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Home & Lifestyle > Fashion Debunking fashion myths and using colour tricks The power of colour is clear across marketing, advertising, sport, in many areas of business and of course is vital in fashion, but there are many colour myths that need debunking. Helen Venables explains. Read more	0	17th Feb 2020 Helen Venables
Food & Drink > Recipes First-rate fish chowder Fish is rich in Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) and this delicious chowder cooked up by nutritionist Rob Hobson,packs in pollock, hake and salmon, as well mussels and kale to give you a welcome boost during the sunless winter months. Read more	0	31st Jan 2020 Rob Hobson
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Walnut and Wild Mushroom Gnocchi Dr Rupy Aujla takes the humble walnut and transforms it from unappreciated and unloved kernel into the tasty co-star of this delicious gnocchi supper. Read more	0	13th Jan 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Fashion How to effortlessly wear classic blue 2020 is the year of Classic Blue. Here, Helen Venables, of House of Colour, explains how to mix and match and wear Classic Blue with style Read more	0	13th Jan 2020 Helen Venables
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Falafel with tomato and cavolo nero sauce Deliciously spicy and rich in iron, here's a simple vegetarian supper that is a reassuringly heart alternative to the new year, new you fad diets. Read more	0	8th Jan 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Roasted pepper, tomato & basil spaghetti Get your new year diet plan off to a good start with this delicious roasted pepper sauce that is brimming with natural sweetness. Read more	0	7th Jan 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Chickpea, squash & tomato curry with beetroot pickle, brown rice and coconut yoghurt Our bodies naturally crave carbs during the winter months which may be a way of helping to promote serotonin production (the feel-good hormone). He's a super satisfying high fibre filler to spice up any winter evening. Read more	0	17th Dec 2019 Rob Hobson
Food & Drink > Recipes Christmas Chocolate, California Walnut & Apricot Panforte Richer than a very rich thing and more chocolatey than a Cadbury's production line, this sublime panforte by GBBO finalist Ruby Bhogal is an absolute must for keen bakers ... and cake eaters! Read more	0	11th Dec 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle Together we can rebuild lives There are 50,000 blind veterans across the UK that still need support - Leaving a gift in your Will is a deeply personal and special decision. This is why we promise that if you choose to leave a legacy to Blind Veterans UK, your gift will be used where it can have the most impact on blind or vision-impaired veterans’ lives. Read more	0	9th Dec 2019 50connect Promotions
Home & Lifestyle The 12 days of Christmas - in plants Ditch the gaudy, tatty old tinsel and introduce these 12 plants of Christmas into your festive decorations. Read more	0	4th Dec 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle How to play your old favourites online You don't need an expensive games console to enjoy playing online. Here, we choose our favourite classic games to play on the web. Read more	0	27th Nov 2019 50connect Promotions
Home & Lifestyle > Pets Winter wellness for pets Tips for keeping your pet fit and healthy during the winter months. Read more	0	25th Nov 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle Seven ways to regain the joy of reading this Christmas How a passion for perfection led to the creation of the ultimate reading light, endorsed by over 500 opticians. Exclusive light offer to 50connect readers. Read more	0	22nd Nov 2019 Serious Readers
Food & Drink > Recipes Brussels sprout, chestnut and sage risotto Sprouts are divisive let's be honest, but this delightful risotto medley will win over even the most ardent Brussels dodgers. Read more	0	14th Nov 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Vegan sweet potato and coconut soup with sweet potato chips Get inspired for World Vegan Month (1-30 November) with this deliciously warming, moreish spiced soup, beautifully garnished with crisp sweet potato chips and freshly grated coconut. Read more	0	4th Nov 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Pets Famous voices speak up for working animals overseas in new film for charity SPANA New film aims to raise awareness of the lives of working animals overseas by showing the solidarity of our own sniffer dogs, police horses and sheepdogs on strike. Read more	0	1st Nov 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Home Improvements Homeowners get set for winter Homeowners should prepare their properties for the wilds of winter and sort out any outstanding maintenance jobs ahead of wetter, colder weather. Read more	0	21st Oct 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle Reconnect with old schoolmates A new website is helping log lost school friends reconnect and share memories. Read more	0	16th Oct 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Falafel Falafel is perfect for a light lunch or supper. Don't worry that they are deep fried, heart-healthy rape seed or avocado oil will help keep the fat content down. Read more	0	16th Oct 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Why organic gardening? If you're thinking of adopting an organic gardening method, now is the time of year to be doing your prep. Here, Gavin and Paula Atkinson make a case for why you dig in. Read more	0	15th Oct 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle Future-proof your home now and live with peace of mind More people are turning to the new-generation of domestic lift as a solution to future-proof their homes and maintain their independence in later life. Read more	0	14th Oct 2019 50connect Promotions
Home & Lifestyle How to combat loneliness as you get older Loneliness and social isolation is a growing problem as more of the baby boomer generation get older, but as Jamie Turnbull explains there are many ways to beat it. Read more	1	10th Oct 2019 Jamie Turnbull
Home & Lifestyle > Pets Dog breath Smelly breath from your dog or cat can be unpleasant but rather than wafting the whiff consider what is causing it and take steps to look after their teeth. Read more	0	10th Oct 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Special fried rice with radish, celery and spring onions Ditch the cost of a midweek takeaway in favour of this quick and easy homemade recipe for special fried rice. Read more	1	2nd Oct 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Storing homegrown produce Harvest time can leave you with a lot more produce than your fridge and larder are ready for. Here are some tips on how to store the fruits of your labour down the allotment. Read more	0	2nd Oct 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Caponata This Italian dish is a wonderful way to welcome autumn. It is a rich and rewarding Mediterranean-style stew which has the added bonus of being good for you too. Read more	0	26th Sep 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle From retirement to a new lease of life: combating middle-age loneliness For Angelina Lipscombe retirement started as a rest, but after a while she needed purpose and to keep her brain ticking over and found satisfaction in helping others. Read more	0	26th Sep 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening September gardening Garden designer Samantha McKay advises what to do this month in the garden. Read more	0	24th Sep 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Fashion Autumn style tips Helen Venables encourages you to get creative with your wardrobe as autumn arrives with some styling tips for the coming months. Read more	0	13th Sep 2019 Helen Venables
Home & Lifestyle > Pets How to manage pet allergies Living with pets provides an uplift to wellbeing and health - even for those with mild pet allergies. Here are some tips to minimise and control pet allergy symptoms. Read more	1	5th Sep 2019 50connect editorial