Food prepping: 4 tips to see you through the storm

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Thu, 08/27/2020 - 10:35am

People usually make a couple of mistakes when they first start prepping. Sometimes, they get caught up in the idea of emergency prepping, and then rushing into it without taking some time in planning for what they're preparing for. Other times, it's simply due to the lack of adequate information only to regret later.

To avoid that situation, here are several basic food preppers tips that should guide you in food prepping for unforeseen circumstances.

  1. Calculate how much food you need.

First, know the types of foods you wish to have in your food...

New proposals could help thousands as mortgage holiday ends

As the coronavirus-related payment holidays are set to come to an end on 31st October 2020, many homeowners are concerned about what that might mean for their financial situation.

Yet the Financial Conduct Authorities (FCA) most recent proposals may offer some light at the end of the tunnel for those struggling to make ends meet.

At the beginning of the lockdown, the Financial Conduct Authority introduced a three-month payment holiday for mortgage customers, allowing people struggling to make payments to apply to temporarily freeze their mortgage payments.

This...

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Whether the reasons are fiscal or personal, millions and millions of people are choosing rentals over buying property these days. While homeownership is generally straightforward about what your responsibilities and expenses are, renting can have more hidden costs associated that you might not think of on your own when you're looking for your new place. Before you sign a lease, it's important to budget for all the expenses you'll encounter as a renter and make sure that you can afford your house or apartment, including all of the additional costs beyond the monthly rent. In case you need...

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Work begins to bring 380 new homes to Exeter

Work has started to build 380 new homes at Pinhoe Quarry, Exeter.

The South West’s largest housing provider, LiveWest and leading regeneration specialist, Vistry Partnerships, have joined forces once again to develop a scheme for the 32-acre site, building on their collaborative portfolio of new homes across the South West.

It is hoped the first homes will be ready to move into at the start of next year.

The development has been named Harrington Park, nodding to the well-known area of the suburb and the design, which incorporates open green space and a pond for...

The EyeControl communication solution gives a voice to Locked-in and ventilated patients; this medical technology company is the latest tenant to locate to Plymouth Science Park

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The EyeControl is the first wearable, screenless, assistive communication device. AI-powered eye-tracking technology enables Locked-in individuals and ventilated patients, who can't speak, to communicate using only intuitive eye movements.

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Solar Panel group-buying scheme will save you money and help save the planet

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/26/2020 - 2:53pm

Devon's householders have the chance to help the county become net-zero by joining Devon Climate Emergency's (DCE) solar panel group-buying scheme.

DCE is made up of Devon's principle public and private sector organisations, and they have joined forces to draw up a Carbon Plan, the county's roadmap to carbon neutrality.

The DCE's latest project is Solar Together and, with group buying experts iChoosr Ltd, they are offering homeowners the chance to buy high quality solar PV more cheaply than if they were buying alone.

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Bills, restaurant, Exeter

Bill's Exeter to extend EOTHO scheme throughout September

As the Eat Out to Help Out scheme approaches an end, we are delighted to announce that Bill's Exeter is still joining in with a bespoke menu; offering up to 50% off from Monday – Wednesday throughout September.

Celebrating up to 50% off, the set menu means guests can now indulge in one course for £10 and two courses for £14.50. Always looking for ways to treat customers and enhance their experience, Bill's has created a special menu for diners to choose from including:

Starters

  • Truffalos - Vegan truffled buffalo "wings" with a vegan cheese dip & celery
  • ...
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The restaurant, opening on 30th August, will be welcoming guests back with a range of summer dishes inspired by classic Italian favourites, alongside some new dishes and flavours, including a daily set menu, bottomless pizza (£10pp), a bottomless Prosecco Pizza Brunch (£25pp) and Signorina's Night Out – 2 starters and 4 cocktails (£25pp).

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