Hot Cross Bun Superstitions

Hot Cross buns are synonymous with Easter and there are a few old and  interesting superstitions surrounding these sweet buns. English folklore includes many superstitions surrounding hot cross buns. One of them says that buns baked and served on Good Friday will not spoil or become mouldy during the subsequent year. Another encourages keeping such [...]

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New version of the famous Atkins Diet

The Atkins diet which was extremely popular in the mid nineties has a new version. The Atkins Nutritional Approach gained widespread popularity in 2003 and 2004. At the height of its popularity one in eleven North-American adults were on the diet. According to blogger Seth Rotherham , the original Atkins Diet, which basically eliminates carbohydrates, [...]

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The best new uses for old things

Usual household items have sometimes interesting but very useful alternative uses. Recently Realsimple Magazine did a poll to determine the favourite double duty household items of all time. Here are the favourite double duty house hold items: Toothpick as Marker for Clear Packing Tape Original purpose: Spearing hors d’oeuvres. Aha! use: Marking a roll of [...]

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Wine preference may reveal aspects of your personality

Your preference in wine (and other tastes) can reveal aspects of your personality. This is according to recent research which for instance found that a preference for sweet wine was linked to a higher level of impulsiveness. Scientists say your preference for sweet or salty tastes could also reveal an aspect of your personality. Their [...]

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Lose Weight while eating out

You are probably bored with your home cooked meals, and would like to visit a restaurant for a change. On the other hand, your doctor has advised you not to eat restaurant foods as it can result in weight gain. You simply don’t know which way to go, right? Here is an  article that will [...]

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Win tickets to Valiant Swart live in Wellington

The legendary Valiant Swart will perform in Wellington on Saturday 20 March. Douglas Green is giving away 2 sets of tickets to this event which forms part of the Wellington Wine Harvest Festival. Two lucky Facebook fans can win 2 tickets each for Valiant Swart’s show. All you have to do to stand a chance [...]

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Win Tickets to the Douglas Green Ladies’ Day

A lucky Facebook fan can win 2 tickets to next Saturday’s (20 March) Douglas Green Ladies’ Day with Honey Jewellery. This event is part of the Wellington Wine Harvest Festival. All you have to do to stand a chance to win,  is to write a comment or post a fan photo on our Facebook page [...]

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Douglas Green Ladies’ Day with Honey Jewellery

This year’s Wellington Harvest festival (20-22 March) promises to be an exciting event as the people and wineries from this breathtaking region prepares to welcomes guests. Douglas Green will also sponsor and present a few thrilling events. On Saturday 20 March: The Douglas Green Ladies’ Day with Honey Jewellery and food demos at the VIP [...]

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A drink a day keeps fat at bay

Women who drink a couple of glasses of red wine, beer or spirits a day are better at keeping the kilos off than women who do not drink at all, according to a  recent study conducted in Boston. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston asked more than 19 000, normal-weight US women aged [...]

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Meryl Streep can be this year’s Oscars upset

Hollywood writers believe that  this years Academy Awards will probably all go the the overwhelming favourites but Sunday’s most likely upset is  Meryl Streep over Sandra Bullock for Best Actress. She’s been shut out too long and done too much good work since her last win for “Sophie’s Choice” and Hollywood knows it. Considered by [...]

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