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Features
T.V. Presenter Gaby Roslin is launching her Glamournomics (glamorous and economical) concept to enable the everyday woman to live the celebrity lifestyle minus the celebrity price tag. The concept of having a glamorous lifestyle involves everything from what you wear, the products you use and how you spend your free time. To reflect this, Gaby has created a Top 10 list which includes some of the luxury must-haves and the budget alternatives that are equal, if not better than the luxury product.
Celebrity Chef Phil Vickery Cooks Up A Pudding Storm Everybody loves a good pud! From homemade apple pie to granny’s spotted dick or mum’s treacle tart, everyone’s a winner. But how often do you make home-made puds and do you really know where to start? Well don’t panic! Celebrity chef Phil Vickery is here to save the day. This month Phil is creating a delicious Rose and Raspberry Meringue Mess.
Cooking Ideas Hot Cross Bun and Apricot Butter Pudding
A wonderful Easter alternative
to the traditional bread and butter pudding. The sweet and spicy buns
and apricots make a superb combination together with the creamy yogurt
and milk. Serves 4-6 4 hot cross buns Preheat the oven 180ºC, gas mark 4. Slice the buns vertically into thick slices and butter one side of each slice. Grease an ovenproof dish with a little butter and arrange the bread slices on the base, overlapping slightly. Scatter over the apricots. Place the eggs, milk, yogurt and sugar in a bowl and whisk to mix thoroughly. Pour the mixture over the bread and apricots. Place the dish in a large roasting tin. Fill the tin half way up with boiling water. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the custard is just set. Remove from the oven. Serve with Yeo Valley Greek Yogurt or Yeo Valley Crème fraiche. Nutritional Information Per serving: calories 342kcal, carbohydrates 40.1g, total sugars 28.3g, protein 9.6g total fats 17.2g, saturated fat 8.9g, fibre 1.9g, sodium 0.14g, calcium 184mg Per 100g calories 196kcal, carbohydrates 22.9g, total sugars16.2g, protein 5.5g, total fats 9.8g, saturated fat 5.1g, fibre 1.1g, sodium 0.081g, calcium 105mg
Bottlegreen Lemongrass, Ginger & Coconut Cake
175g (6oz) butter (at room temperature),
plus extra for greasing 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan oven 160°C, Gas Mark 4. Butter a 1.2 lire (2 pint) capacity non-stick ring cake tin or a 20cm (8 inch) round cake tin. 2 Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy – this will take about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, whisking well between each addition. 3 Fold in the flour using a large metal spoon. Do this very lightly, without beating, to keep the air in the mixture. Add the coconut, then gently stir in 2 tbsp of the Bottlegreen Lemongrass & Ginger cordial. 4 Spoon the mixture into the cake tin, levelling the surface. Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for about 45 minutes, or until the cake is risen and golden. Test with a fine skewer pierced into the centre of the cake to check that it is done – the skewer should come out clean. Bake for a little longer, if necessary. 5 Cool the cake for a few minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack. Dilute the remaining cordial with 4 tbsp just-boiled water. Spoon this slowly and evenly over the top of the cake, allowing it to soak in. Leave the cake to cool completely. 6 To decorate, mix the icing sugar with a little cold water to make a thin icing. Drizzle this over the cake. Arrange the sliced ginger on top with the lemon rind, then serve. Serves 8
Tackle your spring cleaning with Justin & Colin: Let’s be honest, we never really look forward to the daunting big spring clean but TV’s interior design duo Justin Ryan and Colin McAllister have a few suggestions to make the process easier and more fun: “Hey - if Anthea Turner can become a domestic goddess then surely the rest of us can follow suit too? Spring cleaning should be fun, easy and the kind of pastime that’s not just left to one person. Share! And don’t fret if the idea of a major spruce up leaves you cold – follow our hot guide and you’ll soon clean up! " “First things first – your spring cleaning shouldn't take all season, so make sure you have a grand plan. Assemble all the equipment and products you’ll need for every spill, stain and spot. Plan out your cleaning timetable and be realistic over what you can achieve on a day-to-day basis. A deep, every nook and cranny clean can take a few days, so pace yourself and try