Coconut Milk Lamb Curry Serves 6  This curry is easy to cook; it is very tasty and it is mild as very few spices are used. Ingredients  2 tbsp ghee 1 tbsp aniseeds 1 piece cinnamon 1 clove . bay leaf 3 onions, finely sliced 10 green chillies, slit 19 garlic cloves, finely sliced 2” ginger, finely sliced 2 tbsp …

“Lots of tips and ideas are filed in this category, everything from homemaking to tips for frugal living. “ Keep insects out of your flour and sugar by placing a bay leaf in the sack. Put on rubber or latex gloves so you can grip really well when trying to twist open a jar lid that is stuck. If your …

In theory, there’s no vegetable better than the red pepper for bringing Mediterranean sunshine to a dish, but the majority of red peppers on sale are the thick-skinned glasshouse-grown ‘bell’ variety. A combination of growing method and variety means they are full of water. So roast or grill them to drive it off and concentrate their sweetness; try not to …

Do you feel that your stomach is bloated with gas? Do you tend to burp a lot and have a burning feeling that radiates from the middle of the chest or from the pit of your stomach? This is a common symptom of a stomach ulcer and some people may mistake it for a heart attack. You can treat the …

“It is important to store oils right. All oils should be kept in a cool, dry place. Oils might thicken but they will come to liquid stage if kept at room temperatures. “ Shelf life  12 months: Refined oils high in monounsaturated fats keep up to a year (olive oil will keep up to a few years). 9 months: Extra-virgin …

With the burst of flowers and sunshine come the allergies! Like spring, the biggest summer allergy trigger is pollen. Summer air pollution can make allergy symptoms worse. Since 3 people in my family including myself suffer from seasonal allergies I’ve resorted to natural methods to minimize symptoms etc. Although I pop the occasional pill when my allergies get really bad, …

“It is often that we see young and old alike who just want one magic cream—to make their dark circles and the puffiness under their eyes disappear.” Here’s some good news. There are fixes for under eye pigmentation and bags. The first step is figuring out where the problem lies. Colds, sinus infections and seasonal allergies: The nose and the …

In olden times there ruled a great and powerful king, whose name was Solomon. Upon succeeding to the throne, Solomon had been filled with awe at the mightiness of the task before him, prayed, not for wealth and fame- but for wisdom to govern justly. “For,” he said, “I am but a little child, and how should I discern between …

“How can those who raised the man you love make you so crazy?” Consider that they have known him his whole life. They don’t know you like he does. They might fear being replaced. You crave approval. There are few relationships fraught with as much potential for misunderstanding and missteps. But these relationships are also full of potential. Someone once …

“With admiration for the greatness of what you are building when no one sees.” It all begins to make sense, the blank stares, the lack of response, the way one of the kids will walk into the room while I’m on the phone and ask to be taken to the store. Inside I’m thinking, ‘Can’t you see I’m on the …