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Arts & Humanities > European History Why did Stalin become an ally with Hitler?: 1 of 1
Prior to World War Two in 1941 the soviet had had and still had many problems and one of their biggest threats was Germany. In the 30's the soviet union was in a week state Stalin's key objective was to ensure it did not become involved in any wars however Stalin knew that war with Germany was evitable. At the time there was... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods The origin of sushi: 1 of 1
The origins of sushi Sushi Originates back to the 4th century BC in South East Asia. Originally the fish were cleaned and gutted and were kept in rice as the natural fermentation of the rice helped to preserve it. This type of sushi is called Nare-Sushi was kept for several months before being eaten however unlike modern day... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Cooking: How to make veggie chips: 1 of 1
low fat baked veggie chips these are easy to make and low in fat the parsnips and potatoes are free on slimming world but if on weight watchers you have to point them but they are very low. You can use most root vegetables parsnips,beetroot's,potatoes,carrots,suede,onions. All you do is slice the selected veges into thin sli... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Avocado and bean salsa: 8 of 14
This salsa is delicious served with blackened paprika chicken and mustard mash. Avocado, red onion and coriander salsa ingredients 1 avocado 6 tomatoes 1 small red onion 1 yellow pepper (roasted and skinned) fresh coriander small red chili fresh lemon juice method To roast the pepper hold it on a long handled fork over the g... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Greed in family: When blood isn't thicker than money: 39 of 65
Money has never bothered me whatsoever i never wanted as a child and had a very privileged upbringing. My grandad was never a nice man throughout his life he was greedy and quite often thoughtless but admittedly i saw little of him for the last 10 years of his life. As children my sister, myself and my cousins worked for him... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Making creative use of beans: 5 of 8
spicy bean and veggie chili I love beans and vegetables and lots of spices i have just made this for dinner this evening as I'm back on the weight watchers diet and needed something quick and easy and didn't have much in the cupboard be inventive and chuck in what ever veges you have. This is a great warming and filling meal... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Vegetarian lasagna: 10 of 13
Vegetable lasagna My hubby refuses to eat mince beef we are not vegetarians he just hates it. So using quorn so the kids still get the benefit of protein i devised this recipie and they love it. serves 6-8 fry light 2 teaspoons garlic puree 1 large onion red or white 1 lg courgette 1 yellow pepper 1 red pepper 1 small tin to... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to make cooking a fun family activity: 31 of 37

When i was a child my nan showed me how to make cakes and simple recipe's from the age of 12 i was cooking family meals when i came home from school for my parents and sister. I really enjoyed cooking and went on to college and then eventually i worked on a restaurant barge. I served 4 course meals for 40+ people on my own i... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Vegetarian recipes on a budget: 6 of 7
I'm not a vegetarian but i don't eat a lot of meat and having 3 children the budget is tight this recipe is quick easy and delicious and very low in fat serves 4 ingredients 511 grams potatoes 312g carrots finely chopped 198g peas 2 spring onions 1 egg beaten salt and pepper method Peel the potatoes and cut into small pieces... More..
Personal Finance > Banking Basics Is free banking in the UK really free?: 6 of 6
NO A few years back my husband was on a very low wage earning only 90 pounds a week and was studying for a degree in Law. We were struggling with feeding and clothing our 3 children and keeping a roof over our heads at the time when our bank charged us 64 pounds in one day for two defaulted direct debits this left us with 26... More..