not to overwork each day – remember that spring cleaning should be a pleasurable experience and not a chore! Sharing work means half the time - and half the trouble - so get your partner or kids to give you a hand. After all - whose mess is it anyway?" “To fail to plan is to plan to fail” so, before you start chucking yourself at a seemingly never ending task, go from room to room and make a list of everything that needs to be done. Start at the top and work your way down, listing dusty areas, dirty paintwork, furniture in need of polish and floors in need of a spruce. Listing these chores on paper allows you to mentally contain the work and makes the whole exercise feel much more achievable. With one room listed, move onto the next until you’ve got a game plan for the whole house. Post your plans on the door of each room and you’ll remove the worry about where to begin and you’ll remove any excuses for not getting it done!" “Plans made, get ready
to rumble! Pop on your favourite pumping disco track, turn up the volume
and boogie those black bags and boxes away… And if that doesn’t
guarantee a clean sweep, then our hot tips will:" 1. Start working from the top down, moving from the inside to the outside. That way you’ll avoid dirtying what you just cleaned. 2. Keep things close to hand – pop all your cleaning materials into a handy basket or carrier to transport easily from room to room. 3. For sparkling-clean windows, use a smear free cleaner and then buff to a perfect shine. Or try your granny’s idea of newspaper and vinegar – sure its smells like a chip shop, but boy does it shine… 4. Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Steam-clean or vigorously vacuum your mattress keeping your bedroom windows open to let everything properly air. Flip over your mattress every time you make the bed with fresh linen. 5. Pop in an air freshener to refresh the air - and make sure you use one that changes perfume. The Ambi Pur 3volution (£7.99 from all good supermarkets) is genius courtesy of its alternating trio of smells which makes sure your nose doesn’t become immune to ‘static’ aroma. Why not try the apt Spring Collection of fragrances, available in Blossoming Flowers and Fresh Gardens for a clean and sparkling aroma. Ambi Pur 3volution has three alternating but complementary fragrances, which are released in a continuous cycle, one after the other, every 45 minutes so you always notice them and can enjoy the scents again and again and again. Perfect for complementing all your hard work. 6. Clear your closet - swap your summer and winter wardrobes over and vacuum pack your unseasonable clothes away for next year. Be ruthless - if you didn’t wear it this year and will never fit into it again, give it to charity and free up valuable storage space. 7. Multi task - do two things at once; while bed linen is washing in the machine, for example, clean the bathroom. 8. Steam-clean your carpets if possible, or simply vacuum paying special attention to corners and under furnishings as well as open traffic areas. Make sure your vacuum is clean before you start to avoid that dirty vacuum smell! 9. Sort your drawers! Empty out each one, wipe with a damp cloth and examine the contents – throw away odd socks etc and use drawer organisers for socks and underwear. Consider lining with scented paper. 10.Become a handyman (or
woman) and make small ongoing repairs around the house so things don‘t
get worse – stick down peeling paper and paint out ceiling stains
etc. If you're not the handy type then don’t just let your home
fall into disarray – get someone in and keep your home well maintained!” Ambi Pur Spring Collection 3volution Plug-ins provide
continuous fragrance for 90 days (if used on a minimum setting for 12
hours per day). Primary unit: £7.99 (RRSP). Perfume Refill: £4.49
(RRSP)
Cookery with Canned Foods
FromBumptoGrump are happy to announce that we will be featuring a series of webcasts highlighting the value of canned foods. James Martin gives viewers his top tips on getting started in the kitchen by recommending store cupboard essentials. He says “The key to being able to cook quick, easy, nutritious meals is all in the preparation. You need the correct ingredients in your cupboard, the right recipes to cook and the basic equipment in your kitchen. Canned foods are a great store cupboard essential – they are convenient, healthy and have a long shelf life. For example canned tomatoes can be used in a multitude of recipes, have no artificial preservatives and count as one of your ‘5 a Day’. What could be better?”
