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Food glorious food!

daljit — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:48:16 +0000

Alfresco dining is perfect in these long summer nights (weather permitting!), and I love having a real casual, and often party like atmosphere. Drinks flowing, loads of food to pick on and share…one of my fave dishes is nacho’s…! This recipe is a spin on that, and goes down a real treat!

Taco spicy ring

A lot easier to prepare, than it looks I promise!

You need one stonebaked tray (godsend!), made from natural stoneware clay, each stoneware piece distributes heat efficiently for even baking and browning. They are ideal for baking pizzas on as well.

Shopping list:

1 lb Ground lean beef or lamb

1 small red onion chopped finely

2 cloves of garlic

1 pack of Taco seasoning mix

1 cup (4oz) cheddar cheese

1/4 cup of jalapeno peppers

2 tbsp of water

2 x tins of refrigerated crossiant dough (all the leading markets sell them in the chilled aisles.

Garnish:

1/2 green pepper

1/2 red pepper

Salsa or make your own.

Lettuce

tomato

1 small red onion

handful of pitted ripe olives

Tub of sour cream

Tub of Guacamole

Now lets begin to cook.

Preheat oven to gas 375

Firstly brown off you meat, and drain the fat if any. Separately fry your onions and garlic in a tbsp of olive oil until golden brown. Stir the onions and garlic into the meat together with the taco seasoning, with the jalopeno peppers, water and cheese and give it all a good mix, this will resemble a rather a crumbly texture, with hardly any sauce. Season with a little salt and pepper, for the desired taste. Leave this aside.

Now for the real creative bit.

Unroll the crescent rolls and separate, arrange triangles in a circle on a round baking stone with wide ends overlapping in center and the points toward the outside. There should be about a 5 inch diameter in the center, for the garnish.

Then scoop some of the mixture evenly onto the wides ends of dough at center of ring. Bring points in and over of the pastry, and tuck underneath the wide end, until you form a nice ring. Don’t worry if there is gap between the pastry…just wait for the cheese to ooze out.

I then just pop it into the oven and bake 20 – 25 minutes until golden brown

Meanwhile, whilst cooking, I prepare the garnish. Which takes all of about 5 mins, chop peppers, onions, olives and mix together with you salsa mix, lay onto your lettuce leaves (select large leaves) and top with sour cream and guacamole, and then place in the middle of the ring when it comes out of the oven.

Tuck in and enjoy!

PICS TO FOLLOW!

Bourjois – Razzle Dazzle

daljit — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:02:10 +0000

Superdrug have certainly got us working this year, the latest challenge was to create two unique Summer Looks using the amazing Bourjois and Rimmel and post.

Bourjois range was perfect, to create that perfect evening summer’s look.

FACE

With a bare face, I moisturised my face, with a face lotion perfect for combination skin. When the moisturiser was well soaked up, I applied the healthy mix foundation which promises to last up to 16 hours, giving you perfectly glowing complexion and toned skin which includes fruit therapy which is radiance boosting. As its the summer, I really wanted to keep the foundation light, so I applied with my finger tips. I found it absorbed into my skin really quickly, although light for my skin tone, it gave me a really good base.

CHEEKS

Bourjois makeup is like candy, it smells absolutely delicious….The Bronzing Powder is just one of them items that looks like a mini chocolate slab. Its really compact, and is really handy to throw into your bag (and it wont make a mess). It gives an immediate boost to your complexion, I just applied it with a brush over my face for an even finish, giving that skin that sun kissed look! It was perfect complement to the foundation, as I was able to match the tone to my skin more effectively.

I’ve never used Bourjois blusher before, but the packaging is really neat, comes with its only mini brush and mirror set. I just added this colour to the top of my cheek bones to give me some colour and to really enhance those eyes more! The colour was rose, and it really complemented the sun kissed look. I love it so much, I kept this cheek look for daytime as well.

EYES

Eyeshadow was the ultra stretchable colour in Violet profound – this was used all over my eyelid, and doubled up to make it more dramatic on the outer corner of my eyes. The brush could have been la bit larger, but the colour was intense and stayed on throughout the evening!

Liner Feautre Noir Felt-tip eyeliner was a real winner, allowing you to draw a line as thick or as thin as you want. I think eyeliner really is the finishing touch to dramatic eyes.

