You probably already know that vanilla is derived from an orchid, but did you know that there are others orchids in our kitchens as well? The cousine in Asia minor uses a lot of different orchids.
The Early Purple Orchid, Orchis mascula, is a terristrial orchids primarely found in the mediterranean basin. continue reading »
Utah is a fantastic state which offers some amazing outdoor activities for all nature enthusiasts. There is something for everyone to do in southern Utah. Here is a short list of great activities that can be done in Southern Utah. continue reading »
Swine Flu is still as strong as it ever was. Many of us fell under the false impression that Swine Flu was on its way out. Now Swine Flu has reached practically every corner of the planet, and is still taking lives. continue reading »
Building a LEGO House (feat. James May)
Will our children reflect on the toys and computer games that they have today with the same enthusiasm that James May exhibits for Plasticene, Meccano and Scalextric?
The TV series ‘James May’s Toy Stories’ sees the hirsute super geek of Top Gear fame revisiting his childhood toy favourites with a BBC budget and a bunch of screen writers. In the series Mr May builds a full size house from Lego, a huge bridge from Meccano and a massive 3 mile racing circuit from Scalextric. continue reading »
If you think you are being pulled over by an unmarked police car then do not pull over, keep going and do what you wer doing before you noticed it. The law is that you do not have to stop for an unmarked police car under any circumstances. So what are the reasons for this? continue reading »
Christmas is the season of stress for women as well as goodwill to all men.The pressures of organising a family Christmas (cooking, entertaining, tolerating the in-laws, making sure everyone has the appropriate gifts) on the hostess of the household are huge.While it may not be a great idea to abandon those seasonal domestic responsibilities altogether, why not make some time to treat yourself in advance of the onslaught to come or as a treat to look forward to after the event?
Few gifts to yourself are more personal, more thoughtful and more deserved than an indulgent spa day. They can be a passport to bliss, relaxation and health. You dont need to book immediately and could even drop heavy hints about spa gift vouchers that can include treatment sessions or products as used in those spa treatments. continue reading »
