This time I was joined in the kitchen by Gabriel Rivera – a professional chef from Guatemala. He has travelled much of the world and cooked in prestigious restaurants in Mexico, Colombia and Denmark, and for the past few years he has been delighting diners in Lisbon, where we met.Together we made some very special honey biscuits… (and don't worry – the recipe may be top-notch, but it's still easy!)...

If you're reading this, you're probably wondering what to give someone you love. Don't worry – I've been in that spot many times myself. I used to wait until the very last moment for inspiration to strike. Then I'd run out of time and panic-buy something silly just so I had something to give. To stop that happening again, I now jot down ideas all year round and start preparing...

Miha Larisi is a beekeeper from the Gorenjska region of Slovenia, from the village of Grabče. He is a great lover of nature and animals. We spoke on the phone just as he was finishing up with his bees. We talked about how he got started, how he built up his knowledge and experience, how aware people are of the importance of bees, and the quality of Slovenian honey. How...

Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes that necessary evil – shaving your legs. Do you also struggle with ingrown hairs, dry skin, itching and hair that grows back far too quickly? Then it's time to make a few changes to your shaving routine. 1. Exfoliate before shaving Exfoliating removes dead skin cells so that new hairs can reach the surface, which helps prevent ingrown hairs. Exfoliate...

The average woman is said to eat 21.9 grams of lip products a year (Source). For many women, applying lip balm and lipstick throughout the day is second nature. When we drink, eat or lick our lips, some of that product ends up in our bodies. So what do lip balms have to do with petroleum? Most of them contain petroleum derivatives, which are by-products of oil refining.What are petroleum...

1. Use dry shampoo: Dry shampoo helps you go longer between washes because it soaks up excess oil and keeps your hair looking fresh. 2. Apply shampoo to your scalp only: Shampoo just your scalp so you don't dry out the ends even more. 3. Use a cotton T-shirt instead of a towel: Drying your hair with a cotton T-shirt is gentler and doesn't damage it. 4. Blow-dry on the...

Feeling tired and low on energy? Then this homemade honey granola recipe is just what you need! This healthy, tasty meal will give you a boost of energy and provide your body with the nutrients and vitamins it needs. Enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack or even for dinner. The beauty of homemade granola is that you can make it exactly the way you like it. Shop-bought granola often...

Plants that may well be growing in your own garden hide remarkable healing properties. As a little girl, I used to help my grandad make calendula ointment, which cares for the skin and is truly versatile.The ointment comes in handy in autumn and winter, when our skin is drier and more irritated. Olive oil and beeswax form a protective layer on the skin that locks in moisture. You can use...