The world chocolate actually comes from the word ‘xocoatl’, which was used thousands of years ago in ancient Aztec. However, it was not used to refer to a piece of chocolate as we know it today but actually it was the name of a drink that was brewed using beans for the cacao plant.
Latin America
It is clear from this then that the roots of the much loved sweet treats actually lie in South America...and not in Bournville. It is in the beautifully lush country of Mexico where the first ever cacao plants were discovered and then harvested. An ancient civilization known as...
Halal food or products mean that their consumption is permissible for Muslims. In fact, halal is an Arabic word that translates into "permissible or lawful" in English. It largely covers what Muslims are allowed do to in their lives, especially when it comes to food and drink. On the other hand, what’s prohibited in Islam is called ‘haram’.
The term halal most commonly refers to the Muslim dietary laws, especially pertaining to the consumption of meat. Muslims are only allowed to consume Halal meat that has been sourced, processed, and prepared in strict adherence to Islamic...
Finding the right carpet for your home's floor that is both attractive and pocket-friendly could a challenging task. Who knew home décor choices would be such tough calls to make?
Often, people have two questions in mind while purchasing a new carpet. How to find the carpet that is just right? How much to spend on carpets? The majority of people are unable to find an answer for the latter because of the huge range that is available on the carpet. Most people don't know this, but many Budget Carpets are beautiful and regal yet are easy on your payroll. Carpets, in general, have a...
If the sugar content in your blood is higher than what is normal, then you’re probably under severe restrictions and have had to give up on your favorite sweet delicacies. But you do not have to condemn every dessert in order to stay healthy. You can just be wise and switch to low-calorie, high glycemic index products for your daily sugar consumption. In other words, it is time for you to choose natural sweeteners over unhealthy and diabetes-causing table sugar.
Natural sweeteners are alternatives to sugar made from elements such as fructose and glucose. These help in lowering...
Freemasons are leading a project to help up to 33,000 adult, young and parent carers, with donations of more than £715,000. According to Carers UK, the number of carers grew exponentially during the pandemic, reaching more than 13 million. The helping hand from the Freemasons is supporting them with essential items, life skills, counselling, crisis support, activities and breaks. Approximately 20,000 unpaid carers are receiving access to crucial support online, funded by the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE), the governing body of the Freemasons. The UGLE is also working to protect...
Sing it out and sing it loud! A Devon town is boosting its green credentials by encouraging people to take reusable cups to local cafes - and there’s even a special song created to celebrate the initiative.
Residents and visitors in Topsham, sitting on the Exe estuary near Exeter, buy an estimated 10,000 takeaway drinks weekly during the busiest times of the year, with most of those single-use cups ending up in bins and then in landfill or incinerated.
Now people are being encouraged to either bring their own reusable cup or buy a stylish and eco-friendly Love Topsham...
The School and College Ability Test is a standardized test conducted by the very prestigious John Hopkins Centre for Talented Youth (JHCTY or just CTY) )that recognizes academically gifted students and opens new doors of opportunities for them. The SCAT exam is a complex exam where students take a test that is designed for a few levels above their current grade. Thus, the students take an exam that is much more complex than their current level. This test is not an ordinary one as only the best out of the best crack it and get an opportunity to get more academic exposure.
Are you looking for ways to make money from creating a social media presence for your business? Twitter is one of the most powerful social media platforms around. Create an account on the platform if you want to build a formidable online presence for yourself and your business. What is more, you can make money through this site using several methods, and you can do so without necessarily hard selling your products and services.
Yes, you can make money by simply tweeting links that provide your followers with something that catches their eye. You do not even need to make the...
Online Purchases have become very popular due to the increase in access to the internet through mobile phones and computers or laptops. Nowadays, most people prefer online shopping due to its various advantages. It has currently been hectic to go shopping at physical stores since it comes with several inconveniences. Are you still stuck with physical shopping and wondering why people are running online shopping ? Below are the benefits of doing shopping online that you never knew about?
Saves on Time
Shopping at physical stores means that you have to create time to go to...
Luscombe Drinks is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a Royal Warrant. Royal Warrants are awarded in recognition of businesses who supply a very high quality service or product, and one that is enjoyed by the Royal Households.
Luscombe founder, Gabriel David, comments: “After many years of having the pleasure of selling our drinks to the Royal family and pressing the apples from the Highgrove Estate, I am delighted that Luscombe Drinks has been given the Royal Warrant. This is an enormously prestigious accolade and there are only a handful of soft drinks producers who...
