A burning question
Patrick Stuart weighs up the pros and cons of gas versus charcoal and looks at outstanding options for both schools of thought. The barbecue is, of course, the domain of
The ultimate Thai steak
For you steak lovers out there, here is a recipe I tried with friends last weekend and really did get the thumbs up. I have to say I think I
Stomach acid, immunity and healthy digestion
Lately I’ve been thinking about stomach acid. And chances are, if you deal with heartburn, indigestion or other digestive issues, you have too. Heartburn or acid reflux – the burning
The wonders of China
China is home to 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites, second in the world only to Italy, which has 51. On our recent trip, Helga and I were fortunate enough to
Impressions of China
Helga and I have just returned from a 23-day trip through China. Neither of us had ever visited mainland China before and we arrived with lots of pre-conceived ideas and
From good … to dangerous
Misuse of good things can turn them into very dangerous things. Even friends can turn into enemies! But in medical terms, antibiotics are a good example as they are extremely
Where is the joy in a fly?
Sue Parker observes some adolescents with very limited prospects Drat! Another mosquito bite … and, like many people, I react badly to these pesky insects. For some, the pain is
By road to Yugoslavia in 1966
The ball hit the back of the net. Geoff Hurst had scored a hat trick. The whistle blew. England had won the World Cup and much of the rest of
The Mummy
June 8, 2017 Director: Alex Kurtzman; Starring: Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis; Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Age: +12; Time: 110min Thought safely entombed in a tomb deep beneath the
Black Butterfly
June 8, 2017 Director: Brian Goodman; Starring: Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Piper Perabo; Genre: Thriller; Age: +12; Time: 123min Outside a mountain town grappling with a series of abductions