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Undergoing a change in diet is, in most cases, a pretty good thing. Whether you've had a recent health scare, don't like the way your gut hangs over your jeans or simply because you wanted to try something new, as long as you're eating enough and enjoying yourself, I'm here…
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If you're anything like me, the following scenario plays out at least once a month in your kitchen. Fresh from a trip to the grocery store, you go to make space in your fridge, only to discover that half of the food you own has now gone varying degrees of…
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If you're into movies, then this year's been a pretty good one for the idea of representation in mainstream film. Coming off the back of movies like Lady Bird and Call Me By Your Name, 2018 kicked off in earnest with Marvel's Black Panther, while last month we saw Crazy…
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Diabetes is one of the biggest killers in the world today, and living with the disease is a life-changing diagnosis. Characterised by the pancreas and its inability to properly produce insulin and digest glucose, finding out you have diabetes can necessitate a giant change in your diet, not to mention…
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Being the President of the United States is an experience that's sure to irreversibly change your life, for better or worse.Since the country was founded back in 1776, we've had 45 of the men (so far) acting as the figurehead of the United States, going from George Washington, all the…
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One of the biggest selling points of being a member of the Royal Family is the idea that you... get to live as a member of the Royal Family. No longer will you have to contend with stresses like council tax, or catching the right train so you aren't late…
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In the world of food, some establishments are easier to maintain than others. If you're managing a fast food restaurant, you may have to break up the occasional fight, while if you own a candy shop, you may have to shoo away 50 Cent - and his female friend who's…
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Like many of you out there with joy in your life, I love a good bit of pasta every once in a while. Garlic bread and home-cooked meals are awesome too, but if you told me I could only have one type of cuisine for the rest of my life,…
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Whisper it quietly, but life is full of disappointments. With every promotion, new relationship or unexpected relationship comes the tiny little niggles of human existence; an unexpected bill, a highly-anticipated movie or album turning out to be bad, a disagreement at home or work casting a massive cloud over the…
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I don't know about you, but when you're having a tiring and testing week and you just want to forget the world, there's very few things in life that come close to a nice, hot meal. Fresh pasta, a rich and succulent pie; just writing about them is making me…
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I don't know about you guys, but I feel like it's going to be a long time before I can properly envision becoming a father. While I think I've got the raw tools for the job and a hundred years ago men my age would be at their prime for…
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Here in the food world, we're pretty tolerant of most foods and food lovers. If you're into fast food, crash diets or a meal plan comprised almost entirely of bugs, we don't mind; as long as you're eating food and you're not bothering anyone, it's cool. For the most part.…
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With plenty of swiping apps, horror stories and the long spectre of heartbreak looming large over every romantic rendezvous, finding someone with whom to spend your life is a terrifying and stressful thing in this day and age. With so many social hurdles and obstacles to navigate and more choice…
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While I've never worked in the restaurant industry, you don't need to wait tables or manage other people to know that's a real jungle out there. With so many companies vying for our attention when it comes to one of life's unadulterated pleasures - food - it's easy to get…
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When you usually talk about Gordon Ramsay, the last thing on anyone's minds is the phrase "kind and sensitive person". Unless, of course, you're saying something like "I wish Gordon Ramsay was a kind and sensitive person". Those of you who know anything about Gordon Ramsay (or his various appearances…
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I don't know about you guys, but in today's world it's really, really easy to be cynical and bitter. Seemingly every day, you hear news about people being treated unfairly, about animals in danger or about how the world we're living in is going to hell in a handbasket. I…
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Although it can seem to take no time at all, it's really, really important to get the name of your business right. Although a nice, recognisable logo can take you a long way, a good brand name will give you the edge you need in getting the edge on your competitors,…
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I'm going to give you all a sneak-peek into my boring, prosaic, kind of depressing life. Yesterday, I went to the store and picked up four cans of tuna for the next week or so. I used one of them that night for a quick impromptu meal, and overall I spent…