Mascara – Elastic in black, supposed to give 130% more visible length, I wasn’t sure whether it was the liner…but my eyelashes certainly seemed longer, and my daughter asking if I had put spiders on them.!

LIPS

Lipstick- Framboise Exquise was not a colour I usually go for, the texture felt too creamy, I tend to only use matt, however once I introduced 3D effect lipgloss..they soon plumped up, and in the end it really drew more attention to the eyes.

NAILS

I opted for the thick chocolate/burgundy (So Laque) ultra shine. I applied a usual undercoat, and then two layers of the So Laque, finished off with an overcoat. I loved this vamp look, but was disappointed by the end of the night I had chipped nails, not very good.

FEEDBACK

People loved my look, they said the balance of the softer lips, and the dramatic eyes really complemented each other. Everyone thought I looked really healthy, with a nice glow…overall I give Bourjois 9/10 for staying power, packaging, and smell.

The four non blondes

daljit — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:46:36 +0000

It was very interesting receiving this weeks challenge…..brunettes versus blondes (who really does have the most fun) as I recently read a survey on the subject. The results were very interesting.

1) Blondes may have more fun - but it comes at a price. Men don’t trust them.

2) A study found that while fair-haired women are considered to be the most adventurous in bed, brunettes are seen as more reliable in a relationship … and more sexy.

3) In a poll of 1,500 men, more than 60 per cent thought dark-haired girls were the most trustworthy and loyal, compared with just 14 per cent of blondes.

4) The result is men feel brunettes make the best wives.

As a brunette, I can definitely say I’ve had my fair share of fun! I can’t remember any rivalry with Blondes, and never ever wished to be blonde. I love my hair, it really is my crown and glory. There are so many stereotypical perceptions of blondes, blonde jokes, lack of intelligence etc, so I thought it was only fair I put this to the test myself, and conduct my own research…in Edinburgh!

four non blondes

Me and my girlfriends, Bal, Sang and Narry all brunettes I hasten to add were on our latest SATC jaunt, all armed with this weeks task…to find out whether men think Blondes or Brunettes have more fun! We also wanted to know their favourite Brunette!

We started off early…and the first chap I cornered was at the security guy at Birmingham Airport. He said definitely brunettes, and his fave was Kim Kardashian (which he said I resembled…creep!)

In Edinburgh we hung out in the Royal Mile, and the first bunch of lads we spoke to, were on a stag weekend. No surprise here…but the consensus was blondes, however they kept saying that they would end up with a brunette, there were some other comments (unfortunately its not printable!)

One thing I certainly noticed, this research was a real ice breaker…I couldn’t believe how many men loved being part of the survey. I wondered, as there was four hot chicks asking the questions…whether that really had any bearings on the end result…?

The results at the end of the night were not surprising…BRUNETTES definitely have MORE fun…well at least the men of Edinburgh seem to think so!

Poll Results:

Brunettes 57%

Blondes 38%

Red Heads 2%

Ginger 1% (erm…)

Bold 1% (why?)

Grey 1% (interesting…gives me hope for 20 years time!)

Top Brunettes in no order were:

Kim Kardashian (someone said I resembled)

Angelina Jolie

Kristin Steward

Cheryl Cole (although someone mentioned they think she looks like a lollipop)

Kelly Brooke

Katy Perry

Lilly Allen

Freido Pinto

Beyonce

Fergie

Megan Fox

Dancing Queen

daljit — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:05:24 +0000

You are the Dancing Queen, young and sweet, only seventeen (ok not quite)
Dancing Queen, feel the beat from the tambourine
You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene, digging the Dancing Queen

Dancing Queen

On Friday 3rd July 2009, Warwick Castle played host to an all-singing, all-dancing, musical extravaganza with The Music of ABBA – A Pop Symphonic Spectacular. Featuring a host of talented stars from the West End smash hit musical Mamma Mia, the show brought to life the Swedish supergroup’s best-loved hits with the backing of a full symphony orchestra.

