The purpose for this website is to create a place for people wishing to find out about, or to discuss, the many and varied uses of ordinary, everyday objects and commodities, such as
Unsurprisingly in the four thousand year history of this little vegetable or herb, it has been found to have numerous uses apart from its medicinal repertoire and flavour enhancing qualities.
The other ingredient of garlic is diallyl sulphide. This is widely believed to be beneficial in combating LDL (low density lipoprotein) or ‘bad cholesterol’ – that
Wounds and infections can be cleansed and treated with a garlic solution. After the wound has been cleaned, grate or pound twenty or so cloves of garlic, being careful to use only
Superstitions involving garlic can been found in Europe, China, Japan, India and Asia Minor – and possibly many other places. Early belief in vampires led people to hang it from window or door frames to protect the hou
The ancient Egyptians used it as currency and gave it to slaves to build up their stamina and endurance and to keep illnesses at bay as they laboured away at the pyramids. In mediaeval times garlic was thought to fend of
Cut a large lemon into quarters and place in a measuring jug. Add one pint of boiling water and allow to steep overnight. Remove the lemons the next day and sieve the liquid before pouring into a spra
Nothing is more refreshing and cooling on a hot summer’s day than a tall glass of home-made lemonade. There are numerous recipes around for delicious home-made lemonade, but instead of pou
We all know how soothing a hot lemon drink is when we have a cold, but lemons also make a very effective antiseptic gargle for sore throats and hoarseness. Simply squeeze the juice of
Damp rooms such as basements, bathrooms and utility rooms can benefit from the addition of a dehumidifier to absorb excess moisture and a do it yourself version using charcoal