Monday, 5 January 2015

The classic: Avocado toast & a perfectly poached egg



Happy New Year Lovelies!!!!!

I have decided to totally bypass the January resolution post etc and jump right into a post more up my street.
I am starting 2015 on the blog with a little bit more foodie porn, oh yes -in the shape of poached eggs.

I rarely make poached eggs as the tension is too high.
Will it work?
wont they?
These are big questions. I can not be bovved with the water and vinegar ratios and swirling the water in a certain direction mate LEAVE IT OUT, seriously tho just leave it! Lol

Those food rage days are over however as I came across 2 silicone egg poachers in the mighty Poundland and immediately popped them into my basket. 
What do I have to lose with them being 50p each and then legged home to try them out.

Here is the gloriousness that ensued------>


Avocado toast and poached egg 

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the yummers-ness of this plate?

Ok

Here is how to make it:
Serves 2 if you are in a sharing mood. However one egg was lost in the above picture as it got in my face :-)

2 x large organic eggs poured into the oiled silicone poachers (3.5 to 4 mins recommended cooking time)
I seasoned raw with garlic herb salt and chilli flakes.



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2 x slices of wholewheat ( I used Burgens Buckwheat & Poppy Seed bread)

Smear 1 x Medium avocado on to bread
(Is it me or do Avocados taste more amazing the older you get?)
Chop cherry tomatoes in half for garnish

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Sliced pickled garlic to taste
Mustard buttered on to bread
Philadelphia layered on top of mustard thinly
Bacon bits approx 1/2 a rasher
Dollop Caesar dressing to taste

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This dish is very easy, pretty healthy and tastes damn good. I highly recommend it!

Unfortunately they didn't have the poachers online but here is what the packaging looks like.


£1 for 2

Smooches
Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl
xoxo



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Sunday, 21 December 2014

Christmas Day outfit ideas 2014







Hi Guys,
I thought I would come by with one last post before Christmas and give you all some outfit ideas for the big ol' turkey day. We never have a dress code in my house so our outfit choices vary from year year. Regardless of how you are sending your day the options above have you covered. 

Lets get to it----->

The show stopper- old school glamour


Christmas bloom- casual cocktails


It's all about the boots- chilled times

eBay graphic Happy Birthday Jesus jumper (although evidence does show march is more likely)
ASOS All that jazz glitter ankle boots (sold out) Alternative here

Totally dotty....I woke up like this




Have an amazing Christmas and a Happy New Year!







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Friday, 12 December 2014

Christmas party season prep





The Christmas party season is now upon us and for those who want a few simple, quick and easy pampering treatments to see you through the whirlwind of dnners, bars, drinks, house parties and the infamous office party look no further!

To keep the drying effects of drinking and general wear & tear at bay reach for The Body Shop Warming Mineral Mask and AMAZING Brazened Honey from Lush.
The warming mineral mask is a lovely deep cleaning  clay mask that absorbs oil yet keeps the skin supple and moisturised. Coupled with the invigorating fresh ingredients in Brazened Honey you have a winning combination. Ginger, lime and fennel will add zing to your skin and as Honey is a humectant it will give the face a big moisture boost. All this equals plump and youthful skin.

I picked up I Sao Paulo over there (cheapest price found online) and Ciate Beach Hut (cheapest priced item online) in TK Maxx   for £3.99 each and have been alternating between them ever since. Neither are traditional winter nail polish colours but I absolutely adore them. The depth in I sao Paulo over there makes it a very sophisticated tone and think the reflective quality of Beach hut makes it very festive. 

Last but not least is the wonder product that is Lucas' Papaw Ointment. I have used this for years and recently started using it consistently this year. I use this for my lips but it can be used for absolutely anything and works so well. I even like the fomented papaw scent 0.o- I know.
This is an absolute must for me especially when using lipstick. With so many textured finishes, reapplying and wiping lipsticks off my lips are going to take a battering this season before thinking about how drying the English winter can be in general.

What are your Christmas party prep items?


Smooches
Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl
xoxo



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Sunday, 7 December 2014

MUA Nail Polish haul



L-R  Leapfrog, Sweet peach, Red rose £1 each


I stopped by  Superdrug a few weeks back and picked up these beautiful nail varnishes by MUA. I really like their stuff and I find that most colours have very good staying power. They are a really good way of experimenting without breaking the bank.
Although 2 aren't particularly wintry, I find that at least 60% of the time I reach for brighter colours in 
A/W to lift my mood and paint my toes.
At £1 each I couldn't of got a better bargain and you can never have enough red nail varnishes especially in the run up to Christmas!

Speaking of Christmas these make really lovely stocking fillers and with so many pretty shades in cute packaging to choose  from you can't go wrong.


Smooches
Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl
xoxo

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