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Live in Leicester with my partner and next doors cat. Write rather strange fiction. Graduate in Ancient History and Archeology and have a Masters in Ancient History and Historiography. Both my dissertations have been published. I have a booklet on Roman Marriage

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Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: French onion soup with gruyere and croutons: 1 of 7
The ultimate comfort food, French Onion soup is the perfect foil against the cold of a winter's night. It is all the more satisfying when topped off by french bread,crowned with bubbling Gruyere cheese whilst underneath sublimely soft with the taste of stock and onions. Traditionally beef stock is used. However, I find chick... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Chocolate no bake cookies: 4 of 27
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... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History How Christianity spread in the Roman Empire: 2 of 13
It is debatable that Christianity spread by winning the hearts and minds of the people of the Roman Empire. Whilst the emperor Constantine certainly legitimized it, official sanction did not guarantee that it would be embraced by the general populace. Indeed, close analysis shows that politics and the pursuit of power are th... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Cooking: Pasta as a main dish: 3 of 19
Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta Bake. This dish is a little taste of sunshine on a dull day-just the thing if you want a dish that is healthy and comforting. Mozzarella is a relatively low fat cheese and wholemeal pasta is more nutritious that white and tastes better too. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare and can be froze... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Health benefits of popular culinary herbs: Thyme: 1 of 6
Although nowadays regarded chiefly as a culinary herb, thyme makes a useful addition to the home medicine cabinet. From the Greek to fumigate', it was recognized by the ancients to have purifying properties. Today, thyme is recognized to have antiseptic properties due to the presence of the phenol Thymol. As a result, thyme ... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Chinese chicken salad: 3 of 17
Chicken Noodle Salad This salad has its origins in Chinese street food. Skinless chicken breast, fresh vegetables, noodles combine with a delicious peanut sauce that really brings the whole dish alive. It's the perfect packed lunch or picnic dish. Ingredients: 245g/8oz cooked noodles. 2 skinless cooked chicken breasts, shred... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies: 5 of 27
These oatmeal cookies are meltingly soft and full of buttery vanilla flavour as well as the goodness of oats. The only challenging thing about them is keeping your hands off them long enough for them to cool! To make 48 75g/3oz butter 250g/9oz soft brown sugar 2 beaten eggs 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Hal teaspoon ... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Chinese chicken stir fry: 3 of 16
Get your five portions of vegetables and daily protein and carbs the easy way with this colourful chicken stir fry. It's a quick and balanced meal packed full of great flavours that is sure to become a favourite. To serve 4: Ingredients 225g/8oz thin egg noodles 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2.5cm piece of grated root ginger 2... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Recipes: Greek salad dressing: 4 of 20
An authentic dressing is what brings a Greek salad alive. Using Capers and fresh Mediterranean herbs, this version is redolent of the Greek Islands. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, for preference from Greece or Crete. 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. 1 crushed clove of garlic. 1 tablespoon freshly chopped mint leaves. 1... More..
Travel > Greece 6 Great reasons to visit Athens, Greece: 1 of 5
Want a city break that offers shopping, entertainment and history? with a nearbyl coastline offering sun, sea and relaxation? Then try Athens. Once the jewel of the classical world, modern Athens has thrown off its reputation as pollution riddled eyesore to become a chic and revitalized modern metropolis, where ancient and m... More..