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Oozing eyeballs with spaghetti worms
Oozing Eyeballs with Spaghetti Worms Serves: 4-6 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: about 30 minutes 500 g minced turkey 3 tablespoons pesto sauce 25 g fresh white breadcrumbs 1 egg, beaten salt and freshly ground black pepper 50 g Mozzarella cheese, from a block, cut into thin sticks 350 g jar Newman’s Own Basilico sauce 4 extra large pitted black olives, sliced into 12 300 g dried spaghetti 1.Preheat the oven to 180˚C, Gas mark 4. Place the minced turkey in a mixing bowl, with the pesto sauce, breadcrumbs and egg. Season and mix until all the ingredients are combined. Shape into 12 meatballs and place on a non-stick…
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Wayfair sales tax case impact on online retailers
The Wayfair sales tax case is a potentially worrying decision for remote sellers as it means they can be taxed for sales made in states other than those they are based in. It is vital that online retailers look into this case and matters such as the Wayfair Sales Tax exemption. Wayfair Sales Tax case In a close decision by the Supreme Court, things that are sold online can be taxed in the state they are sold to. The thinking is that in the modern age, online retailers have a tax advantage over those with a physical presence in a state. Also the states know that if online retailers are…
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Easy vegetable tart recipe for your tea
This classic vegetable tart recipe combines fresh and colourful vegetables, a creamy filling and a delicious sauce that makes for a splendid supper to enjoy outside on a warm summer evening! Vegetable Tart Serves 4 – 6 Level of difficulty: Easy Preparation time: 35 to 40 minutes Ingredients Butter for greasing 1 sheet of puff pastry 1-2 spring onions, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 onion, peeled and sliced into rings 2 peppers, de-seeded and cut into small cubes 1 head of broccoli, divided into small florets 1 large tomato, cut into quarters, remove seeds and dice the flesh or 7 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 2 tablespoons olive…
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Easy Almond Brittle Cake recipe to tempt tastebuds
Almond Brittle Cake recipe Calories per serving: 623 Fat per serving: 35.5g Serves 12 Ingredients 150g (5oz) Kerrygold block butter, now softer 175g (6oz) caster sugar 3 large eggs, beaten 150g (5oz) self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 75g (3oz) ground almonds 2 tsp milk Almond Brittle vegetable oil, for greasing 100g (4oz) granulated sugar 100g (4oz) whole almonds (unskinned) Almond Butter Icing 225g (8oz) Kerrygold block butter, now softer 450g (1lb) icing sugar ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 2 x 18cm (7 inch) deep sandwich tins or cake tins Method Preheat the oven to 190°C, fan oven 170°C, Gas Mark 5. Grease the cake tins with a little Kerrygold…
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Easy Gravy recipe with red onions and sherry
You have got to love a traditional gravy recipe and today I bring you an easy gravy recipe enhanced by caramelised red onions and sherry. You will need: 100ml sherry 500ml good quality liquid chicken stock 3 tbsp The English Provender Co. Caramelised Red Onion Chutney Method: Place the sherry in a pan and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the stock and reduce on a high heat until you are left with about 100ml. Stir in the chutney and serve. How do you make gravy? As with most things food-related I have strong memories of my mother’s kitchen. If you had asked her what the secret to her luscious gravy…
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Mathable Junior Review – helping kids with numeracy
Here is our Mathable Junior review as we try to improve our numeracy levels. This fun game is something that I think could really help on our home education journey I love playing board games with the children and especially at Christmas. They bring families together for love, laughter and learning. Mathable Junior is about mathematics and is approved by Carol Vorderman, she of Countdown and Loose Women fame. The game includes a double-sided gaming board to allow you to play the game in two ways. Two for the price of one – we like that. The look of the game reminded us of Scrabble in that 4 racks and…
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5 Minute Self Care for Busy Days
As a busy woman it can sometimes be difficult to find a large chunk of time to look after yourself. Some days it can feel like a challenge to find time to even brush your hair! However, it’s really important to look after yourself well, especially if you are responsible for looking after others. If you don’t look after yourself, then in the long run we can begin to feel burnt out. We don’t always have time for long soaks in the bath, or to go on a spa day or yoga retreat. Here are some quick and easy 5 minute self care ideas to do something kind for yourself…
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Impressive roast poussin recipe for Christmas