As well as dishing out useful advice, James also demonstrates how basic ingredients that people have in their store cupboards can be used to create fantastic dishes such as Moroccan Chicken with Minted Cous Cous and Chickpeas.
The series of 4 webcasts and 5 podcasts, presented by broadcaster and Mum-of-three Philippa Forrester, take you through the culinary year with advice and quick and easy recipes to feed your hungry hordes! Check out www.cannedfood.co.uk
for all the recipes featured and a shopping list creator to make it
simple to cook along with James at home.
A bit of flirting is good for the spirit.
1. Superflirts are relaxed. Stop being needy and relax. If you need something desperately, it'll show and they'll run a mile. Relationships are not about finding someone to make you whole, they are about being complete yourself and finding someone to share the joy of life with. If necessary, take a personal development seminar or read some self help books. 2. Superflirts like themselves. Start being and liking yourself. If you don't like the way you are, then how can you expect anyone else to. And if you pretend to be someone you are not, other people may fall for that person, NOT you! 3. Superflirts dissolve barriers. Eliminate the barriers you create.
Stop telling yourself before you've even tried that there isn't anyone
out there or they won't like you because it will leak out of you for
everyone to see. Start thinking about what wonderful qualities you have
to offer the 4. Superflirts are top Connectors. Expand your network. Bars and clubs are the worst places to meet people. Make a list of everyone you know. You'll be surprised how they may be able to expand your social scene. No-one ever met the love of their life sitting at home watching TV. Join Social networks, online groups. Get connected, plug into the grid. 5. Superflirts spread sunshine. Be a mood enhancer not a mood hoover. Find something positive to say about life rather than complaining constantly. Everyone hates those black cloud people who sweep away their good moods. Check yourself from time to time, how many times have you said something positive today rather than something negative? When you see someone without a smile, think about giving them one of yours. Make it your religion to make other people feel good for no good reason. 6. Superflirts see it, like it, tell you. Develop your complimenting skills
Each time you meet new people, make a mental list of all the genuine
compliments you can give. Once you've built up the complimenting muscle,
start using it for real. Give them out indiscriminately and see 7. Superflirts smile and make eye contact. Exercise your smile and eye muscles. Focus on what's positive about you, smile about it, catch someone's eye and then smile at them, for no reason. Short frequent eye contact with a smile tells them you are connecting with them, that you are a nice person, that you know how to be happy and it makes them feel good. Make a habit of being someone that people enjoy having around. 8. Superflirts do small talk well. Have something to talk about. Scan a newspaper daily, go to the movies, subscribe to a general interest magazine. Form an opinion on something current that interests you and be prepared to use it in conversation. 9. Superflirts accept and learn from rejection. Rejection is a sign to try something
else. Be sure not to set yourself up for rejection before it happens.
Saying things like 'he won't like me' or she'll be rude to me in front
of my friends' is the kiss of death to any encounter. Your inner 10. Superflirts make you feel interesting. Be interesting by being interested.
Try listening more than talking - a good ration is 40/60. When someone
starts to talk, imagine they're the most fascinating person in the world.
Let the person have their moment of glory before diving in with 11. Superflirts do great rapport. Don't be a space invader. A sideways approach is generally less threatening than a head on confrontation. Notice their reactions as you move closer and adjust accordingly. Someone moving back is a sign that you have overstepped their personal space boundary. Try to pick up on the minute signals that say you're getting too close' Look out for crinkles around the eye, head going down, change in breathing, mouth movements. All these subtle signals appear BEFORE someone move back. If you can catch them early you'll avoid invading their space. 12. Superflirts know their levels. Be realistic. Sorry, if Brad
or Angelina ever get unhitched, they will probably not be interested
in you. 13. Superflirts do it with love. Say no nicely. Ladies, this is for you. You never know who's watching. ALWAYS reject someone nicely with a kind word and leaving them feeling better for the encounter with you. If someone sees you rejecting someone cruelly, chances are they won't risk approaching you. 14. Superflirts have integrity. Don't play phone games. No one likes to be made a fool of. Guys, if you take a phone number, use it, within three days. Ladies, if you don't want them to call, don't give a fake number, just say no nicely.