A picnic in the park, 100′s of people gathered together for the festivities in the most beautiful and picturesque surroundings of the delightful Warwick Castle. My evening was laid back, and colourful, I was lucky enough to enjoy the experience with my 4 year old daughter, who is a huge Mama Mia movie fan…and knows all the words to the songs, as well as my best friends and their girls.

We were well stocked, with chilled Pimms…really sweetie..cucumber sandwiches (you just have too!) and lots of nibbles and chocolates. So prepared, we even took our own seating with us, just in case the little ones got tired, after dancing the night away, even a tent with blankets, and candelabra, just to give it that romantic touch!

The orchestra was amazing…wherever you were sat, you could hear the ol’ classic ABBA songs, that really truly got you carried away. The evening was really fun, people were dressed up in 70′s fancy dress, there were a few nervous men (believe me they had to be, with the amount of hormones flying around in the fresh air!) Each song got everyone wanting more, and more, from toddlers to OAP’s, the event with the atmosphere was truly amazing…its really hard to explain, but I just felt on such an amazing high.

Before the evening finished there was a dramatic fireworks finale. It was huge, over the grounds of the castle, the evening was so mild, the fireworks just looked spectacular.

One of the best evenings of my life, full of fun, dance and laughter, with the people I love most!

You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene, digging the Dancing Queen….that was me!

You’re beautiful! L’Oreal anti-aging products step by step

daljit — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:06:44 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you Superdrug!

I’ve been a busy guinea pig, as I’ve been testing the top selling must have products from L’Oreal courtesy of Superdrug. As you get older, caring for your skin becomes less of a chore, and more of a necessity…I must admit the years have certainly been kind, must be due to my gorgeous Indian genes, as at 37 I hardly have any wrinkles!

This is my five step daily beauty regime…I’ve converted, as I’ll certainly be putting these products into my shopping basket from now on!

Step 1

The new Loreal Perfect Clean with the Scrublet, that really gives you a refreshed look. Its a foaming gel wash, which comes with its own unique Scrublet, which is a little pad, with hundreds of tiny bristles, which you pop out, you pour on the gel, and give your face the perfect clean scrub. It is a really effective and gentle exfoliater, which you can use daily. And the great thing is there is four to choose from so there’s one for every skin-type!

Step 2

I am addicted to the Youth Code which I have been trialling for a month or so. I love the smooth velvet texture, and it sinks right into your skin. I’ve recommended it to my friends, who just love it!

Try it for yourself, Youth Code available online, with £5 off!

Step 3

I was a little dubioous about trying the new L’Oreal Matt Morphose Foundation. I love my bare minerals fooundation, however, I thought I’d give this a go, as the shade 180 Rosy Sand, really was perfect for my colour skin. I found this a non drying matt foundation, that has a unique feather light souffle texture, that was really easy to apply, giving me long lasting coverage, with no need to reapply during the day…even through a lunch work-out! I love the packaging, its simple but cute, and it pops into your makeup bag. I certainly give this a thumbs up! 10/10!

Step 4

Now, I don’t know about you, but one thing I can’t leave the house with is mascara, I must have tried 100′s of different makes. I really love the thick, full lashes that are soo in fashion. This Double Extension Renewal Serum Inside Mascara from L’Oreal doesn’t disappoint. Its a spectacular mascara that leaves your lashes looking longer, thicker whilst still being nourished at the same time!

Forget fiddly false lashes. If you want longer looking lashes this product is perfect for you!

Step 5

Lastly a L’Oreal first, a boosting serum for your lips, the Color Rishce Anti-Age Serum lipstick, containing Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid, to hydrate and plump with moisture. Lips are enveloped in voluptuous colour that doesn’t feather. The Result? More defined, younger-looking lips. With a slick sexy looking packaging, you’ll definitely want to show one off in your handbag!

Now your ready to face the world!

Pump it Up!

daljit — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:04:42 +0000

When Superdrug asked me to test the revolutionary demo expertise L-Oreal Youth Code I was slightly miffed…anti wrinkle cream, moir? I know I’m in my 30s, but surely I don’t need to start worrying about wrinkles yet?

Whilst waiting for my goodies, still feeling a little dubious, I thought I’d do a little research. The reviews I found were amazing, miracle in jar, gene genius in jar, can’t live without it, its a must…10 years in the making.the list goes on.

