Delicious Chicken Recipe And A Thought !

Happy Tuesday !

It's the last day of April where are the months going ? Feels like time is flying by and before we know it it's going to be the end of the year . But for now I'm still so looking forward to summer , and all the fun outdoor activities and  trips to the beach , funfairs , barbecues and some nice summer cocktails .
If you all spent the weekend watching Avengers Endgame trust me almost everyone did , and I did as well on Monday :) My night out on Saturday was interesting as well as a bit heart crushing . A woman who used to be friends with me and knew I had a crush on a certain someone has apparently no boundaries . She was her same drunken , slut self when I saw her at the club . Later she was so drunk and lying on the road when I saw my crush try to help her up from the road well I suspect he took her home and ... I am obviously sad and can't get my head around it but I am definitely glad I am not her friend and have not been her friend since the beginning of March ! Cheap people with no morals never will change ! I thought I could be a good influence on her and help her with her issues . Change has to come from inside and you have to want it until that happens you are beyond help !

But here is a beautiful and delicious chicken recipe which I want to share with you all !
This recipe come rain or sunshine , this simple classic one tray dish is bursting with Mediterranean flavours and boasts bundles of nutrients !!

Ingredients

4 full chicken legs ( drumsticks & thighs attached )
2 large peppers de-seeded and sliced
3 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon of dried basil
3 bay leaves
2 lemons sliced
sea salt and pepper to taste
A handful of Olives

Preheat the oven to 190 C , or 350 F , Gas 5 , Place the chicken and peppers in the baking dish . Top with olive oil and balsamic vinegar ,and toss well . Sprinkle over the dried basil, scrunch up the bay leaves and throw them in ; season then place the dish in the oven and bake for 45 minutes , stir it once midway . Drop in the olives and lemons sliced when there is about 8 minutes to go . Serve with garlic bread and a side salad . It is delicious and we love having this for dinner . Happy cooking ! If you love garlic add 2 pods for extra flavour but leave it out if you have a date :)

Have an awesome day and never stop smiling even if your heart has been hurt  !

Love & Peace 

April Indulgence ... Hair Care !

Happy Sunday !

After a weekend of partying , nothing feels better than relaxing at home on Sunday and watching Netflix . At last I decided to watch The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina . It's interestingly different but a big shame Salem ( the Cat has such a bit role ) the role had to be reduced because she was allergic to cats and only discovered it on set when filming began!

Decided to indulge in a hair mask while I watched Netflix because nothing feels better than spoiling yourself .
Hair is our crowning glory and no woman feels attractive if we are not taking care of our hair and we allow it to get split ends , dry out and heaven forbid it's not washed and styled ! Being groomed with great hair puts a smile on our face and we feel happy to face the world .
Here I have put together six great hair products to help you along to achieve some luscious locks . All these products are under ten pounds so it's super affordable !

So here goes : At number one , a great shampoo from Maria Nila "Structure Repair Shampoo "it costs 4.95 . It has zero sulphates or parabens but it still has power to nurture hair back to super strength . In the same range is a conditioner also available for 4.95 and it's very good quality and your money's worth .

2. Dove's Youthful Vitality Hair BB Cream costs 6.99  , with UV filters and coconut oil , regular applications means reduced risk of breakage and healthy hair .

3. Bouffe Hair Thickening spray costs 5.99 . It plumps up lacklustre hair and brings it back to life without any white residue . This is a really good buy and I buy this and use it sparingly . I love it :)

4. Nicky Clarke DeepTreat  Moisture Lock Mask at 1.20 it's a very good buy it stops the sun's dehydrating damage and should be used once a week for great hair .

5. Batiste Ella Henderson Dry Shampoo at 3.29 soaks up extra moisture so no more greasy hair and if you are in a rush no more droopy hair . You would achieve a just shampooed look !

