City of London restaurant, Vivat Bacchus once introduced a £1000 set meal of seven courses with fine wines. It was discontinued because of the credit crunch, but the restaurant has gone from strength to strength and still has a massive choice of wine and cheese, as well as a truly international menu. Anyone visiting London can find something to suit their budget from its wide range of offerings. And they will surely find it a memorable experience.

There´s nothing healthier than a meatless meal based on vegetables, beans and pulses. This hearty stew includes tasty items like sweet potatoes and parsnips, as well as greens added towards the end of the cooking time.

Posters were an important part of the propaganda machine in China. They were used to support the policies of the government, and designed to be understood by all, whether literate or not. For outsiders they can be a useful tool in understanding the history of this dynamic country. For collectors of the art, a knowledge of the history is vital for recognising a genuine antique poster. (NB Main sources for images discussed were: http://www.iisg.nl/landsberger/, http://www.crestock.com/blog/design/vibrant-chinese-propaganda-art--part-1-revolution-revolution-revolution-171.aspx and http://www.crestock.com/blog/design/vibrant-chinese-propaganda-art--part-2-seven-intense-years-173.aspx.)

Many people are terrified of losing their jobs, thinking it would be the end of life as they know it. The fear itself could contribute to making it happen. This article gives some tips for overcoming the fear and making the possibility less terrifying.

We all want our children to have healthy teeth and mouths. We don’t want their future lives to be blighted with toothache and expensive dentistry that could have been avoided. Here is some basic guidance on how to set the standards of oral hygiene and diet and that will stand them in good stead throughout their lives.

The Chinese know all about the joys of jade. They treasure it as though it were gold or diamonds. It not only has financial worth; it is also highly symbolic and has been processed for many different uses in the country for at least 12,000 years.