If you are not planning a large Christmas lunch, why not opt instead for an impressive roast poussin recipe for two; serve these quick to roast baby chickens with delicious blackberry sauce flavoured with orange rind, winter spices and just a hint of redcurrant jelly. Serves 2 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes 2 x 500g (1lb 2oz) baby poussin 40g (11/2oz) butter Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 fresh bay leaves 4 rashers streaky bacon 175g (6oz) shallots, peeled, halved if large 450g (1lb) baby new potatoes, washed 2-3 tbsp olive oil Sauce ½ orange 6 tbsp red wine 2 tbsp water 1 tbsp redcurrant jelly…
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Stained Glass Cookies Recipe perfect for Christmas
Stained glass cookies recipe Stained Glass Cookies Delicious buttery biscuits, with edible sweetie stained glass. These edible decorations make the perfect gift and are ideal for hanging on the tree. Great for getting the kids involved, all you need are clean hands and a little imagination! A magical treat to enjoy at Christmas. Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Makes 10-15 biscuits Ingredients 220g butter, softened 100g Whitworths for Baking Light Soft Brown Sugar 350g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp ground ginger or cinnamon 50g Whitworths for Baking Crunchy Demerara Sugar A selection of fruit-flavoured boiled sweets in different colours To decorate 50g Whitworths for…
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Journaling for Self Care – guest post
I know, I know, you’re a very busy person. You don’t have time to sit down for half an hour and pour your heart out into a journal. But do you have time to check your Instagram feed, catch up on Love Island, or fill up a basket of stuff you don’t need in an internet window shopping spree? Then you do have time to journal. Journaling for self care is one of the simplest and yet most transformative things you could do with your time. Make time for it. Here’s how: How to Start Journaling for Self Care Start with a pen and paper. It doesn’t matter what you…
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Healthy Christmas Cake Recipe With Mixed Berries
Blackberry and blueberry healthy Christmas cake recipe Strap: A lighter alternative to the traditional Christmas cake If you are not a fan of heavy dried fruit cakes then try this light almondy sponge cake speckled with blackberries and blueberries drizzled with glace icing. Serves 8 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 40-50 minutes To decorate: 5 minutes 175g (6oz) mixed blackberries and blueberries, if the blackberries are very large, cut them in half 175g (6oz) self-raising flour ½ tsp baking powder 175g (6oz) butter, at room temperature 175g (6 oz) caster sugar 3 medium eggs, beaten 75g (3oz) ground almonds Few drops almond essence, optional To decorate 175g (6oz) icing…
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Planning for Happiness with A Good Plan
I am taking part in the Blogtober Challenge hoping to rediscover my joy in blogging. As I feel unhappy in other areas of my life I am taking charge and planning for happiness. Life is too short as they say and with A Good Plan gifted by my friend, I am working out what has, does and will make me happy. Family time – planning for happiness A lot of my fun times in life were had with my parents who have now passed away. They were so good at keeping things interesting and having fun. Even after I left home, when they visited they tumbled in usually laughing and…
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Taking a baby outside on a windy day – essential tips
Unfortunately, summer is over and the temperatures are already starting to drop. We are likely to encounter some very blustery days in the upcoming months, therefore when it comes to taking your newborn baby outside in these conditions, it’s important that you dress them up right so that they are comfortable for the entire trip. Taking a baby outside With the help of Babythingz – a leading UK double buggy supplier- here are some key tips to making sure you’re looking after your little one in the harsh weather: Wind does not cause ear infections Contrary to common myth, having a baby out in the wind will not result in…
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Starting a New Gym and what you need to look out for
Going to the gym provides tons of benefits, but finding the right one is crucial and not so easy to do. Whether you’re looking for classes to take with others to help keep you accountable or you’re looking for a great workout with a personal trainer or on your own using their equipment, you need to know what to look for and how to find what you need. Use the tips here to make starting a new gym easier. Find Out About the Classes Available When starting a new gym go ahead and see what classes are offered. It’s possible classes might be a good option later, so finding a…
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Things To Do Before And After A Botox Treatment
At a botox clinic or at your dermatologist who specialises in anti-ageing injections, you might find the key to lasting youth – at least for your skin – but even if it is a preventive wrinkle treatment, you should be careful not to go overboard. As people age, skin tends to lose its suppleness and elasticity and minute folds begin to appear at the areas where the facial muscles tend to be the most active. The older a person is, the more prominent these wrinkles become – even in the areas which don’t have as much facial muscular activity. Growing old in a graceful way is an adage that is…
