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Rice and peas

For the Rice you'll need:-

Easy cook Basmati rice
3 cups of water
1 can of coconut milk
red onions
thyme
red kidney beans including the liquid
scotch bonnet
seasoning
salt to taste

Add the 3 cups of water into the pot, add the kidney beans, onions, thyme, seasoning and salt to taste. Allow the beans boil for 40 to 45 minutes on low to medium heat. Now add the washed rice, coconut milk and a scotch bonnet for flavour, stir and let it boil until the rice is nice and soft. Now be careful here as we don't want the rice soggy, so its best to leave on low to medium heat. As soon as the rice and peas are soft, drain off any excess liquid and leave to simmer until dry.

For the Curry oxtail you'll need:-

Oxtail
Curry powder
chopped fresh tomatoes
mixed red, green and yellow pepper
1 chopped scotch bonnet
stock cubes
seasoning
1 chopped clove of garlic
1 chopped red onion
1 potato
Sliced carrots
thyme
4 tablespoon of olive oil
3 cups of water





Season the washed oxtail with salt, onions, garlic,curry powder, seasoning, stock cubes, tomatoes, thyme, mixed pepper & scotch bonnet and let it marinate for about 2 hours.

Add oil into a pan, onion, garlic and curry powder and leave to fry for a few minutes. Now add the oxtail leave to fry and add some water and leave to cook for an hour or 2 on low heat. After about an hour and a bit, add the potatoes & carrot; leave again to cook and there you have it :-)

Let me know how yours go if you try this recipe; I've got a YouTube video of this recipe available here, don't forget to like and subscribe:- https://youtu.be/ysqbqQwt27w


Thanks for reading :-)
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Hey guys welcome back to my blog..

Are you a student, single man or woman or are you just that one person that is just starting up on your own and there's obviously alot on your mind to think about.. Well I'm making it so easy for you by giving you a list of Kitchen essentials for your new home, which is one less thing to think about :-)

My friend recently got a place not too far from central London after few years of living with her parents; and she asked me a very worrying question she had in mind, she said "Sai what are the basic things I should have in my kitchen since you've been living on your own for several years". So I thought I'll share with all my readers what I advised my friend to get to be able to start up at her new home.

We all know that feeling when you move into your new home and you basically want if not all, but most things to be brand new when you move in. Here are a few Kitchen essentials for new starters that would give you a rough idea on what to purchase or shop around for.

Firstly carry-out your research; you don't wanna buy cheap things and end up chucking them away after 3 months of use, so my suggestion is to get the best value for money items. The price might shock you but it is definitely relevant and worth spending on longer lasting products.

OK lets start from the very basic stuff:-

Kitchen utensils such as plates, knives, forks, spoons, pots & pans:- Now depending on how much cooking you will be doing, I'll recommend to get sets of these utensils as you'll find that getting them in singles actually costs more. So for example a set of cutlery that includes 4 of each of Knife, forks, tablespoons & teaspoons.

Cost is circa £29.99





 A set of Pots and Pans depending on size so for example in the image below is a decent size for a starter and costs circa £80 to £95. Now this might sound a bit pricey but what you need to understand is the fact that it is non-stick, which is very essential in cooking.

Prestige 5 Piece Non-Stick Stainless Steel Cookware Set
Mixing bowl- Plastic, glass or metal mixing bowls will do, its very versatile and can serve you for a number of things such as beating, mixing, massaging flour etc.


Plastic
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Graters- Amazing for grating, shredding your veggies such as carrots, cheeses, iceberg lettuce etc



Whisk- Very useful for beating eggs, sauces, gravy etc. They come in different types such as the electric and Vector whisks below.

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Toaster- Now if you are a bread lover like me, a toaster should be your best friend. That early morning toast with butter/jam & a nice cuppa hmmmmm yes a toaster should be on your list 

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Chopping board- used to cut, dice, slice veggies, fruits, and anything that requires you to use a knife to cut. They come in different shapes, colours and sizes.


Plastic
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Small Appliances:-

Blender
- Blenders have a multitude of uses such as chopping, puréeing etc. It can also be used for making smoothies, shakes, juices etc.

