--- title: Simple, Quick and Easy Recipes | expert advice made easy description: "expert advice made easy | Expert Advice, Made Easy: Flame Tree Recipes, Illustrated ebooks, illustrated books. Quick and easy recipes, practical guides." --- - [Home](https://info.flametreepublishing.com/blog) | - [ Contact & About Us](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/contact-us) T H E   F L A M E   T R E E   B L O G ![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cooking%20HUBSPOT%20peppers.jpg?width=980&height=200&name=cooking%20HUBSPOT%20peppers.jpg "cooking HUBSPOT peppers.jpg") # Cooking & Lifestyle Blog ## [Working with Photos | Windows 8.1 Made Easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78324/Working-with-Photos-Windows-8-1-Made-Easy) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-3211239842-jpg/images/windows_browser.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78324/Working-with-Photos-Windows-8-1-Made-Easy) **A key part of home computing is sorting and viewing photos.** Windows 8.1 is a fantastic way to enjoy your pictures but sometimes keeping on top of this **digital deluge** can be difficult. Don't let yourself become overwhelmed, today's blog helps get you started with photo management in Windows 8.1.  [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78324/Working-with-Photos-Windows-8-1-Made-Easy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78324/Working-with-Photos-Windows-8-1-Made-Easy#comments-listing) Topics: [expert advice made easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/expert-advice-made-easy), [Everyday Guides](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/everyday-guides), [Microsoft Windows](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/microsoft-windows) ## [Adding Images | HTML & CSS Basics Made Easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78321/Adding-Images-HTML-CSS-Basics-Made-Easy) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-3211239657-jpg/images/coding_11.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78321/Adding-Images-HTML-CSS-Basics-Made-Easy) **Most websites contain a lot more than just text.** Images, video and audio can greatly increase your visitor numbers and encourage them to stay longer. Advanced **HTML5** features such as geolocation can improve your site’s interactions with your visitors and, of course, adding a sprinkle of **visual polish** is always a good idea. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78321/Adding-Images-HTML-CSS-Basics-Made-Easy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78321/Adding-Images-HTML-CSS-Basics-Made-Easy#comments-listing) Topics: [technology](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/technology), [expert advice made easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/expert-advice-made-easy), [computing and apps](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/computing-and-apps), [Everyday Guides](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/everyday-guides) ## [Make Your Own Apple Ad | Photoshop Tutorial Made Easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78316/Make-Your-Own-Apple-Ad-Photoshop-Tutorial-Made-Easy) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/photoshopwide1.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78316/Make-Your-Own-Apple-Ad-Photoshop-Tutorial-Made-Easy) **If there's one reason** we love Apple products, it's because they market their products excellently. Their signature style is the timeless **'product on white'**, and though their approach has evolved over the years one of the most typical examples of this is the product in a white, slightly reflective room. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78316/Make-Your-Own-Apple-Ad-Photoshop-Tutorial-Made-Easy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78316/Make-Your-Own-Apple-Ad-Photoshop-Tutorial-Made-Easy#comments-listing) Topics: [Photoshop](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/photoshop), [expert advice made easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/expert-advice-made-easy) ## [Gardening With The Whole Family | Expert Advice](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78288/Gardening-With-The-Whole-Family-Expert-Advice) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-3120087848-jpg/images/opener.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78288/Gardening-With-The-Whole-Family-Expert-Advice) **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. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78288/Gardening-With-The-Whole-Family-Expert-Advice) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78288/Gardening-With-The-Whole-Family-Expert-Advice#comments-listing) Topics: [expert advice made easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/expert-advice-made-easy), [Gardening](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/gardening) ## [Safe Cycling in London | Expert Advice](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78282/Safe-Cycling-in-London-Expert-Advice) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-3120087098-jpg/images/cycling_opener.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78282/Safe-Cycling-in-London-Expert-Advice) **Cycling is a very simple activity that is widely enjoyed** – even [Arnold Schwarzenegger,](http://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2015/jun/17/arnold-schwarzenegger-spotted-cycling-around-london) 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. