Jo Grundy One good thing about retirement is that you get a pension from the government. It’s not much compared to some other European countries, but at least it’s a safety net for most. However it’s very complicated (depending on your national insurance contributions) and of course, many people also get pensions from private companies…
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better town planning for healthy residents
The Happy Design Toolkit is a book on how good architecture can help mental health in the community. Simple factors like lighting, comfort and access to nature and social interaction, can alll impact how we feel. The book features 100 hand-drawn illustrations (including roof gardens). And shows how ‘bumping into each other’ architecture can cure…
how to make (or buy) plant-based yoghurt
Yoghurt is a very healthy food, and you can still get the ‘live cultures’ without the dairy or refined sugar. Freshly Fermented vegan yoghurt starter is the result of months of research, it needs a thickening agent but contains live bacteria that ferments on heating. They recommend using a brand yoghurt-making device. One 1g sachet (and…
how to make a comforting (vegan) hot chocolate
Many people enjoy a nice cup of warming cocoa, but despite chocolate being so popular, only artisan companies seem to pay proper wages (cocoa farmers often are paid very little in the poorest countries). From the Aztec word for ‘xocoatl’, here are some nice simple recipes made with plant-milk and better brands to buy. This…