Imagine yourself as a homemaker during the Second World War. Food rationing was in full force and you had to make-do not only with limited quantities but reduced availability of goods termed ‘luxury’ items.
It was all about making things from scratch, using substitutes and making food last longer and go further. Nothing was wasted;...
Think back to the cleaning materials that your mum used and they were very limited. Vim for sinks, Tide for washing clothes and Dettol for cleaning and disinfecting. They didn’t...
Whilst consumerism is still rife, there is a trend now to make things last in the home. There is something wonderful about having an item around that has been there...
You know the feeling; it’s coming towards the end of the week and supplies in the fridge are powering down. To top it all, you have some unexpected guests popping...
Not every recipe that you cook in the kitchen requires a cookbook. Some may be so well ingrained in your head that you can make them from scratch.
However, when...
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