newborn baby weight loss uk | Blogmas 16 12 14

newborn baby weight loss uk

Today, for Blogmas day 16 I thought I would share with you a fantastic and very easy red onion topped bread recipe that looks like you have made way more effort than you actually have.  And whats not to love about that? I cook this as a side if we have friends over for dinner, or I will make it for our dinner and serve it with a Tapas spread. Sound good? Then lets get started. 

Firstly, I will come clean.  I use a bread mix packet. Ok, so this may be cheating, but this is what works for me and frankly I havent got the time to be messing about with yeast and waiting for hours.  I have a toddler. And you never see a toddler wailing in Nigellas kitchen when is tea going to be ready.  So a packet mix it is.  I actually use the Aldi bread mix packet (you could use any bread mix you like), but I have to say the Aldi one cooks really well and is very tasty too!  

You will also need: 

lukewarm water (follow the amount on your bread mix packet)

15g butter

olive oil

1 red onion sliced

1 tbsp of sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar

1 tsp clear honey

1 chopped garlic clove

a small handful of Rosemary leaves

sea salt

Firstly make your bread mix up to the packet instructions.  Usually you have to mix in the water, knead and then leave to rise. 

Instead of leaving to rise in the bowl, press the dough out into a baking tray that is lined with greaseproof paper and brushed with a little olive oil. Then, cover with cling-film which has also been brushed with olive oil and allow to rise to the specified time on the packet (normally about an hour).  

About ten minutes before the time is up, press dimples into the bread and push in the chopped garlic and rosemary leaves into the dimples. (Pushing the ingredients into the dimples means the dough will then rise around it). 

Leave for about ten minutes and then cook in a pre-heated oven (200C) for about 20 minutes (again, it depends on the bread mix you use).  

Whilst the bread is cooking, heat a frying pan and melt 1tsp of the oil and the butter.  Add the red onion and cook on a low heat for 15 minutes. Then, add the vinegar and honey and continue to cook for around another 5 minutes.  Remove from the heat.  

You want to take the bread out about 10 minutes before it is cooked and then top with the onion mixture and a sprinkle of sea salt.  

Cook for another 10 minutes until golden. 

And ta-dah! A delicious red onion bread that is delicious.  

Can I write a recipe without saying ta-dah at the end.  No.  No, I cannot. 

Hope you enjoyed this recipe and please let me know in the comments below if you try this! 

Happy Tuesday and thanks for reading, 

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post pregnancy weight loss tips | Blogmas 19 12 14

post pregnancy weight loss tips

Hello there and welcome to Blogmas day 19! Last night me and my husband had a (very) long overdue date night in Manchester. We had spent the day in Manchester with Baba, and my sister, who lives in Manchester, very kindly offered to babysit so we could go out for food and a few cocktails (or four!).  Fancy coming along? Well then lets go!! I wore this gorgeous gold Topshop shift dress that my sister lent me (I know, shes a very good sister to have!).  

After attempting to tuck Baba up into bed, who then exclaimed she couldnt possibly sleep, we left my sister with instructions that if all else failed to let Baba watch a bit of Peppa Pig. We made a very speedy exit and headed to Artisan. First drink of the night was the most delicious raspberry and vanilla Martini.  Delicious.

Now normally this is the point in my blog where I say I forgot to take any pictures of the food.  But, as my plate was served and I wielded my pizza cutter like a cave woman, my husband reminded me to take a snap. Sorry its a bit dark, I was trying to look inconspicuous so didnt use the flash! I had the pulled pork, roasted apple, sage, grand padano and rocket pizza. 

And my husband had the pork ribs with kimchee. 

I feel my photos really dont do it justice.  I am not sure what other bloggers do? Do you just flash away at the table?!  However, regardless of my photography, take my word for it that our plates returned to the kitchen immaculately clean. 

I adore the toilets at Artisan, which is a bit of an odd thing to say, and even more weirdly, I took some photos.  I know, I know! I wont use the flash at the table, but I snap away happily in the toilets!!! Artisan have an entire lounge that you enter just before the ladies toilets. Its called the Bitchin Lounge and it is adorned with the most gorgeous mirrors, comfy chairs and chaise lounges.  If only the walls could talk in here!!

The toilets themselves are a work of art too.  You know when you just walk in and think, wow, I wish this was my bathroom?!? Or maybe thats just me.  I took a snap for you anyway as I was the only one in there!  

                                   

Artisan also have a photo booth. I dragged my husband in for some pics of us together.  We never seem to have pictures of just the two of us, and I love how you get the photos there and then.  A lovely memento from our night is now pinned to our fridge. 

So, onto pudding, and I think this says alot about me.  It was devoured before a photo was even thought of.  So heres the empty plate, and what was on it was a hot chocolate fondant which was delicious! 

By the time we had finished our meal it was 9.30pm and we just couldnt return to the hotel after only 2 hours!! My sister had text and said that she had persuaded Baba to go to sleep with milk and cookies so we took that as sign we should sample a few more beverages! We headed to Australasias Grand Pacific bar. I had a pineapple and coconut mojito (definitely recommend this if you like sweet drinks).  My husband had a smokey old fashioned which is a bourbon based drink. They give you the drink with smoke cascading from it which you then pour into your glass. I tried to capture the smoke spilling over the glass like a laboratory experiment! 

Cheers!

After sampling a few more cocktails, (it would be rude not to), we wandered in the rain huddled arm in arm under our umbrella, saying, how we always say, that we should definitely do this more often. 

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pregnancy weight loss underweight | Blogmas 18 12 14

pregnancy weight loss underweight

Happy Blogmas day 18 everyone! And today I thought I would talk about my facial skin care routine and what I use. I have found that as I have got older my skin has changed quite considerably and products that once suited my skin now dont. Last Christmas, I found I was having breakouts and my skin just didnt look that great. My husband bought me the Liz Earle essentials try me kit and since then, I have used nothing else. 

If you dont know the range, Liz Earle is a Great British brand that uses a range of natural ingredients, doesnt test on animals and you really get the feel that the company appreciates its customers.  If you order on-line you get a signed card as to who packed it for you and they do the most beautiful wrapping! A service you dont get with alot of other brands. 

But onto the products themselves! My skin completely changed after using these products and I cant recommend them enough.  The hot cleanser is in the press alot and you may have already heard about it. You apply a blob of cream to your hands then gently work it into your skin.  It begins to dissolve and break down any make-up.  You then take one of the Liz Earle muslin cloths (which comes with the cleanser) and run it under hand hot water.  You then gently wipe the cloth over your face and your make up just disappears.  Its also so lovely having a nice warm flannel over your skin.  I used to dread taking my make up off at night because it was such a chore, but with this, I can honestly say it doesnt feel like a chore at all.  I also cant believe how thoroughly cleansed my skin feels afterwards. 

The toner is lovely too, and you have a choice of moisturiser for either combination or dry skin.  I find it is the perfect base for my make up. As I said, I have never looked back from having the trial set last Christmas. Whilst the skincare is a little bit more expensive than what I used to buy, it is so so worth it for how my skin looks and feels now.  

There are often offers and deals on Liz Earles website which you can visit here. And you can pick up the trial essentials kit for £23 here which includes the cleanser, toner, moisturiser, an eye lotion and also muslin cloth. The set makes a great gift for someone or even yourself if you fancy giving the brand a go but dont want to buy the full sized products. 

Have you ever tried this brand? What facial skincare do you use? 

Thanks for reading and see you tomorrow for Blogmas day 19. 

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