October 8, 2026
Homemade Hummus Recipe: Houmous for One (Two Ramekins)This homemade hummus recipe, or houmous as we spell it in the UK, is what I make now that I…
January 15, 2025
Discovering Jaisalmer: The Golden City and the Perfect Banana Lassi RecipeLassis are cool, refreshing yoghurt-based drinks found all over India. The best one I experienced was during a 32-day backpacking…
January 15, 2025
History of Olives in Spain – Varieties, Benefits, and Tree UsesHistory of Olives in Spain – Varieties, Benefits, and Tree Uses. Olives have been an integral part of Spain’s identity…
December 8, 2024
Home-Made Garam MasalaGaram Masala is a mix of spices used in Indian cooking. Garam means hot, not in a chilli way but…
September 3, 2017
John Tristan Capet - A Crusader by Birth and DeathMy 21st great-uncle had French parents but uniquely he was born and died during two separate Crusades in North Africa.…
March 14, 2017
My Great Uncle Died at the Battle of Teba in 1330. James, third from the left. By William Brassey Hole. On the 25th August 1330 my great uncle, James Douglas,…
