Home cures

Weather it’s a squirt of lemon juice to help clean your pans or a mix of several readily available items to cure aches and pains, there are many home cures and solutions to rival commercial products

No stand out track or the year that saw a musical turnaround. 2006 meant many different things to many different people. Here’s what we thought of it

Eleni Antoniou, seven features writer

Experimenting with popular culture

What do you know about the local music scene, or more particularly the local experimental scene? If you are keen to expand your knowledge, head down to a concert on Friday to find out

In the sea of products out there, Ilia Georgiou outlines some that have caught her eye

Christmas Spirit from Lauder

Est?e Lauder has produced a beautiful collection of cosmetics for a sophisticated look.

PROPOLINE
Not the most fetching of brand names, this claims to be a lip aid rather than a lip balm. A traditional lip balm, it sinks in quite quickly, and the camomile and olive oil formula certainly made my lips feel smoother. The packaging says: “SPF 15. Prevents sunburn. Apply liberally before sun exposure. Keep out of eyes.” You have been warned!

Shirodhara: an extraordinary sensory experience

Puccini

Celebratory Meal
Don’t worry about planning a menu, just follow this one

Crostini
Serves 6

White Bean
12 thin rounds cut from a baguette
4 tbsp olive oil
410g can cannelloni beans, drained
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ tsp cayenne pepper
fresh basil leaves to serve