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Live in Leicester with my partner and 2 year old son. Besides writing rather strange fiction, I mainly specialise in travel, ancient history and archaeology writing. I am a graduate in Ancient History and Archeology and have a Masters in Ancient

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Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes: Deep fried chicken wings: 1 of 18

Fried chicken is delicious. But it can be deadly to the waistline and the heart too. This version of deep fried chicken wings is more virtuous. Although the chicken is fried, the breadcrumb coating cuts down on some of the calories. There’s no loss of crispiness. And as a plus, there is the delicious addition of nutty ...
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dips Recipes: Honey mustard dressing: 1 of 18

A good salad dressing can make or break a salad. The right balance of oil, acid, herbs and spices can help elevate the flavour of the vegetables. Too heavy a dressing however can weigh them down and overwhelm their subtle flavours, as well as leading to a soggy, unappetizing meal. This versatile salad dressing gives a mellow...
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Celebrity chefs: 1 of 16

Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver are two of Britain's top celebrity chefs. With a string of restaurants, awards and media credits to their names, they demonstrate how a successful career can be forged whatever your age or education. All you need is the drive and determination to succeed. Gordon Ramsay Gordon Ramsay's irascible...
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Homemade pizza dough: 2 of 31

Whether you like your pizza American style and thick or prefer the more traditional Italian thin crust, the base can make or break a pizza. If the pizza is homemade, its even more vital. No matter how good the toppings, a shop bought base just won’t be the same as a home baked version, made from fresh pizza dough...
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Chocolate no bake cookies: 2 of 26

No Bake Chocolate Crisps Cookies. These delicious disks of wholemeal cornflakes, chocolate and chopped nuts are good to eat and even better for you. They are a healthy treat that are bound to please everyone. The first stage of the process is the hardest part. Otherwise these cookies are also the easiest thing in the world t...
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes: Chicken legs: 1 of 13

Lemon and Rosemary Chicken Legs Give the humble chicken leg a lift with this aromatic recipe. Rosemary and lemon impart a great flavour and aroma to an often overlooked and underrated part of the chicken. This recipe recommends oven baking. However, this makes a great barbecue dish. Simply allow the meat to marinate in the l...
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Vegetarian recipes: 6 of 76

Mediterranean Baked Mushrooms Button mushrooms are succulent, delicious and commonly served with garlic butter.This recipe makes them into something really special, baking them in a rich tomato sauce topped with Parmesan cheese encrusted wholemeal breadcrumbs. Ingredients: 575g/1.75lb button mushrooms 50g/2oz butter 440g/1lb...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: 300: 5 of 59

Want action and visual spectacle rather than an all out history lesson? Then 300' is the film for you. From the same stable as Sin City, the film uses a mix of live action and CGI to bring the Battle of Thermopylae vibrantly to life in graphic comic form. Historically accurate it isn't. But it certainly conveys the main elem...
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Dumplings: 1 of 10

Boiled bread dumplings are an integral part of Czech Cuisine. There are various versions, some using only fat, flour and milk, others incorporating bread to produce a light but filling carbohydrate accompaniment to a variety of meals. Traditionally bread dumplings are served as an excellent way of soaking up the delicious sa...
Home & Garden > Home Interior Home scenting: An overview: 4 of 39

Smell is one of the crucial elements makes a house a home. Besides masking odors, fragrance can influence mood or create a specific ambiance and atmosphere, depending on inclination or the occasion. Methods and materials for home scenting are various, offering options for every pocket and inclination. Here's just a few of th...