Spread the love with Filippo Berio The twinkle in your eye can mean only one thing – you're in love!. We have all heard the saying ‘the quickest way to a man’s heart is through the stomach’, so why not romance your partner or impress a potential beau with these delicious treats from Filippo Berio. The family run Italian Olive Oil specialist has created the perfect menu for a romantic night you won’t forget. With over 130 years of expertise, skillfully blending authentic Mediterranean olive oils, Filippo Berio understands how different flavours work together to create delicious, mouth-watering taste sensations. Try this exquisite three-course meal below using their range of discerning olive oils. Each dish is so easy to prepare but is certain to create just the right ambience for a night of love and romance. Crunch-coated Aubergine and Mozzarella Parcels
1 aubergines 1. Slice the aubergines lengthways, discarding the end slices, to make 8 (1cm/ ¼ in) thick slices. Place slices on a grill rack, spray each with a little of the oil, and cook under a hot grill for 3-4 minutes, turning once until pale golden on both sides. 2. Spray oil in a large frying pan and heat. Place a slice of mozzarella cheese, tomato and a basil leaf on one end of the aubergine. Fold over the aubergine to enclose the filling and secure each with a cocktail stick. 3. Mix the breadcrumbs and polenta together on a plate. Dip each aubergine parcel, first in the egg and then the breadcrumb mixture to coat. Add to the hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning once until golden and crisp. Remove cocktail sticks and serve with salad and crusty bread. Seared Beef with Rocket
3 tbsp Filippo Berio Mild &
Light Olive Oil Spray Method: 1. Spray olive oil in a large frying pan and heat. Add the onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Remove the onions. 2. Trim the steaks and season with the pepper. Add the steaks to the pan and seal each steak for about 1 minute each side, then cook to desired degree of pinkness. 3. Toss together the rocket,
onions, parsley, Parmesan, vinegar and 4. To serve, put the steak onto 2 hot serving plates then top with the salad and serve at once. Chocolate Fudge Cake
Preparation time: 15 minutes
+ chilling 175g/6oz plain flour For the icing: 1. Preheat the oven to 170C/Fan 150C/325F/Gas Mark 3. Oil and base line two 20cm/8in round sandwich tins. Sift the first five ingredients together. Add remaining ingredients and use an electric whisk to beat together for 1 minute. 2. Pour into the prepared tins; bake for 20-25 minutes or until springy to the touch. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from tins, transfer to wire rack and leave until cold. 3. In a small pan heat the chocolate and cream together, stirring until smooth. Cool the mixture and then chill for 30 minutes. Sandwich the cakes together with a third of the icing; spread the remainder over the top and sides of the cake. Serve in wedges.
KITKAT treats
After over indulging during Christmas most of us want to get back to a more varied, balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle. Although this may be tough, you don’t have to give up everything you love, just eat healthily. Why not treat yourself to a lower calorie snack, such as a 2 finger KitKat biscuit, with only 107 calories it can be enjoyed as part of a varied, balanced diet. If you fancy a mid morning snack don’t reach straight for the pastries, make simple swaps to lower calorie options. For example, you can substitute a high calorie snack for a 2 finger KitKat biscuit. FOOD SWAP SUGGESTIONS* KitKat is available from
supermarkets nationwide with an RRP of £1.39 for a pack of 10.