Is it really a miracle in a jar, or is the scientific mumbojumbo just another gimmick?

Miracle cream

The Rejuvenating Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream contains ‘pro-gen’ technology which is designed to help tired skin recover and re-establish its natural youthfulness. The claim is that this cream will somehow help your skin ‘re-set’ its own genetic code and so will help to make you look younger.

Day 1

The packaging looks great, upon opening there weren’t any obvious scents, however, when I dipped my finger in, and first applied it to my face, it felt I was applying velvet all over my face. The texture was so smooth, that you almost have to be careful not to apply the whole jar, it felt weird, as my skin totally absorbed it, relishing in the delight of getting a min facial. I was able to apply my makeup over the top of it literally straight away. It made my face look a little plumper and certainly more radiant, but truly didn’t realise the effects until later in the day whilst shopping in Sainsbury’s.

I got stopped by a market researcher, and she said she didn’t want to sell me anything but wanted to ask me a question, firstly whether I was of Italian, Greek or Spanish origin…and I said none, but indian (wandering where the hell this was leading) and then she said, it was because my skin looked so radiant, that she just had to stop and ask what was my secret. Well, I wasn’t really sure what the answer was, was it this little miracle cream in a jar, or was it because I looked a little flushed, as I’d just spent an hour at the gym?

I’ve continued to wear the cream for 10 days, loving the complexion it gives me, I found my skin less drier, however I haven’t noticed a significant difference in the lines on my face…not that there were too many in the first place!

I’m sure, if you’ve got wrinkly skin, you would be able to see a vast improvement, but for now, for me its not a miracle in a jar…but a little mini- facial x

Happy New Year!!!

daljit — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:23:43 +0000

Well what a slow start to the year…with snow making the country come to a stand still..and the cold weather making you want to snuggle up at home and hibernate until the spring, I’m not sure about you, but I’ve found it really hard to motivate myself…especially since I love the New Year.

New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes.

For me its a about starting afresh, a fresh start, clear the decks, out with the old, and in with the new, its a great way of getting rid of the old habits we’ve got into, and planning all the things we never got to do.

So this year starts officially today! Yesterday was supposedly the official DEPRESSING day of the year. Known is the BLUE MONDAY, in January, just when the glow from Christmas has faded off…the weather conditions, debt level (the difference between debt accumulated and our ability to repay the debt), the time since Christmas, the time since failing to keep our New Year’s Resolutions, low motivation levels and the pressure to take action. Enough already. It’s enough to make me close my head in my laptop in a vain attempt to find warmth and comfort in this cold world.

Well yesterday wasn’t actually depressing for me, I’m feeling really motivated, and energised and I can’t wait for the spring to come. I’m looking forward to being fitter and healthier than I’ve ever been…going to get few more holidays abroad in this year! I’ll have loads to blog about on Superdrug….watch this space!

Winter Wonderland…

daljit — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:04:57 +0000

Superdrug have 3 for 2 offer on all thier Christmas Gifts, there are literally hundreds of pressie ideas to suit everyone! And I’m lucky enough to check out the top favorites.

If this seasons getting too much for you…relax with your very own Thai Spa perfect escape kit filled with gorgeous authentic thai ingredients, to really soak away those partying feet! Light a couple of the scented candles (that come with it) fill the bath with the relaxing bath soak, lean back, and put on your eye mask to recreate the spa effect….ZZzzzzz

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This is one of my favourites….with my husband working away so much, this Sweet Snuggles Warm and Cosy Hot Water Bottle does just the job to give me that ‘Big Hug’ effect. It has a plush velvety ocver, and is heart shaped and is perfect to snuggle up to for those duvet days!

Sweet smell of success

daljit — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:46:05 +0000

I have been wearing the latest Into Glamour spray from Impulse in abundance, in the sheer hope of a stranger walking up to me with a bunch of flowers! This latest….very sophisticated sweet smell is rather addictive… I was fortunate enough to receive two delightful bottles of the top selling body spray, Into Glamour from Unilever, and must admit that I am hooked. I’ve never been the one for body sprays, as I’ve always enjoyed squirting perfume all over, but with this new fragrance, I’ve been converted. I keep a bottle in my handbag and also one in my gym bag, I’ve actually had a few people comment on the smell. It’s not musky, but quite light and fruity, with a really nice sophisticated scent. The packaging looks really sexy, and its perfect accessorie for winter partying! What’s more lovely Superdrug currently have it on special offer, so bag yourself one or two of this sexy bodyspray…to leave you smelling absolutely gorgeous…I know I will!