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78282/Safe-Cycling-in-London-Expert-Advice) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78282/Safe-Cycling-in-London-Expert-Advice#comments-listing) Topics: [cycling](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/cycling), [expert advice made easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/expert-advice-made-easy) ## [Get To Grips With Windows Media Player | Expert Advice Made Easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78007/Get-To-Grips-With-Windows-Media-Player-Expert-Advice-Made-Easy) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/windowswide1.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78007/Get-To-Grips-With-Windows-Media-Player-Expert-Advice-Made-Easy) **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.  [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78007/Get-To-Grips-With-Windows-Media-Player-Expert-Advice-Made-Easy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78007/Get-To-Grips-With-Windows-Media-Player-Expert-Advice-Made-Easy#comments-listing) Topics: [technology](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/technology), [expert advice made easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/expert-advice-made-easy), [Microsoft Windows](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/microsoft-windows) ## [Drawing Heads and Faces | Manga Made Easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78003/Drawing-Heads-and-Faces-Manga-Made-Easy) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-3051861689-jpg/images/faces5.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78003/Drawing-Heads-and-Faces-Manga-Made-Easy) **Our amazing new title** *[How To Draw Manga: Made Easy](http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Draw-Manga-Made-Easy/dp/1783615923/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430322930&sr=8-1&keywords=9781783615926)* 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. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78003/Drawing-Heads-and-Faces-Manga-Made-Easy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78003/Drawing-Heads-and-Faces-Manga-Made-Easy#comments-listing) Topics: [expert advice made easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/expert-advice-made-easy), [Manga](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/manga) ## [Grow Your Own Vegetables and Make A Healthy Salad](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77907/Grow-Your-Own-Vegetables-and-Make-A-Healthy-Salad) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-3051860429-jpg/images/grow_your_own_1.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77907/Grow-Your-Own-Vegetables-and-Make-A-Healthy-Salad) **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](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77666/Gardening-for-Beginners-Springtime-Planning) so that you can [grow some tasty vegetables](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77814/Grow-Your-Own-Vegetables). [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77907/Grow-Your-Own-Vegetables-and-Make-A-Healthy-Salad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77907/Grow-Your-Own-Vegetables-and-Make-A-Healthy-Salad#comments-listing) Topics: [expert advice made easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/expert-advice-made-easy), [Gardening](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/gardening), [Digging and Planting](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/digging-and-planting) ## [Running Made Easy | Routes to Run in London](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77899/Running-Made-Easy-Routes-to-Run-in-London) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-3051860059-jpg/images/hyde_park_ariel.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77899/Running-Made-Easy-Routes-to-Run-in-London) **With** **the weather becoming increasingly pleasant**, it's time to break out those trainers, put on a good playlist, and go for a run! Whether you've been promising yourself all year you would finally start running, or you are a seasoned pro, finding a route to run in London can be a challenge. Here at Flame Tree with our **expert advice made easy**, we found some of the best London running routes out there! [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77899/Running-Made-Easy-Routes-to-Run-in-London) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77899/Running-Made-Easy-Routes-to-Run-in-London#comments-listing) Topics: [expert advice made easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/expert-advice-made-easy), [running](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/running) ## [10 Reasons You Should Start Cycling | Expert Advice Made Easy](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77884/10-Reasons-You-Should-Start-Cycling-Expert-Advice-Made-Easy) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-3051859824-jpg/images/cycling_1.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77884/10-Reasons-You-Should-Start-Cycling-Expert-Advice-Made-Easy) **Cycling is one of the best ways to develop and maintain excellent health and fitness.** Plus, as the weather improves, excuses to put it off are running out. It's worth considering – could you cycle to work? Could you get somewhere nearby without relying on public transport? Regardless of your motives, there are tonnes of reasons to start cycling. One of the main benefits is **staying fit**. Just 30 minutes of easy cycling is enough to help maintain a basic state of good health, whilst higher levels of fitness and stamina can be achieved through cycling as part of a training programme or sport. 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