Cook with Bertolli Bertolli is lending mums a helping hand in the kitchen, with the launch of five pasta sauces, ideal for Bolognese. Packed full of natural ingredients and containing no artificial colours or preservatives, the new range is available in five flavours – Original, Basil, Garlic, Spicy and Creamy Tomato – so there’s something to suit all tastes!
Bertolli
Meatballs Preheat the oven to 200 degrees
(Gas mark 6)
Prep time: 25 minutes 1 tbsp Bertolli Extra Virgin
Olive Oil Warm a heavy bottomed saucepan
Serves: 4 1 dsp Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive
Oil Set oven to 190 degrees/fan
oven 170 degrees/gas mark 5
Prawn
linguine with a creamy sauce and cherry tomatoes Cook the linguine according
to the instructions on the pack
Serves: 4 Preheat oven to 180 degrees/fan
oven 160 degrees/gas mark 4
Warming Recipes Courtesy of Filipo Berio
Roast Potatoes with Garlic
Preparation time: 10 minutes 900g/2lb potatoes, peeled 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/Fan 180C/400F/Gas Mark 6 and put a large roasting tin in the oven to heat. 2. Cut the potatoes into large, even chunks. Boil in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain, return to the pan, cover with the lid and shake the pan to roughen up the edges of the potatoes. Set aside. 3. Add the oil to the roasting tin and return to the oven for 2 minutes. Tip the potatoes into the hot oil, then turn to coat in oil. Roast for 30minutes. Turn over the potatoes, add the garlic cloves and roast for a further 25-30minutes or until crisp and golden. Serve immediately. www.filippoberio.co.uk/recipes
Baked Chicken with Potatoes and Red Onions
Serves 4 6 large skinless, chicken thighs
fillets (approx 500g) 1. Heat the oven to 200°C/Fan
180°C/400°F or Gas Mark 6. www.filippoberio.co.uk/recipes
Smoothies Fancy an energy burst that's as fresh as fresh can be? Check out the recipes below, kindly reproduced courtesy of Energy Kitchen
Discovering yourself
Do you want to know more about you - why you do what do, why you think and feel as you do? Do you want to resolve issues - perhaps that have been troubling you for years...? The most important popular psychology
book since Daniel Goleman's "Emotional Intelligence" (1996)
and Susan Blackmore's "The Meme Machine" (1999), "Knowing
Me, Knowing You", provides the most complete understanding to date
of the human psyche. In the frame of a journey to self-discovery, Keith
E. Rice pulls together and integrates the most powerful 'cutting edge'
models in the behavioural sciences to explain how and why we think and
behave as we do. He provides suggestions and strategies as to what we
might do about aspects of ourselves we would like to change. He also
explores the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and offers suggestions
as to how we can get more out of them, using the insights gained. From
"Knowing You, Knowing Me", we learn that we have up to 8 'mini-selves'
or motivational systems which shape how we think and what we believe
about ourselves and others. These systems and how they work are themselves
influenced by our natural temperamental dispositions. The backbone of
Rice's integrated approach is the Spiral Dynamics model, developed by
Don Beck & Chris Cowan from the work of Clare W. Graves. The approach
is set on a foundation of Hans J. Eysenck's Dimensions of Personality
and played out through the Neurological Levels hierarchy of Robert Dilts.
Such is the breadth and depth of this construct that it finds key places
for the ideas of Sigmund Freud, Richard Bandler and John Grinder, Erik
Erikson, Lawrence Kohlberg, Abraham Maslow, Aaron Beck, Susan Blackmore,
William Moulton Marston, Michael Hall, Martin Seligman, Carl Gustav
Jung, Jerome Kagan, Joseph LeDoux and James Marcia, among others. Plus,
the conflict management mapping of Robert Blake and Jane Mouton and
Ken Thomas and Ralph Kilmann. Even Pavlov's dogs and Skinner's rats
are put to good use! Littered with case studies and anecdotes and accompanied
by 74 illustrations, "Knowing Me, Knowing You" makes advanced
Psychology both accessible and practical.
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