Simple colourful lunch that you will enjoy eating and very healthy for you!

Healthy eating…..?  What is that some may ask, and lets face it we all seem to fall into the trap of eating  food that is not good for us, and less that is good.






Every year in the beginning I start with full intention of eating healthy and I am quite good till my busy season towards the end of the year. When I get so busy  my routine goes all over the place, and I start falling into the trap of having comfort food to keep me going.

Does this happen to you?




Today I thought I share with you one of my simple salad that anyone can make in literary a couple of minutes, and you can use it as a base for other salads which I will share with you in the future.

Basic Salad

1. mixed green salad
2. added some baby spinage leaves
3. 3 gourmet tomatoes cut into quarters or halves
4. sprinkle of shredded cabbage

Today I decided to add

1. lentils
2. small pieces of camembert cheese
3. drizzled with extra virgin oil and red balsamic vinegar
4. cracked pepper

The combination of these yummy flavours is exquisite. Gourmet salad in 2 minutes???
I have to say I also find it easier to keep this up in summer, as I love my hot food, in winter I tend to have more homemade soups for lunch than salads.


What healthy eating do you recommend?

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February = Valentine Day = telling someone you love them = or may be spread the LOVE = I am, by offering FREE SHIPPING for the month of February read on…….

February Special......Free Shipping all over Australia on all orders  $150.00 and over!

This is how it works:
Do your purchases as normal, if you pay via Pay Pal, you will be refunded the difference, if you opt to pay with internet banking, Invoice will be amended and you will pay the balance.
P.S. this offer cannot be used with any other offer or vouchers that I might have or will be offering.
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Berries, Strawberries, Mangoes…stock up your antioxidants…in your freezer and use them as you need them….

Summer, and a visit to your  green grocer, will tell you that summer fruits at the moment are low in price, and if you go the markets, you can also buy them in trays or boxes, which you will get them even cheaper.

Some might say, if I buy a lot I end up throwing them away!






 Just a few hints for you:

• Lately I stocked up on my berries, you all know how expensive they can be
• I bought a whole box…took it home
• Washed them in their little boxes
• Let them drain to
• and straight into in the  freezer

I do the same with:

• Strawberries (you can cut the leaves on top if you wish), again wash drain and place in freezer in their own little punnets

Mangoes

• Freeze them skin and all as you buy them
• when you need to use them take them out of the Freezer, let them thaw, they will not be the same as you bought firm, but it becomes a pulp, which you can mix with cereals, yoghurts, ice-cream, create deserts, such as   cheesecakes, muffins etc..

All the above are great to create delicious shakes:

• throw frozen fruit in a jug
• ice
• milk
• crush and mix altogether with a mixer, and enjoy a scrumptious healthy drink 

Enjoy and save!

If you have any lovely hints and ideas to share love to hear them!

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‘Giveaway’ ~~ Better Homes and Gardens going LIVE from the “24th - 26th February 2012” at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

Yes that’s right…you read right Better Homes and Gardens is coming LIVE from the “24th - 26th February 2012” at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton.


Better Homes and Gardens Magazine was always one of my favourite magazine. As some of you know, I am very creative myself, but I have always loved going through the monthly issue and be inspired by other craft like minded people.

The TV show followed, and I am sure most of you are inspired by the step by step guide that all the lovely presenters, endeavour to entice us with their great projects, for our garden, home or some scrumptious dishes to tantalize our senses!

Well now they have even one better. You now have the opportunity, to meet some of the TV experts in real life.

This fabulous LIVE event brings to life the pages of Australia’s favourite magazine, providing home makers, DIY enthusiasts, keen gardeners and aspiring cooks with inspiring new ideas for their home and garden.
Don’t miss live stage shows from your favourite TV presenters, inspiring ideas, workshops and products for you to try and sensational shopping from over 250 exhibitors. Plus, with plenty of entertainment for the children, this is an unbeatable day out for the whole family!


All your favourite Better Homes and Gardens TV experts will be there and you can see them LIVE!  Graham Ross, Tara Dennis, 'Fast' Ed, Karen Martini, Jason Hodges, Rob Palmer and Johanna Griggs will take to the stage to share their creative and original ideas to help you make yours a better home and garden! Click here to view the stage timetables.



 


For tickets and more info visit bhglive.com.au
“Better Homes & Garden has this “SPECIAL OFFER”
Purchase a double ticket (admits 2) for just $20 – that’s 50% off the door price! To take advantage of this offer, simply click here and enter the code BHGLIVE18. But hurry, offer ends at 5pm 10 February.
 
Love your home? Love your garden? You’ll love Better Homes and Gardens LIVE!
 

Better Homes and Gardens LIVE will be launching in Melbourne this February from 24-26 at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. This 3 day event will host 4 stages, with live demonstrations from the Better Homes and Gardens TV experts, plus there’ll be over 300 companies exhibiting at the event, and to launch the event, I was lucky enough to be offered……10 double passes (a total of 20 complimentary tickets) for  my Melbourne-based readers to attend the event. If you are based in another state, and you want to enter the competition, perhaps you have some relatives, to give them …please feel free to enter. 

Please leave a comment below and tell us why you want to win a double pass for this amazing event?

 

This giveaway ends on the 14th February 2012 ~~  23.55Hrs

The winner will be drawn by random org

Please make sure you leave an email address to be contacted if your name is drawn 

If winners do not claim their prize by 16th February the prize will be re drawn

Thank to all of you that stopped by to enter the giveaway. I appreciate your comments and good luck in the draw, while you are here you can join our Newsletter, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , RSS, Google + and leave a comment that you are and you will receive an extra draw entry. 

Disclosure: I received  10 Double passes from Better Homes and Gardens LIVE   I was not paid to write this review or to blog it.. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.

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The London Mansion by “Teamson” one left in stock!

Just thought I let you know, that I managed to get one London Mansion back in stock...sorry for those who missed out here is one more last chance, as these will be out of stock till early April...



The London Mansion
 

A Dollhouse suited for Barbie and Bratz Dolls, but also can be used for any other dolls 

Doll houses come with 14 pieces of furniture. Windows and Shutters are fixed, and doors open. They are ideal for for Barbie and Bratz Dolls, but are also great for all sorts of dolls.

They are finished off with great illustrations on both the outside and inside. Dolls not included.

Material is MDF……Paint used is non toxic.
Over 1.2 metres tall!

Supplied flat packed and complete with wheels.
Approx Measurements:
London Mansion(84.76 x 34.93 x 127.00cm)
 

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