These tacos are a great flavour combination. The salsa is a great healthy alternative to sugar-filled, shop-bought BBQ sauces. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes You’ll need: For the salsa: 250g hulled strawberries 2 ripe avocados A squeeze of lime juice 1 red onion 3 jalapenos 1 small handful of fresh coriander Seat salt and pepper …
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Soft and Gentle launch new PH balanced feminine care range
I was recently at the breakfast launch of Soft and Gentle’s new feminine care range which took place in Farringdon. A little out of the way for me, not to mention it was a rainy day but all was forgiven when I got there, thanks to the beautiful setting. Soft and Gentle are known for their deodorant range but …
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I admit I have an obsession with earphones but then again what would you expect from someone who goes through at least 2 a month and that’s in a good month. That is until I met the yurbuds which lasted 18 months before I had to add it to my earphones grave yard. Yes, my unhealthy attachment to my mobile …
Read More »My favourite fragrances of spring 2016
Spring is finally here and I’m obsessing about fragrances. Light, fresh and hopefully long-lasting are the characteristics I look for in a fragrance this time of year. So far, here are the fragrances that have passed the spring test: Lovey Sheer by SJP – £35 Having just come in possession of this newly launched fragrance by SJP. I can tell you, …
Read More »Blondes to have even more fun with PRO:VOKE Liquid Blonde Range
Last week, PRO:VOKE launched Liquid Blonde, a new professional hair care range designed to tone, refresh colour and boost shine in highlighted, multi-toned blonde hair. With visible results in just one wash! The launch took place at the Ham Yard Hotel Terrace. First, I didn’t know the Ham Yard Hotel had a rooftop terrace. It was a beautiful setting, a …
Read More »Dr. Jackson Expedition Pack
Beauty directors swear by the day and night cream, and we’ve heard some pretty good things about the detox tea so we thought it was time we sampled some of Dr. Jackson’s beauty products. We thought the £35 Dr. Jackson’s Expedition Pack, is the perfect way to do this. It gives an introduction to the core Dr. Jackson’s range, giving …
Read More »Origins Of adds a new dimension to the capital’s food scene.
Earlier this month, Origins Of launched its debut menu at Spitalfields unique Blessing’s wine & cocktail bar, and I was there to sample the atmosphere and Middle Eastern-inspired menu. The event was housed in a three story townhouse – Blessing’s which offers a range of individual spaces for guests to feel at home no matter their mood or reason for …
Read More »Explore your adventurous side with the new Wanderlust Collection by Kiko Milano
I was vaguely aware of Kiko Milano and hadn’t tried a lot of their products except the lip scrub. But I was curious about their latest press launch at the Covent Garden store so I tagged along and it’s a good thing I did because now, the brand is firmly on my radar and I’m loving the products I’ve seen …
Read More »Recipe: Courgette, spinach & ricotta lasagne
Preparation time:30 minutes Cooking time:60 minutes Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes Serves: 6 – 8 Calories: 452 Ingredients 55g butter 40g plain flour 750ml semi-skimmed milk 2 x 260g bag essential Waitrose spinach, washed 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano ½ tsp grated nutmeg 250g essential Waitrose Ricotta Cheese 1 tbsp olive oil 4 medium courgettes, coarsely grated 2 cloves …
Read More »The Beauty Reasons why I love Herbalife Formula 1 Shake Mix
I must admit when I first got involved with Herbalife products back in December (2015), it was for weight loss reasons. 2 smoothies as meal replacements and a normal meal in the evening and watch the extra pounds fall off sounded good to me. But ignore my lack of discipline to stick to the simple plan or my love of …
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