Sunday, 15 January 2017
Did you know that .....
A one minute
kiss burns 26 calories. (another good
reason to kiss your boo!!!)
Did you know that .......
Ralph Lauren’s
original name was Ralph Lifshitz
( Yeah don’t blame him for changing
that one, I would too.)
Tanzanian Style Mussel Curry
In this Tanzanian seafood curry,
mussels are cooked in a sauce spiced with cloves, cardamom and ginger and
enriched with creamy coconut milk.
Prep and cook time:
40mins
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
· 2 tbsp vegetable oil
· 1 large onion, finely chopped
· 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
· 4 cloves
· 2 tsp minced ginger
· 2 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 ½ tsp ground coriander
· 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
· ¾ tsp cardamom
· ¼ tsp turmeric
· ¼ tsp dried chillies flakes
· 1 Tin of chopped tomatoes
· 400ml hot chicken stock
· 1 tin of coconut milk
· 1 kg mussels, cleaned
· Lime juice to taste
Steps
1. Heat
the oil in a large saucepan and add the onion, pepper and cloves and fry for
about 8 mins until soft.
2.
Stir in the ginger, garlic and spices and fry for 30 secs until fragrant.
3.
Then mix in the chopped tomatoes, followed by the chicken stock, bring
to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins.
4.
Add in the coconut milk, bring to the boil, reduce heat add in the
mussels, and simmer for about 6 mins until all the mussels are open.
5. Add
tamarind and salt to taste.
6.
Discard any unopened
mussels and serve with rice and coriander.
Bon appetit!
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
Keto Diet: What is it?
The keto diet
short for ketogenic diet is a very low-carb,
high-fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and other
low-carb diets. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake, and
replacing it with fat. The reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic
state called ketosis.
Ketosis is
a metabolic process that occurs when the body does not have enough glucose for
energy.
So what sort
of food can you eat on a keto diet? Well .........
Basically
lots of fat and protein but good fat. To find out which fats are good and which
are classed as bad see http://junesecrets.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/does-eating-fat-make-you-fat.html
Sunday, 8 January 2017
Don't Settle For 'Almost Right'!!! You Can Get The Right Shade For you.
So if you're
like me its very difficult to get foundation that exactly matches your skin
tone. I end up having to buy two shades of foundation and mixing them
to together to get my perfect shade. I never manage to get it just right but I
get it almost right.
I tried many
different brands from House of Tara to MAC to Bobbi Brown to Nars to Sleek
and even some whose names I struggle to pronounce. I do try the product
out at shop and even have it put on my face but somehow somewhere when I get
home they suddenly don't match.
A foundation
adjuster is a pigmented liquid than can adjust the colour or shade of your
foundation. They come in various colours although why anyone would need a red,
purple or green colour adjuster is beyond me. Personally I think all you need
is white, to make foundation lighter and dark brown to make it darker.
That's just my humble opinion.
To my
surprise though most of the big makeup brands don't offer foundation adjusters,
I called them all, talk about missing a trick. Anyway after much research I
narrowed it down to two main brands that I would trust....
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| Illamasqua £36 per 30ml |
The first one
is the Ilamasqua skin base mixer (this is the brand I used in the makeup
class). It's a little pricey at about £36 (approx. 14,000 Naira) per 30ml, but as you only used a drop
or two each time it should last a long time. It comes in a variety of colours
including white, amber, terracotta and chestnut.
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| The different shades available |
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| Body Shop adjusting drops £10 per 15ml |
if you're between two shades of foundation get the darker one and then lighten it. The more drops you add the lighter it gets and a little goes a very long way so use very sparingly. It should not change the quality of your foundation. Mine doesn't changed the quality of my MAC matchmaster. My friend has used it with her NARS but I haven't tried any other brands. Please let me know if you do.
I should say
that foundation adjusters are just that, they adjust your foundation and are not meant to
substitute it. They should not be used on their own but always mixed with your
foundation.
If you would like to get your hands on of these see www.nuerasshoppingmall.com
If you would like to get your hands on of these see www.nuerasshoppingmall.com
Editor's Pick: African print on jeans
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| Warning!!!! This does not work if your belly tends to sit in your lap when you sit or lies down next to you when you lie down so just respect yourself . |
Editor's Pick: Best Courts
I love court shoes. They are versatile and can transform an outfit from casual to smasual. They can be worn with any outfit from Aso Oke to your favourite jeans and t shirt. But there are court shoes and there are court shoes. My favourite designer is Ted Baker. There's always something about his court shoes. They have that certain, as they say in French je na sais quoi. They never fail to give your outfit that last bit of vavavoom. These are my favourite Ted baker courts....
1. The Savenni - This leather upper pointed toe 110mm stiletto heel with a metallic bow detail is a cut above ordinary cuts. It was originally £140 but is now on sale at £84 but hurry it won't be on the shelves for much longer.
Read more ...
1. The Savenni - This leather upper pointed toe 110mm stiletto heel with a metallic bow detail is a cut above ordinary cuts. It was originally £140 but is now on sale at £84 but hurry it won't be on the shelves for much longer.
2. The Savei- This printed patent leather court is pointed and has a 90mm heel with a metallic bow stud at the back and ortholite padding for that extra bit of comfort. This beautifully crafted court will make a perfect addition to your after-dark look. It comes in Jet and black and for a sale price of £84 (approximately 33,000 Naira)down from £140, it's a steal.
3. The last but by no means the least is the Peetch court - This brooch detailed pointed toe 100mm metallic heeled court with micro bow detailing will make a wonderful addition to your shoe collection. It comes in a variety of colours including baby pink, blue, black, fuchsia, oxblood, red and grey. My favourite is the grey because it's makes the effect really pop.
