Lifestyle The Roaring Twenties- Girl on Pause I read a really interesting article recently about the prediction of a second ‘Roaring Twenties’. After the end of World War I and the Spanish Influenza pandemic (which ended in 1920), many sought freedom after having lived in fear for so long. “During epidemics you get increases in religiosity, people By The Editor • 3 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Last minute supper Last minute suppers Lacking in ideas when it comes to a quick and easy supper dish? Why not try this very simple recipe below. Salmon Teriyaki Ingredients • 4 salmon fillets • 1tbsp grapeseed oil For the teriyaki sauce • 10g caster sugar • 100ml sake • 50ml mirin • 50ml soy sauce Method 1. Put By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Nail care tricks Do you dream of having perfectly-manicured hands all year round, but find that as soon as there’s even a hint of chill in the air, your nails start to chip and flake? Exposure to cold weather can cause nails to dry out however it does not have to be By The Editor • 2 min read
A Year Without Drinking Alcohol **Good morning/afternoon/evening to whoever is reading this. Happy New Year! ** I uploaded my first ever YouTube video this week (yay) which is entitled: A Year Without Drinking Alcohol. In May, I wrote a blogpost talking about my decision to give up drinking for a year at the age By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Banish the blues Beating the "January Blues" January can feel like the gloomiest month of the year. Add to that cold weather, short days, Christmas debts and now inevitably seeing less of friends and family, and it's no surprise that people can find themselves feeling miserable and low. Here By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Improving our virtual look Six tips for looking great in a virtual meeting We all want the same things in business and life. Amongst the list we want to be healthy, look great, be safe, happy and successful. In our new normal of the COVID-19 era, many of us have turned to the webcam By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Dry January Dry January The concept of Dry January originated in the UK in 2013, when a non-profit group called Alcohol Change UK started the movement with the goal of raising money for alcohol abuse awareness and treatment. The trend caught on around the globe, with a significant number of people choosing By The Editor • 1 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen A magnificent medley This month in particular, there's such a huge focus on eating healthy food, trying vegan dishes and boosting our immune system in an endeavour to stay as fit and well as possible. This recipe is quick and incredibly easy to make and highly recommended. Grilled polenta with herby By The Editor • 2 min read
Entrepreneurs Rachel McLane wins Hotel Interior Design of the Year Award Years of investment in business development has just paid off in spectacular fashion for Rachel McLane Ltd as the Yorkshire interior design consultancy's memorable work on Scarborough's Bike & Boot Hotel has won Best Hotel Interior Design of the Year in the Northern Design Awards 2020. By The Editor • 3 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Importance of planning ahead January is the month for planning for the season ahead to ensure that everything is organised. As with all activities, growing fruit and vegetables in an allotment or garden is a learning activity and recording which seeds germinated, which plants work where, when they harvest, and any pest issues is By The Editor • 1 min read
Yorkshire-Kitchen Delicious vegan cookery "Veganuary" is a perfect time to try out some delicious and highly nutritious dishes. Todays recipe only takes 15 minutes to cook. Stir-fried tofu with pak choi Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS 100g (3½oz) dried rice noodles or dried medium egg noodles (standard or wholewheat) 1 tsp cornflour 6 By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Pledging to try a vegan diet Since 2014, Veganuary has inspired and supported more than one million people in 192 countries to try vegan for January – and beyond. Veganuary is a UK non-profit organisation that encourages people worldwide to try vegan for January and beyond. During the 2020 campaign, more than 400,000 people took the By The Editor • 2 min read