Microwave- What is a Kitchen without a microwave, I don't think I can survive without one lol, its benefits are amazing from heating up cold food to cooking ready meals to defrosting frozen food.

Kettle- Now if you live in the UK, I don't think you can actually survive without a kettle in the kitchen. Yes I said so lol, from boiling water in a short time to boiling water to make your teas, coffees, cappuccino etc to making soups, porridge etc.. yes the UK is a really cold country so you'll find one of these in every corner to go to.

Those are the basic things needed in a start up home; once you move into a bigger house then you can start looking at getting bigger items to suit your needs such as gas cooker, dishwasher, Fridge Freezer, washing machine, coffee machine, bread maker etc.. These are basic white goods that should be included in your tenancy if you live in the UK; but as things change, some landlords might not provide these so it will be up to you to get them yourself. Remember the major appliances can be second-hand; you don't have to get brand new if you cannot afford it. There are also different schemes like the "buy now pay later"scheme available in most appliances shops so carry out your research and make use of the schemes.

Let me know how you get on guys, and good luck in your new home :-) O'toodles












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An ounce of a Mother is worth more than thousand pounds of gold. There is no price we can pay for the glory of Motherhood..xx

Happy Mothers day to all mums and mums to be out there; wishing you an amazing day and also congratulating you on being a super mum, well done and more grease to your elbow.

Mother's day is a day to celebrate motherhood and not just a day to receive cards and pressies from our loved ones. It is a day to show our love and gratefulness to our mothers in many ways: such as gifts, quotes, send text messages, bombard them with phone calls and also share beautiful images to your beloved mother. 
Mother’s Day is a wonderful day for all mums but it’s not just one day out of 365, its every day. We should celebrate our Mothers every single day.



I hope all you Mothers get breakfast in bed, and a wonderful dinner at your favourite restaurant, treated like a queen for the entire day & also get showered with alot of well deserved pressies.

Here is a definition of Mother I came across online & absolutely fell in love with :-)

“M” is for the million things she gave me,
“O” means only that she’s growing old,
“T” is for the tears she shed to save me,
“H” is for her heart of purest gold;
“E” is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
“R” means right, and right she’ll always be,
Put them all together, they spell “MOTHER,”
A word that means the world to me.

(Jewish proverb)





I also use this medium to remember all the great women we've lost in previous years; may their souls rest in peace..xx

Here is to all mums out there, hope you enjoy this special day & cheer you up..xx
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Hey guys welcome back to another episode of Saiprojects cooking, today's blog is going to be about Mums. 
Either single, married, working-class, busy and all types of Mums around the world. By the way, Happy Mothers day in advance, here in the UK Mothers day is celebrated on Sunday 15th March 2015 so if you're also celebrating Mothers day anywhere around the world, I am using this medium to wish you a big "Happy Mothers day celebration", well done on being a mum, (it's a tough job), more grease to your elbow. :-)

Also lest I forget, it is "International Women's Day" today, it is  an annual event that celebrates women’s accomplishments and promotes global gender equality.
This year’s theme is ‘make it happen’ and aims to encourage effective action for advancing and recognising women. It focuses on women in different professional sectors; the arts, female-owned businesses, in senior leadership roles, and all aspects of working environments where gender parity has still not been achieved. So Happy Happy Happy International Women's day to all women around the world, and remember "Lets all make it happen" :-)

Happy International Women's Day!
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As Mother's day fast approaches, alot of us are thinking of what to get our mums, wives, partners, and all mother's out there!

Here's a list of affordable gift items that you can get your hands on at really good value for money.

Google is your friend, do not be afraid to use it. You can easily search for Mother's day gift ideas and a series of searches will come up for you to view.

Firstly think about what you know your mum likes; for example I love writing and I love social media so its very easy for my husband to pick up a gift for me for Mother's day.

If your mum is not easily predictable, then not to worry here's a list of gifts you can lay your hands on, and I'm sure you'll thank me later.

Flowers, Jewellery and perfumes seem to be the most common gifts mums receive for mother's day, however why not surprise her with something different this time.

