Wherever you study, whatever your subject is, the common factor of student existence is a tight budget. Whatever loans and grants you’re eligible for, however much your parents may be able to help you out, it’s only a very privileged few who are able to see through their studies without having to budget creatively.
A festive Mincemeat Christmas Cake which is a great alternative to a more traditional fruit cake. A light sponge that still tastes like Christmas cake! This cake is very easy to make and is a great way of using up any jars of mincemeat that you might have lying around, which is how I came to … [Read more…]
Olive oil is widely recognised as being one of the healthiest edible oils because it contains less saturated fats than other oils on the market. However, when buying olive oil from the supermarket, do you favour regular olive oil, extra virgin olive oil or light olive oil?
The aromas of home baking are so distinctive – often these smells are wrapped up in memories of our own childhood. I know that the smell of a sponge cake baking in the oven takes me right back to baking with my own mum. It’s uninterrupted time, set aside, usually with just the two of … [Read more…]
If you have found yourself in a financial bind, you have a few different options available to you. However, if you have a bad credit rating, you may not be accepted for some of the more conventional methods of finance, and if you are you may be required to pay higher interest.