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My name is Mark I have reached the grand old age of 48 been divorced lets just say a few times. For over twenty years my career was in the motor industry which was cut short May 2008. When for the first time in living memory I was out of work to call it a

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Food & Drink > Salads Recipes: Salad: 2 of 66

This recipe we call home made fried cheese salad,we call it this because we make our own simple curd cheese. This salad is good for a starter or with a main meal its up to you and is quite delicious. The making of the cheese is quite easy any one can do it and is in my opinion better than most shop bought versions. INGREDIEN...
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Family recipes passed down: 8 of 34

We all have certain foods that remind us of childhood or of a time when we were happy or sad. Some will call it comfort food and I think that is apt. This can be something simple like a freshly baked cookie or something more substantial like a steak dinner. For me when I feel down or think I deserve a treat out come the maki...
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dips Recipes: Black bean and corn salsa: 4 of 13

This recipe makes the best use of black beans and corn with some unusual ingredients that make this dish exciting and delicious. It can be served as a meal on its own or as a salad to accompany any meat or fish. It is also an ideal summer party or picnic food and I promise once you taste it with barbecued me...
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Golden rules of self defense: 3 of 7

In 2008 we have witnessed in the United Kingdom no matter what the government statistics may tell us a rise in violent crime that is unacceptable in a so called free society. In London alone according to figures published in the Times newspaper and I have no reason to disbelive them eighty three young people lost there lives...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Being widowed under the age of 40: 13 of 27

I married at the age of twenty nine to a blond bombshell called Christine,we had been together for three years before we got married. Christine was six years older than myself,had been married before and had two young children from her first marriage. When I met her the eldest child was only three,her husband who by all acco...
Food & Drink > Soups & Stews Recipes: Favorite soup recipes: 6 of 12

The making of soup can be a great way to get your children who may not like or eat enough vegetables to surprise you and not only eat a whole bowl full but ask for more of this healthy meal. When you take the time to make your own soup the benefits are you know exactly what is going into it without all those preservati...
Sports & Recreation > Running Memoirs from the Ultra Marathon: 3 of 6

Any baseball fans out there will know of a baseball player called Lou Gehrig whose life was tragically cut short by als or as it is commonly called Lou Gehrig disease. What has this to do with ultra marathon running I hear you ask well that will become apparent shortly. The story I would like to tell is about two utter mad m...
Food & Drink > Salads Recipes: Caesar salad: 12 of 20

A truly great Caesar salad needs truly great ingredients and that is what this recipe gives you an easy way to make possibly one of the tastiest salads you will ever try. With the added bonus of eating the best and crunchiest croutons you will ever try. Now this is a big boast but I back up every word. This recip...
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Choosing a Martial Art: 12 of 20

I had read an article in a running magazine about the benefits you get for participating in regular exercise. This got me to thinking about my own activities and what benefits I derive. In fact when I started writing down my thoughts I realised there are some fantastic reasons for someone who is unsure or just thinking about...
Food & Drink > Meat How to grill a pork loin: 3 of 5

You may find the idea of coke and pork loin a little strange to say the least, I know I did but after tasting it for the first time I am now completely hooked. There are different ways to cook this dish but the way I like best is on skewers or as kebabs served with rice or french fries whatever your taste buds demand. The ke...