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Geyser efficiency

Tree Suite Outside Bath
Bathing is occasionally forgivable

Of a typical household’s electricity consumption, 30 -50% is consumed by a hot water geyser, making … Continue reading

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Recycle

Eco Tip #1: Recycling

This weeks’ eco tip is from WWF South Africa, who offer a bunch of practical … Continue reading

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Greener gardens: less lawn and more diversity

We can take some tips from ‘nature’s garden’

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How not to waste food

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Simply Stone

Hot stone massage

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Ancient Native Americans used to treat aching muscles with hot stones … Continue reading

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Salmon style scotch egg with curry sauce

Scotch Eggs Recipe

 

Ingredients

4 very soft boiled eggs

2 cups mashed potatoes

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Gardening to repel mosquitoes

marigolds

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Spring is upon us and so are mosquitoes! Instead of swatting … Continue reading

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How to create a bee friendly garden

Bee friendly garden

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Bee colonies are in decline due to the use of pesticides. Since … Continue reading

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5 eco-friendly spring cleaning tips

spring cleaning

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Smoked butternut and biltong salad with celery and toasted seed vinalgrette and goats cheese spring roll

PF RECIPE 2 BUTTERNUT SALAD

To create a good smoke I use:

2 tablespoons sugar

1 cup rice

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