6.Schwarzkopf got2b Mind blowing Styling Spray , cost 4.07 pounds but  it cuts drying time in half and has a lovely smell as well . So you are quicker ready for a night out !

Last of all , beauty and hair products are of no use if you have a bad diet . Eat well and make good choices so you also help your hair from inside out !

Have an awesome day and keep smiling !

Love & Peace

April Style Inspiration !

Happy Wednesday !

Wherever you are in your day, I hope you're smiling a big toothy grin :)

My thought of the day is a quote from Mark Nepo:
'''Doing small things with love, is the atom of bravery.''

Gives us a lot to think about! How many of us do anything with love? We are all ''good people'' if you can't find one, BE ONE!
So to inspire your outfit selection for tomorrow Thursday . With the weather slightly fresher than the last couple of days a trench coat to keep on trend . Don't go without tights , a leather skirt and a pretty feminine blouse to complete the look !

All the above items are available online or similar stuff at Primark , Asos , Prettlittlething & Zara my favourite fashion stores . 

1. film noir tights /

2. intellectual intrigue top / 

3. Black split skirt /  

4. leather platform shoes / 

5. fashion notch coat / 

Have an awesome tomorrow and keep smiling!

Love & Peace 

April Goals ... More Fruit & Veggies !

Happy Monday !

After a glorious weekend of delightful sunshine and warmth , the weather is getting alot cooler this week . Brexit is looming this Friday and hopefully the UK does not crash out ! it's all gone to shambles and nobody is certain of any outcome .
But here's a  thought about the eight best vegetables around, we could eat this spring , to get us healthy so our body is fit and able to maintain overall good health . Even though a lot of people are not fans of veggies , you could cook up some hearty meals to satisfy yourself and keep you top condition. These are my favourites and I cook them up in almost everything !

1) Spinach : 2 cal , It's high in fiber , protein ,calcium ,iron , magnesium , potassium and vitamins A ,C , E , K and B6 as well as high in sodium . The best ways to eat it is raw , in salads stir-fried or cooked in a curry .

2) Red Bell Pepper : 30 cal , high in fiber , potassium and vitamins A ,C ,K , D and B6 . High in natural sugars it is best eaten raw , or in salads , roasted or stir-fried .

3) Red Onions : 44 cal , high in fiber , potassium and vitamins C and B6 . They are high in natural sugars . Eat them in salads , raw , sauteed or stir-fried . Aldi & Lidl do good offers of Fruit and veggies all year round.

4) Tomatoes : 22 cal ,high in magnesium , fiber , potassium and vitamins A , C and K . High in sugars eat them raw in salads , sandwiches or use them in tomato based pasta sauces . Super delicious !

5 ) Eggplant or Aubergines or Brinjals , wherever in the world you are , those are the names used and I particularly  love this veg . 110 cal ,high in magnesium , potassium and vitamins C , K and B6 . Eat them roasted ,  grilled or stir-fried !

6) Cucumbers : 24 cal , this veg is high in magnesium , potassium and vitamins A , C and K . High in sugars , eat it raw or in salads .

7) Cauliflower : 3 cal , high in protein , magnesium , fiber , potassium and vitamins C , K an B6 . High in sugars eat it steamed ,roasted or in salads .

8) Mushrooms : 2 cal , high in fiber ,protein , iron , potassium and vitamins d and B6 .eat them stir-fried ,sauteed ,or roasted . Add them to pastas , noddles, salads and casseroles !

Enjoy your veggies and get your kids to eat them too ! Have a wonderful  week and keep smiling ! A wonderful new movie out and worth a watch ( I did this weekend ) is Shazam . It has comedy and seriousness to keep both young and old entertained .

Before I end stick with all good intentions eat less meat , more fruit and veg . Use less plastic in your day to day life and dispose of the plastic you use the proper way to look after the environment !

Love & Peace

April Favourite .. A Chicken Recipe !

Happy Tuesday !

