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I live in Edinburgh and have just started writing with Helium.
Privileged to live in one of the most historical and creative cities in the world, I am surrounded by history, architecture and culture.
Artists and authors are in abundance on my doorstep and famous festivals and events attract people from every corner of the globe.
I find it all very inspiring and hope that some of my future articles will reflect my love for my city and Scotland.
I work in the hospitality industry and this has benefited me in my writing pursuits. I meet so many people, from different countries and backgrounds, gaining knowledge and ideas from them.
I recently completed a home study writing course, which has helped me immensely - giving me invaluable advise, resources and contacts.
Currently, I am studying a proof reading and editing course. Gaining an insight into the expectations of an editor or publisher is also another aspect of writing which interests me, and makes me aware of improvements I can make in my own writing.
I enjoy doing the research for the articles I wish to write, and learning more about the chosen subject.

My passion is ...

Writing, research and photography

My parents always told me ...

Just do the best you can

Why I write ...

to show the world what I think

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Real Radio

My first job ...

Office worker for a builders merchants

Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Should restaurants be required to list calories and fat grams on their menus?

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When I go to a restaurant I am usually thinking about how many pounds I will lose from my wallet - not how many pounds I will gain eating. Common sense prevails when it comes to healthy eating. It doesn't take a chef's nutritional guidance to make you aware of the calories in deep fried food and a dark chocolate cheesecake. A diner who is concerned about the calorie and fat gram content of a dish would probably be a person who is quite knowledgeable about what they eat. They would be aware of which foods to avoid if they are on a healthy eating plan. A good chef will provide his customers ...

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