Kim Onasile
Hi! Kim. Creative copy & food.
Writing: technical/professional; news; article; press releases; blog; copy; food/recipe, lifestyle; long form; creative; C.V; fic/nonfic; poetry; streams of consciousness; dialogue; script.
BBC Good Food
Editor for: Smoky spiced Jollof rice & coconut-fried plantain
Method
Step 1
Put the rice in a sieve, rinse thoroughly to remove the starch, then soak in clean cold water for 5 mins. Drain and par-boil the rice for 5 mins until almost cooked, then drain, rinse and set aside.
Step 2
Blend the tomatoes, pepper, half the red onion, the garlic and chilli until smooth.
olivemagazine.com
Editor for: Easy sangria recipe
Try our classic red wine sangria recipe or check out our white wine sangria and more jug cocktails. We've also got plenty more refreshing summer cocktails to try including a piña colada, strawberry daiquiri, caipirinha and mojito.
How do you make sangria from scratch?
Sangria is a punch that traditionally consists of wine, chopped fruit and a mixer (usually lemonade, orange juice or sparkling water) as well as other ingredients such as liqueurs and spirits.
What is the best wine for sangria?
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BBC Good Food
Editor for: Whisky or whiskey: What’s the difference?
The world of whisky is full of buzzwords and terminology, from Scotch and single malts, to bourbons and blends. But one point that causes much confusion is the fact that the drink is sometimes spelled ‘whisky’ and at other times ‘whiskey’. So what’s the difference?
‘Whisky’ derives from the Gaelic term usquebaugh which translates as ‘water of life’. Uisge means water. Beatha means life. It’s a term used for many types of invigorating spirits over time, for example Eau de Vie. In modern usage,...
blueheart.io
Editor for: Struggling with Low Arousal? Here's What You Can Do to Help.
TL;DR
Arousal is the process of your body and mind ‘getting ready’ for a sexual encounter, and it can be easily interrupted by anxiety.
If you've been asking yourself 'Why am I not getting aroused?', the short answer is arousal difficulties can be caused by many things, including performance anxiety, negative body image, relationship difficulties, mental health issues, and hormone levels, to name a few.
A recent national survey in the UK found that just over 3,500,000 women experienced vagina...
blueheart.io
Editor for: What is Female Sexual Interest / Arousal Disorder (FSIAD)
TLDR;
Female sexual interest/arousal disorder, or FSIAD, is a fairly common condition where someone's body does not respond to sexual stimulation.
FSIAD was previously referred to as hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). They are now recognized as two distinct things but it can be tricky to separate one from the other.
Female arousal disorders can occur for many reasons, including physical issues, psychological factors, or even relationship satisfaction.
Treatment for FSIAD will differ de...
blueheart.io
Editor for: How to Deal With Sexual Frustration
TL;DR
Being sexually frustrated is the result of an imbalance between sexual need and fulfilment. It's a natural and normal thing and impacts most people from time to time.
Sexual frustration is not just about lack of sex per se, it can also be caused by a loss of emotional connection with a loved one.
You might recognize that you are sexually frustrated if you find yourself behaving differently with your partner, perhaps more critical of them or more irritable.
The key to overcoming sexual f...
blueheart.io
Editor for: Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
TL;DR
The occasional disagreement in a relationship is normal, but if you're arguing more and more, you and your partner may have opposing interaction styles. When one partner pushes towards the relationship, the other pulls away.
These interaction styles are based on attachment theory, which is deeply connected to our core fears and anxieties about self-worth and abandonment.
Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) addresses this by shifting the blame for the couples' problems to the negative patt...
blueheart.io
Editor for: Ways to Get Closer to Your Partner Beyond Sex
TL;DR
It’s quite normal to go through a phase in your relationship where you feel a little distant from one another and sex becomes less frequent.
Emotional intimacy is as important as physical contact. Take time to enjoy one another’s company and reconnect on a non-sexual level.
Learn about love languages and how you and your partner most like to give and receive love.
Physical touch is vital for building connection, but it does not always have to lead to sex. Focus on trying to include smal...
blueheart.io
Editor for: Love Languages - Do You Know Yours?
Who remembers that scene in Friends when Joey officiates Monica and Chandler’s wedding?
He described their love as, “Based on giving and receiving as well as having and sharing. And the love that they give and have is shared and received. And through this having and giving and sharing and receiving, we too can share and love and have and receive.”
We laughed. But perhaps he’s got a point – we communicate with our partners by giving and receiving all sorts of things, whether they are physical ...
blueheart.io
Editor for: Low Libido Causes: A Complete Guide
Libido is defined as our overall drive and desire for sexual activity. It’s the feeling of wanting to have sex. But it doesn’t work in the way many think. It’s not like our heart or our liver where it actually lives in our body working away constantly.
Illustration by Marta Pucci
It’s something that can come and go, over years, months, or even minutes. It fluctuates throughout our lifetime and that’s completely normal. It's important to know how different factors in your life can impact libid...
ola.co.uk
Safeguarding: Spot the Signs
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and as we have explained within our Safeguarding Policy Statement, we take this responsibility as an operator extremely seriously. Read our message from Ben Forbes, Head of Safety and Compliance UK.
“Safety is at the heart of everything we do, across every journey and every experience. It isn’t just a crucial responsibility of every private-hire operator, but also something that I and every member of the team take very seriously.
This responsibility i...
blueheart.io
National Hugging Day 2023: Benefits of cuddling and hugging
TL; DR
Hugging is important because it releases the love hormone oxytocin, associated with happiness, closeness and connection
National hugging day helps us celebrate sharing hugs with loved ones
At Blueheart we use small touches and embraces like hugs as part of our Sensate Focus therapy to help you build intimacy without relationship stress or pressure
What is National Hug Day?
National hugging day is a celebration of the hug, and the transformative power of a small but heartfelt embrac...
techradar.com
Commissioning Editor for: Apple POS vs. Android POS: What's the difference and which is best for my business?
There is no scarcity of in the market. , , , , , Revel, and are just a few of them. While some of these run on Apple’s iOS and some on Android, a few are Windows-based as well.
Apple and Android POS systems are clear frontrunners given that these two hold more than and. But what differentiates these two leaders and how do you decide the best POS system for your business? Let’s find out.
Features
We start with a head-to-head comparison of (opens in new tab) and Android POS systems based on the...
techradar.com
Commissioning Editor for: Quickbooks POS vs. Shopify POS system: What's the difference and which is best for my business?
POS systems aren’t just cash registers. They give your business an edge with flexible payment options, personalized marketing to customers, and inventory tracking and management.
In this article, we’ll compare Intuit’s against , two systems that have been around for a while. Based on their features, performance, support availability, and pricing, we give pointers on which one suits your business better.
Features
Both and (opens in new tab) are easy to get on board with simple user interfaces, which are h...
techradar.com
Commissioning Editor for: What is B2B marketing automation? | A small business guide to automated digital marketing
Why should businesses use marketing automation?
Modern B2B marketers often have to deal with many moving parts, including content marketing, social media engagement, email campaign management, and SEO upkeep, as the minimum marketing effort to stay competitive.
As with B2C marketers, B2B marketing automation can help save time to focus on these efforts. We'll be looking into how some B2C automated marketing campaigns can help inspire your B2B marketing drive later on.
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