In General

A Royal Baby Blanket and Home-Start UK

Author Nicki CawoodPosted on 1 Comment

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I don’t normally write about the Royals and their lives however I’m really quite fond of Kate and Wills and this campaign from Pampers has tickled me a bit.

Pampers are calling for the UK to celebrate the birth of the Royal little Miss or little Mr by sharing their good wishes and support via Twitter (Everyone is on Twitter these days, even the Royals). The hashtag for these messages is #babyblanket and you may leave messages on http://www.pampers.co.uk/babyblanket

Regular readers will know this isn’t my usual type of post however this one is for a very good cause. Pampers will be knitting each of these messages of support into what they hope will become the world’s largest baby blanket which will be composed entirely of best wishes.
For every message included in the blanket Pampers will donate a nappy to the family charity Home-Start UK (and they are hoping to reach a quarter of a million nappies).

While it is unlikely this fabulous baby blanket will find its way into the royal nursery this campaign is a fun and lighthearted way to welcome the new royal baby and future heir to the throne while helping out those families in the UK that really need it. I can’t help but think that Will and Kate would approve of this.

The Pampers record-breaking attempt will be knitted live at Westfield Shopping Centre (Shepherd’s Bush) between 18th and 21st July and will be revealed later this month at a location which is yet to be announced. You may view their progressed on a live stream here: http://www.pampers.co.uk/babyblanket

What is my message to the soon-to-be new parents?

Enjoy every precious second and make many memories that will last you long after baby is out of nappies x

In Food, Healthy Eating

Slimming World Creamy Mustard Beef

Author Nicki CawoodPosted on 2 Comments

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For those who don’t already know I am back enjoying Slimming World and reinventing old recipes with gusto.

This was tea tonight and both Roy and I enjoyed it so I thought I would share it. I’ve not added measures or weights as you all cook for different numbers and have different tastes. Take these ingredients and the method and play with it until it suits you.

  • Closed cup Mushrooms
  • 2 medium onions
  • Spring onions
  • Fat free natural yogurt
  • Black pepper
  • Wholegrain mustard (syn this)
  • Lean beef steak (diced or strips)

Using Frylight and a wok gently cook off your mushrooms and onions and at the half way point add the lean steak. continue to “fry” on a medium heat until cooked through.
While cooking make up a sauce with fat free natural yogurt, finely snipped spring onions, black pepper and wholegrain mustard. Alter the amount of mustard suit your needs but remember to syn it.
Switch off the fried beef mixture when done and allow to cool slightly.
*Just* before serving mix through the creamy sauce and enjoy with steamed vegetables or salad.
(If you “cook” the yogurt it will separate and doesn’t look so nice).

And enjoy!

*For a free sauce you could exchange the wholegrain mustard for mustard powder.

Disclaimer: I am not a Slimming World consultant or connected with them in any way. If you have any queries discuss these with your SW group leader. These blogs are just about me as a member sharing recipes that my family loves and which happen to also work for my SW plan.

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