April is here at last but the April weather is getting cold and blustery.. needed the heating on this evening as I was super cold .. thankfully this is only going to last a few days and the weekend is promising to be a grand one :) Got my birthday coming up and I am so excited . Yes only I could love birthdays .. doesn't matter however old I get I am going to be super stoked at my birthday .  The year is proving to be a good one .. doing far more things than I've ever done before like keeping to my New Year resolutions . Going out more , making more friends, socialising etc . Even decided this year to start making a bucket list , well it just has two things on it for now but by the end of this year  it should have at least ten and maybe next year I'll start ticking off stuff !  This birthday I promised to get myself eventually the book I put off reading for many years . The time was right and I was ready to read it . Birthday Letters by Ted Hughes . It was emotional and compelling . He managed to touch on all the important highlights of a love so strong between two people which tragically went wrong as love does when emotions run high . I don't doubt Ted loved Sylvia very much, Birthday Letters says much more between the lines than just the raw poetry suggests . Grab a copy and don't miss reading the technical , linguistic genius of the charismatic legend that's Ted Hughes .

Today I thought I'd share with a nice chicken one pot recipe, which is super healthy and really easy to put together. Don't underestimate a one pot recipe, it can be very delicious, too. Have it with rice, if you can't live without it or combine it with any of your favourite side dishes. A rice, leafy green salad, or another favourite of mine, some pico de gallo. That's a Mexican word for a tomato salsa ''thing'' which I love.

The Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
1 sweet onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 stalks celery (diced)
1 red pepper (sliced in thin strips)
1 cup mushrooms (chopped)
1 medium tomato (chopped)
½ cup brown rice (uncooked, not instant or quick cooking)
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
2 cups vegetable stock or broth (unsalted or low sodium)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup frozen green beans

Directions:

1. In a stock pot with a tight fitting lid, place all the ingredients except the frozen green beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook about 35 minutes.
2. Stir in green beans, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes longer. If needed, add ¼ to ½ cup more stock or water if no moisture left in bottom of pot. Ready to eat as soon as green beans are cooked.

Don't forget to try this recipe out while we still wrap up and can't be parted with our winter jackets just yet . Have an awesome day and keep smiling :)

Love & Peace

March Favourites .. Foundations For Oily Skin !

Happy Friday !

May's deal has failed again for the third time , but the people are not allowed a second referendum vote .. lol how is this fair ?? But the world is not fair , just my opinion :)
Bought some cigarettes and noticed a message on the packet saying stop smoking you don't want to die and leave your family and friends ! I found this really funny , because now that people are living a little longer they are being forced to worked longer and retire much much later and with that we still don't have time for being around family or friends . Life is passing by and we can't do the things we want ! So smoke and try and be happy . if your destined to be old well that's what you will be !

This blog is about five great foundations for oily skin .
Oily skin, or a combination skin are one of the most problem skins to have. If we don't use a foundation that suits, too much oil or liquid in the formula will have our skin looking greasy and cakey. To get the job done we need a foundation designed especially to get the job done.

When it comes to foundations for oily skin, it's best to avoid crème based foundations or blushers. The oily residue contributes to greasy pores. Powder based ones allows oily skin to breathe. Finding a foundation which strikes the right balance of moisture to soothe skin while minimising oily residue.

The best foundations for oily skin to give you a perfect looking base!

1. Bourjois Air Matt Foundation
Costs a very reasonable 9.99 pounds. This airy mattifying base has tiny silica beads. It knocks out shine and replaces it with a healthy based glow. My personal favourite.

2. Bare Minerals Blemish Ready
Is in a super cute package. Mineral makeup is the best choice for those with acne or blemishes. Owing to its ability to camouflage spots in the most gentle way. Bare Minerals has added a shot of Tea Tree Oil to its popular foundation powder to create Blemish Remedy. It's a multi tasker, creating a velvet base and covering blemishes while working on the skin.

