The Microwave: from scepticism to acceptance

“Is it safe to use?” “Will the food reach the right temperature?” “Does the turntable stir the food?” “Microwaves are complicated – The conventional oven is simple isn’t it: you either cook on a low heat, medium heat, or high heat.” I’m a child of the 1970s. During the 70s, in our household, cooking meant […]

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Blakey’s

THE throwaway society did not always exist. The old school attitude was to buy it, look after it, repair it, use it, repair it, use it until it was beyond repair, then buy a new one. When the longevity of shoes was considered, the cobblers or shoe repair shops came to mind: a replacement sole […]

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