Elaine Findlay
Elaine graduated with a BSc in Computer Science and worked for several years as a freelance Software Engineer. During the course of her career, she wrote many technical documents from strategies to plans, designs, user manuals and help guides.
She is active in the local community and has edited (and provided fillers for) the journal of a local enthusiast group for over ten years. She has also researched and written many reports and articles on a variety of subjects for local community groups.
She is a keen genealogist and having spent many years researching her own family tree, now helps others with theirs. She is renowned for her rather bizarre delight in finding new graveyards to traipse around looking for possible ancestors.
She is also an avid local historian who is currently writing a book on the founding fathers of the UK South Coast town in which she lives.
Along with genealogy and local history, Elaine is extremely passionate about food - a passion which is evidenced by the size of her kitchen including its shelves full of cookery books. Oh and, of course, her no longer svelte (but not overweight!) dress size.
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Coffee Made from Civet Droppings Available at London's Dstrkt
Probably the world's most expensive coffee, Kopi Luwak, made from beans extracted from civet cat dung, is now available at London's newest venue
Dec 17, 2011
- Elaine Findlay
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FSA Recalls Loyd Grossman Korma Sauce after Botulism Outbreak
As two Scottish children receive hospital treatment for botulism, the Food Standards Agency warns against eating Loyd Grossman's Korma cooking sauce.
Nov 14, 2011
- Elaine Findlay
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Red Arrows Pilot Dies as Hawk Ejector Seat Unexpectedly Fires
For the second time in three months, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team suffers a tragic loss. This time it's Flt Lt Sean Cunningham who has died on duty.
Nov 9, 2011
- Elaine Findlay
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How the Custom of Trick or Treat at Halloween Came to the UK
Helped by cult horror films like "Nightmare on Elm Street" the Halloween custom of "Trick or Treat" in the UK has boomed over the last 30 years.
Oct 12, 2011
- Elaine Findlay
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1836 Clarendon Shipwreck Prompted Building of New IoW Lighthouse
In 1836, the Clarendon was wrecked in a gale at Chale Bay, IoW and 24 people died. The tragedy triggered the building of St Catherine's Point Lighthouse
Oct 11, 2011
- Elaine Findlay
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How to Make Traditional Winter-Warming Rum Baba Dessert
Based on a Polish yeast dough pudding and imported into the UK from France, the iconic dessert of rum baba is a delicious treat which is easy to make
Oct 10, 2011
- Elaine Findlay
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Ideas for Cheap Meals if UK Follows Denmark by Imposing Fat Tax
Which foods would increase in price if the UK government followed Denmark's lead by putting a tax on foods with a level of saturated fats greater than 2.3%?
Oct 4, 2011
- Elaine Findlay
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October Heat Helps UK Tourism But Does it Herald a Bad Winter?
First weekend of October 2011 boosts tourism and beats 1986 for warmth. But will meteorological history repeat itself by bringing bad weather in 2012?
Oct 2, 2011
- Elaine Findlay
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Anniversary of Emergency Evacuation of Tristan da Cunha in 1961
October 2011 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the evacuation of the 260 residents of the tiny island of Tristan da Cunha because of a volcanic eruption.
Oct 2, 2011
- Elaine Findlay
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Pork Recipes: How to Cook a Ham or Bacon Hock the British Way
A bacon (or ham) hock is a cheap and tasty cut of pork which delicious and versatile in the kitchen. Learn how it is traditionally cooked in the UK.
Oct 1, 2011
- Elaine Findlay
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