Saturday, 7 January 2017
Brazillian Chicken Stir Fry.
This stir fry is quick and easy to prepare. For those days when
you just don’t have time to make a three-course meal.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
· 1 tsp ground pepper
· ½ tsp cayenne pepper
· 1/3 cup soy sauce
· ¼ cup coconut milk
· 1 tbsp tomato puree
· 4 tbsp olive oil
· 4 boneless chicken breast, diced
· 2 medium red bell peppers, sliced
· 1 scotch bonnet, diced
· 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
· 1 medium pineapple, diced
· 1 tbsp grated ginger
· 2 cloves of garlic, grated
· 1 cup cooked black beans, if from can then rinsed and drained
· 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Steps
Preparation
time: 15mins
Cooking
time: 20minsServes: 4
Ingredients
· 1 tsp ground pepper
· ½ tsp cayenne pepper
· 1/3 cup soy sauce
· ¼ cup coconut milk
· 1 tbsp tomato puree
· 4 tbsp olive oil
· 4 boneless chicken breast, diced
· 2 medium red bell peppers, sliced
· 1 scotch bonnet, diced
· 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
· 1 medium pineapple, diced
· 1 tbsp grated ginger
· 2 cloves of garlic, grated
· 1 cup cooked black beans, if from can then rinsed and drained
· 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Steps
1.
In a small bowl mix together the ground pepper and cayenne. In a medium bowl
mix together the soy sauce, coconut milk and tomato puree.
2.
Toss the diced chicken with a drizzle of soy sauce.
3.
Heat a large wok over high heat and add two tablespoons of oil and once hot,
add the chicken. Stir fry the chicken for about 5 minutes or until cooked
through and browned all over. Then remove and set aside.
4.
Return the wok to high heat, add another tablespoon of oil and the bell
peppers, scotch bonnet and jalapeno peppers. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes, then add
the pineapple, ginger and garlic. Continue to cook the veggies for another 3
minutes or until the pineapple is just beginning to caramelize.
5.
Sprinkle your spices over the veggies and cook 1 minute. Pour in the soy sauce
mixture and return the chicken to the wok. Continue cooking the stir fry for
about 3 minutes or until the sauce coats the chicken. Stir in the black beans
and remove from the heat. Stir in the chopped parsley. Serve the stir fry over
coconut rice if possible but white rice is fine too.
10 Things Guys Actually Want In A Wife.
1. Someone who has drive and ambition
and doesn’t just sit around posting selfies after selfies tagged #grateful or #weekendmode
2. Someone who supports him even when he
has crazy ideas like quitting his job and using a huge chunk of the
family savings to start a business.
3. Someone he can be vulnerable with and
trust with all his secrets, dreams and desires and also his fears.
4. Someone who loves to spend time with
him but is independent enough to go out on their own once in a while.
5. Someone he can have mind-blowing sex
with.
6. Someone who accepts that he’s a
work-in progress.
7. Someone who will not give up easily
on them because, like him, they believe that their relationship is for keeps.
8. Someone who keeps surprising him (in
a good way) by growing as a person and gaining new experiences.
9. Someone who speaks their mind and is
not just a yes man or yes woman rather.
10.Someone
who loves him as he is, doesn’t try to change him and lets him be himself
whilst helping him be the best version of himself possible.
Keto Diet: Lets put it to the test
So it's a new
year and my new year's resolution is new healthier me which means I'm going to
enjoy myself more, worry less and yes reduce my waistline by several inches. So
been hearing a hit the Keto Diet and decided to try it.
What is Keto
Diet? Well it is basically a low carb high fat and protein diet. Recently
scientists have discovered that cutting out fat from out diet is actually
making us fatter not thinner, I bet in a few years they will find evidence to
say the opposite, but for now fat is not your enemy.
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| Currently weighing 79.6kg with a waistline of 37" |
I am looking
forward to this challenge especially if it helps me achieve my goal of slimming
down but I am a little weary about whether going on a high protein diet is a
wise decision in this economy. But I currently weigh 79.6kg as shown and
my waist is generous 37". For my height I should weigh below 70kg and my
waistline should be below 33" otherwise I am risk of developing high blood
pressure ( so the doctors says) ...... so desperate times call for desperate
measures.
Anyways
follow my progress and let me know your experiences with the Keto diet.
Peace Out
Your Girl
Laura
Beauty Hack: How to get rid of dry cracked heel
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| Pumice Stone |
Well fear no more because these
home remedies will solve your problem:
The first one is the oil remedy
Olive and sesame oil are great
sources of vitamin E and moisturizes the skin well.
Every night before bed massage Olive or sesame oil on your
heels, put on a pair of socks then go to bed and in the morning they will be
softer. You can also use coconut oil for this hack.
The second is
the over ripped banana.
Take an over ripped banana that is almost black and
soft to touch. Just mash it up and apply it to you heels.
Leave it on for 15-20 mins then wash it off with
some warm water. If you suffer from severe cracking mash an avocado with the
banana as it contains essential oils.
The third and
final hack is the lemon juice.
Wash your feet in warm water and dry. Then add
lemon juice to 1 teaspoon of Vaseline (petroleum jelly) and rub the mixture
onto your feet concentrating on your heels. Leave it on overnight and then wash
off in the morning. As the mixture is a little sticky I advise you wear a pair
of socks.
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| Lemon and Vaseline mixture |
The acidic properties of the lemon juice will soften the rough cracked heels whilst the Vaseline will nourish and moisturise them.
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