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Composting saves rainforest At the simplest level, the process of composting requires making a heap of wet organic matter known as green waste (leaves, food waste) and waiting for the materials to break down into after a period of weeks or months. Modern, methodical composting is a multi-step, closely monitored process with measured inputs of water, air, and carbon- and nitrogen-rich materials. The decomposition process is aided by shredding the plant matter, adding water and ensuring proper aeration by regularly turning the mixture. Worms and fungi further break up the material. The compost itself is beneficial for the land in...

Quick and easy recipes to accompany your Christmas dinner. A great quick and easy recipe to have with your Christmas dinner is creamy savoy cabbage with bacon bits. This is a cheap dish to make and is ready in an overall time of 25 minutes, plus each serving costs just £2.10. Ingredients – 1kg savoy cabbage, 2 rashers of bacon (diced), 40g of butter, 50ml of cream, salt and pepper and nutmeg. First of all, remove the outer leaves from the cabbage and wash it. Next boil the bacon for a couple of minutes this gives it a milder flavour...

Quick and easy recipes to accompany your Christmas dinner. What better gravy to have with your Christmas dinner than turkey gravy. The best thing about this recipe is that you can prepare it way before the big day so you’re not rushing around the kitchen on the day. This gravy keeps for up to 3 months in the freezer so there’s no excuse not to make it yourself. 6 turkey wings (or other turkey parts) 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered 250ml water 2 litres chicken stock, divided 2 carrots, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 100g plain flour 2 tablespoons...

Easy Stuffing for Christmas dinner What is Christmas dinner without stuffing. This recipe is quick to prepare but will take about 8 hours in the slow cooker. This is a very popular dish with over 1300 reviews however it does require a slow cooker but don’t worry if you don’t have one you can also bake it in the oven and takes a considerably less time. 250g butter or margarine 325g chopped onion 250g chopped celery 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 325g sliced mushrooms 425g dried bread cubes 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage 1 teaspoon dried...

Quick and easy recipes to accompany your Christmas dinner. These potatoes are the new thing, taking British homes by storm. The perfect side dish to go with your Christmas roast. These trendy roast potatoes originated in a restaurant in Stockholm. They involve slicing into the potato to create slits, but making sure not to cut right through the potato. They are well worth the effort! A sprinkling of Pecorino cheese and breadcrumbs makes them extra crispy. Ingredients Baking potatoes 3 tablespoons butter, melted salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese 3 tablespoon dried breadcrumbs 2...

Things to consider before buying a gazebo Here at Crocodile Trading, we are experienced suppliers of a wide range of heavy duty instant shelters and easy up gazebos for commercial, corporate and domestic hospitality usage. We provide pop up gazebos at unbelievable value, with rapid delivery nationwide. If you are looking for a solid mini marquee or gazebo that you can assemble in a matter of minutes, look no further. We have supplied products to a number of clients including professional motorsport organizations, F1 teams, environmental agencies, councils, hire companies, corporate hospitality firms and more. There are many factors you...