. Today I have a very useful cooking tip, especially for those of you who have a busy lifestyle. You may want to explore the wonders of a rice cooker. Besides cooking rice in it, you can use it as an all-in-one cooking pot: simply stir-fry various vegetables of your choice. It’s very convenient because it heats up the food fast, and it’s safe to be left unattended as it turns off by itself.

I’m Uncle Oinkster the Pig. When the colder seasons come, you can keep your home warmer by putting draft excluders around the house. You can use them at the bottom of your doors and around the windows. So stay cozy, and save on your energy bill. Thanks for listening.

It is great to go on a holiday, and now it is getting easier to take your beloved four-legged member of your family with you. Flipo: And I’m Flipo. I’d like to tell you about the many hotels and other accommodation places that are happy for you to bring your animal companion along. Flipy: Look up the dog-friendly accommodations at you destination before you set off. Flipo: You may wish to try www.travelooce.com as one place to get some information, and you can all enjoy a happy family holiday together.

It is good if your house has loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, upgraded efficient boiler, and heating controls. Research has shown that you will benefit by paying lower energy bills. It is also good for the environment. .. It is good if your house has loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, upgraded efficient boiler, and heating controls. Research has shown that you will benefit by paying lower energy bills. It is also good for the environment. .

. For tips on vegetables, I would like to tell you about the kohlrabi. It's a member of the cabbage family and is an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium. Vitamin C helps our bodies absorb iron, and potassium acts with sodium to maintain fluid balance inside cells. It's also high in fiber and low in calories.

. Whatever the time of year, there is always something to plant. And if you are planting new plants at a drier time of the year, it can really help to use small pieces of sponge. This is a great way to retain moisture for the new plants, as the sponge will absorb and hold the water. You will see your plant looking thankful, happy and re-hydrated. ,

I’m Clucky the Chicken. There is a simple and effective way to stay healthy: that is, stay positive. It has been found that there is a definite connection between having a cheerful and happy mood daily and being healthy. As the saying goes, “you can’t be unhappy when you are smiling or singing.”

I’m Rufie the Dog. Did you know that many of the oils commonly found in our kitchen work very well as polish for our furniture? You can put a small amount of vegetable oil on a clean cloth and wipe it into your furniture, just as you would do with regular furniture polish. This simple and environmentally friendly way of polishing is all your furniture needs to protect it and keep it looking its best, now and for years to come. .

. I’m Skippy the Rabbit. When you go on vacation, there is a great website that you can use to select your hotels. The best thing is that they are all environmentally friendly hotels and work to protect our beautiful planet. You might want to log on to http://www.environmentallyfriendlyhotels.com to find out about green hotels.

. When you have been shopping for new towels, to make them soft and absorbent, you could try soaking them in cold water with a handful of Epsom salts. Then just wash as usual. Also to prevent colors running in new clothes and new linen, rinse them in a bucket with a handful of Epsom salts and then wash as usual.

. We may use some cans in our everyday lives. If you recycle just one can, you could save enough energy to run your television set for a whole three hours. Wow! Can you imagine how much of energy resources you would save over a year? So you can enjoy your relaxation time watching your favourite programs, knowing you have helped towards saving our beautiful planet.

. Sourdough bread is a great alternative type of bread that is easy to digest. Sourdough breads are especially flavorful and keep well. When the bread is older than a day or two, all you need to do is steam the bread slices a minute or so, and they are like fresh again!

. When your sink at home is blocked in your home, there is an environmentally friendly and simple way to clear it. All you need to do is first put a handful of baking soda down the drain, and then pour 1 cup of vinegar. Just wait for a few minutes, then run the hot water, and everything will be washed away.

. There is a way you can save 10% on petrol and cut emissions by 40%: simply fit a fuel-saving device into the fuel line that feeds your car engine. These devices can be accommodated to any kind of car, whether it’s a petrol, diesel or LPG (liquid petroleum gas) vehicle. They will last for 1 million miles and you can even transfer them from one vehicle to another. You can look online at www.powerplus.be for more information. .

. I am Herrrrman the Horse. Studies have shown that exercise is good for our health. Some of us may find that a simple walk in the park can relax and re-energize us. That might be a good way to get some exercise done and relax in nature! Thank you for tuning in,