3. Rimmel Match Perfect Foundation
Will cover reelness and blemishes without looking mask like. It lasts long and absorbs surface oil as well as blurring the appearance of pores for the best part of the day. It's SPF 20 and it's bargain price. This foundation is regularly used backstage at beauty shoots. Definitely worth every penny.

4. Boots No.7 Beautifully Matte Foundation
Is a very good buy. Your makeup bag won't be complete if you don't own this one. It's great value, promises 12 hours shine free, and the formula balances oil production to keep your skin in top condition. No.7 has a match made service to find your perfect shade. The clever scanner will find you the right foundation to offer an incredibly close match to your skin.

5. Bobbi Brown Long Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation
Is perfect for your bag when you are away all day or on weekends. It comes with a sponge for precision application. The 10 shades are not too much choice, but all are very natural looking ones. This is great for touch-ups and on the go, and worth investing in. Great for oily skin.

Give these great foundations a try out . Have an awesome day and keep smiling !

Love & Peace

Five Positives To A Healthy Mind & Body !

Happy Monday !

My weekend was awesome .. I was adventurous , well it turned out to be insightful . Our life on this earth is always teaching us something  and we should learn and grow from all our experiences . I am happy and I always feel blessed , because I try to love and respect everyone I meet  . Well saying that everyone can feel down down and depressed but we should always look for positives .
I never stop thinking about and sending out positive vibes to all around me , and the world .
To help you all, feel better about yourself  lets start with just five days , in  the week when you do something nice for yourself . Something that will help you feel better and bring positive vibes to yourself.  Give yourself the other two days in the week a break .  Focus on this , doing something new , and try carrying it over over the weeks , to the next and the next . Healthy intentions to get your week going .

Monday : End your day with 15 minutes of meditation before you go to bed . Turn your lights very low , light a candle and some incense and close your eyes . Don't focus on any of the bad things of the day or the boring everyday you face . No try and think about one thing that maybe made you smile , or if somebody did something good for you . If that didn't happen , it can .. because life can be hum drum !! Focus then on a waterfall , the sound of birds a forest setting and you will start to feel peaceful !

Tuesday : Stop binge eating . Try not to snack on any junk food between meals . If you are hungry eat a piece of fruit . Eat well at your main meal , and have 2 lighter meals in the day . Try sticking with it , for at least 3/4 days in the week , and you will feel healthier .

Wednesday : Try to fit in some keep fit exercise . Yeah I know some of you have never done any exercise , and would feel awkward starting something now . Would you think your kids would laugh at you ? I remember my Mum never did any exercise , and it's weird to think of her doing some keep fit stuff . But it's never too late for anyone to begin , especially with so much of processed junk food being sold cheaply , and somehow it, never satisfy's your hunger , like a good home cooked meal , does . My kids are so used to seeing me doing my keep fit routine , they don't bat an eyelid . My youngest did ask me Mum  "why do you , do so much exercise , you are not fat ?" I just said well Mama likes to stay fit , and nobody should wait to turn fat to start getting active !

Thursday : Give yourself , a nice facial .. scrub your face use a face mask . Soak in the bath , and then lavish tons of body cream all over your body .Don't miss a spot and remember pamper your feet the most . We use it to walk our whole lifetime , it supports our whole body weight . It needs to look good and feel soft . Should not be rough and unloved .

Friday : One day in the week , we should give up meat . Is that really hard ? It gives the body a good cleanse and has us revved up to eat meat the next day ! There are really good alternatives , Fish is absolutely awesome , eggs can make a great wholesome dish . Vegetables are so healthy and there are some great vegetarian recipes available to make your meal so , so tasty . I shall in the coming weeks put up some great vegetarian dishes for you all to make and try .

Okay , so that's , five awesome ways to make your week healthy and peaceful for your mind and body . Give it a try and keep smiling . Hugs xx

Remember we have to make ourselves happy nobody is going to run around trying to make sure you have the best life we are responsible for ourselves .

Love & Peace