Cooking & Lifestyle Blog

Summer is a time when many parents get out into the garden and make the improvements that were postponed through winter. But gardening doesn't just have to be for adults. There are plenty of things outside to interest children and by working on some fun activities together you may be able to spark their interest and have fun as a family.

Cycling is a very simple activity that is widely enjoyed – even Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was seen on a bike in London recently, cannot resist the urge to jump on a bike and ride around. Cycling presents many opportunities and benefits to a lot of people. Some examples include the satisfying need for an adrenaline rush; the use of a good exercise tool to maintain personal health and exercise; a convenient transportation device to certain proximal destinations and exploring nearby scenic areas.

We've been enjoying some baking-hot weather recently and what better to do when the sun is out, than to enjoy the company of friends and family? If you're looking to put together a tasty meal you could do worse than this quick and simple recipe for Catalan Fish Stew. With light, summery flavours and healthy fish, this is a fantastic option when entertaining several people. 

All focus and attention for the next two weeks will be poured into the action at the Wimbledon Championships. The excitement was initiated Monday with the first match wins and celebrities in attendance: singer Niall Horan, television star Millie Mackintosh, rapper Drake, and fashion star Jameela Jamil. As expected, the media isn’t focusing on the tennis matches themselves, they are focusing on the celebrities that are present. So, this brings up the biggest question: Which match are Will and Kate going to attend?

iPhones are amazing. They can do so many things, but when it really comes down to it they are still phones. That means that one of the most essential things you should be able to do is make calls, right? Making calls and sorting contacts isn't rocket science, but on a phone packed with so many other features it might not be immediately clear to the new user. Read on for a quick slice of expert advice and master your contacts in no time. 

Windows Media Player is a powerful manager of offline music, and lets you listen to your MP3s, organize them, make playlists and much more besides. 

Our amazing new title How To Draw Manga: Made Easy features loads of informative guides to help improve your drawing skills. Today's blog takes a look at some the helpful advice you can expect, written by our insightful art experts.

Want to get out in the sunshine but don't want to break the bank? There's no need to take a holiday abroad when you already live in an absolutely stunning country. In today's blog we'll take a whistle-stop tour across England, giving you some tips for places to visit in the nice weather. However, the destinations listed below are only the tip of the iceberg. There's a tonne of other suggestions in our new book England Undiscovered. The perfect solution for anyone looking to explore the country and find some beauty spots off the beaten path. 

Anyway, today we're going from top to bottom; so up first is The North!

Now's the time to get out in your garden! Even if you haven't quite drummed up the energy yet to prepare for a summer harvest, there's still plenty of time to start planning your plot so that you can grow some tasty vegetables.