I wish it could be Christmas every day!

daljit — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:52:28 +0000

Something that really cheered my up was my delightful goodie bag packed full of Christmas pressie ideas….believe me Superdrug has certainly got Christmas wrapped up this year…there’s something special for everyone!

Shopping at Superdrugs couldn’t be easier, they have an easy to navigate site, and you can search for items by price, and you can bag some really fab stocking fillers, and what’s more, they are offering free delivery when you spend £35 or more!

So lets begin, this is my Christmas shopping list!

Children’s Fluffy Heat Jewellery Box will be for my gorgeous daughter Uma, firstly its pink..(believe me that helps) and its fluffy…(trust me its a girlie thing) and lastly it’s sturdy and robust to hold little girlie bits and bobs, including my jewellery. (At least I’ll know where to look, when my items go missing!

Ah, who wouldn’t love this cutie, florals Bear & Bath Gift Set, would be perfect little pressie for Jenny, I know she will be able to soothe the stress of the day (she is a teacher), with this gorgeous, mini bath tub filled with refreshing spa products and sensuous aromatherapy scents, which includes two rose fizz bombs, body lotions and bath gel, and its very own little teddy to keep her company!

I was fortunate to test Superdrugs naturally sourced products, and must admit that I really liked the quality of them, therefore I am extremely tempted to keep these for myself…but I’m going to be good, this will make do for my sis! The Superdrug Vitamen E Body Duo is the perfect combination for glorious sexy silk skin. Pam would love these products as they contain powerful antioxidants which not only revitalises and protects the skin, it also helps combat the damaging effects of free radicals and shield it against the environment.

The exfoliating scrub is easy to use, and helps stimulate the skin and improve circulation, the real big treat to the body are to smooth on the luxurious All Over Body Cream….not will she only have a velvety soft body…but her bathroom shelves are going to look oh so trendy!

Who wouldn’t be able to resist a kiss under the mistletoe with the sexy Flutter pretty lips, trio of gorgeous lip glosses. These are soo going to come in handy for Mani my sexy niece. Fresh in Uni…what boy will be able to resist her charms, with these sexy lip glosses shimmering in the dark! Boys you have been warned!

Colourworks Club Shimmer Compat is one I’ll be keeping for myself! This gorgeous shimmering bronzing set, comes with its very own brush, its is perfect make-up from work to a night on the dance floor, with a subtle glitter effect, it will make me shine for the right reasons!

Are you like me always forgetting where you put your keys? I’m always leaving mine behind somewhere….well not any more, because this little stocking filler, which I’m just going to have to keep for myself, its the fabulous Colourworks Giant Gem Keyring, its big enough to find in my handbag, and light enough to leave on my keys!

It’s just so trendy to carry your little pooch with you where ever you go! This gift is soo chavtastic, and is the perfect little pressie combo for Alisha, she’s going to look like a super cool chick…perfect when she’s only 3!

Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of us all? Well its you Nari…I’ve seen you sneakily topping up your lippy…well hide no more, with this little gem…litterally, beautiful Gem Heart Compact Mirror you’ll be getting it out of the handbag at any occasion! Happy Christmas Nari!

Sweet snuggles sweetheart mini soaps look so yummy and good enough to eat! Beautifully scented, these are perfect for adding to your sock draw or even on show….just be careful the kids don’t eat them thinking they are sweet! As your such a sweetie yourself Bal, this pressie is for you!

Someone who really deserves some pampering is my sister-in-law Rani…she’s always got her little pinkies painted, this fab trio of Flutter Pretty Nails is going to keep her well occupied of this coming festive period….she’ll have no excuse to keep swapping her looks, as these three nail varnishes are bang on season….just bring her the Santa babe!

With love from Superdrug!

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Food glorious food!

Taco spicy ring

Shopping list:

Garnish:

Now lets begin to cook.

Now for the real creative bit.

Tuck in and enjoy!

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