so avoid those. Tequila is made from the blue weber agave plant (related to…
How to Save Your Local Pub
A Quick Pint by Chris Williamson Pubs are not just places to buy a beer, but are the lifeline of the community for many. It’s not totally healthy to drink a pint of beer a day, but for some people (especially lonely and old people), a daily pint at the local, makes life worth living….