These twice-baked biscuits are hard, crispy and perfect for dipping in coffee. Although
known to us as biscotti, in Italian “biscotti” simply means biscuits, and are instead
more commonly referred to as cantucci.
This vegetable noodle soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The fresh, healthy vegetables are complimented
perfectly by the savoury broth and chewy rice noodles. For an extra boost of protein,
consider serving with tofu or shrimp too!
Lemon bars are a classic American treat that are wonderfully easy to make. Sweet and citrusy, they are excellent treats to bring along on a picnic or day out,
as they can be made ahead of time and can keep for several days in the fridge, or up to three months in the freezer.
On a beautiful sunny October day, I called to see Michelle Oldfield at her home in
Nottinghamshire. The reason for my visit was to hear all about a fundraising
project supporting two charities, Prostate Cancer UK and Breast Cancer Now,
that was masterminded by Michelle.
I was discussing Mortgage Protection with two clients recently – such things as Life
and Critical illness cover – when one said to me; ‘So if I don’t make a claim by the time the policy ends, it will all have been just a waste of money?’
A history of adverse credit, whether severe or simply the odd missed payment, can have a major impact on a mortgage
application with high street/mainstream lenders.
During a recent meeting with potential new Lifetime Mortgage clients, they said
something which made me think. They said: “We were always told you should pay off your mortgage before you retire.
I have spoken to a lot of people over the years who have put off even thinking of buying a property, or moving home, because they don’t have a standard Permanent Employed Contract.
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It’s natural that as we get older things become increasingly complex and challenging. Unfortunately, it has always
been that way. As new generations come along, the familiar lies in the past.
As with most things in life, it helps to be prepared. Buying a property, whether you already own a house or this is your
first purchase, is no different. Therefore, here are my thoughts on what you should
be doing from the moment you decide you’d like to buy a new home.