Here are some of my ideas for a perfect Mother's day gift :-)

-Personalised gifts:- they are the best, it creates memories in years to come. You need at least 3-5 working days to be able to get your gift on time for Mother's day


http://www.ebay.it/itm/Premium-50-Sheets-Edible-Wafer-Rice-Paper-Card-Double-Thickness-/121539134110

-Kitchen Utensils:- If you've noticed your mum's kitchen items are old and crying for help, why not surprise her with new sets of cutleries, pots/pans, kettles, food processors, coffee maker, microwaves or you can even change her cooker, dishwasher, washing machine and other major kitchen appliances if you can afford to like I said IF YOU CAN AFFORD TO lol. Don't shoot me here I know it seems big and sounds expensive but if you can buy your mum a perfume, take her out to dinner and buy her clothes all worth £150, well you can get cheaper Kitchen appliances as cheap as £29 which your mum can look back on in the next 5 years with a beautiful smile on her face.

Russell Hobbs Bread maker only £55



Breville digital fryer only £55



George Foreman Compact With Removable Plates 20830George Foreman Compact With Removable Plates 20830
George Foreman Health grill  really cheap at £46




Russell Hobbs Kettle only £29

All available at www.ao.com




Cutlery set available online at Debenhams.com



-If your mum, partner or wife is a working class woman that works 24/7 and you think she deserves an amazing treat, you can visit www.groupon.com,  www.vouchercodes.com & Martin Lewis's Money saving website www.moneysavingexpert.com (which is one that I am a big fan of) for amazing Mother's day treat deals such as:-

  • Full body Massages.
  • One-Hour Deep Postural Massage and Spinal Check for £19 at Back To Health Wellness (68% Off)
  • Pedicure & Manicure treatment.
  • Whisk her away with a Spa weekend that includes Lunch/dinner, Champagne and a facial.
  • Yorkshire Dales: Stay For 2 With Breakfast for £99; Plus Dinner and Cream Tea for £129 at The Whoop Hall (Up to 62% Off)
  • A day trip to a location of your choice that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • A Horse riding experience.
  • If your mum is a fashion lover, or a gym enthusiast you can get her one of these cheap and affordable hoodies, fleeces and tops as cheap as £8 from http://www.benola.co.uk/collections/womens



  • Photo frames:- really cheap and affordable, pick a really good photo of your mum, personalise it by engraving a really good message for her. Check out different websites online (there's millions of them)

Hope you all enjoy your week and once again Happy Mother's day to all mums out there :-)


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Back to School Lunch Ideas by Saiprojects
Hi everyone, happy new month of Spetember to remember :-)

Isn't it so surreal that Christmas is just around the corner in literaly 16 weeks woohoo.. I'm like a big kid at christmas lol and I absolutely love love all the Christmas hoo ha :-)

Today's blog is really for all mums out there (now don't get jealous dads, i'll be writing a blog for you shortly).
Now that the summer holidays are over; and all the hustle and bustle about taking the kids away for summer holidays are all over and the kids are starting to go back to their new year, I have decided to write a blog to help out mums who struggle with kids pack lunches.
Most schools serve school dinners but I know of some mums who prefer to serve their children pack lunches. ( I don't blame you :-)
I know it can be very daunting when you have to think of what to make for your child to take to school Mon-Fri and also having to think of what to make for dinner blah blah blah, well not to worry, I can help you out or at least sort of help you out J

I have drawn a list below to help you, or at least give you an idea of what to make for your kids. Here's a list of pack lunches ideal for kids.


What a typical pack lunch looks like


Tummy Fillers
Remember, growing kids need alot of starchy foods to give them energy; they also need meals packed with abundance of proteins, fibre, carbohydrates, and vitamins to help with their growing bones and also give them a healthy dose of brain power for the afternoon ahead.

Try not to make it too boring for the kids by mixing and matching as per the below.

Main meals
Wraps
Bagel
Pitta's
Pasta salad
Cous cous
Potato salad


You can easily get your hands on sandwich fillers from supermarkets
Sandwich Fillings
Chicken/Sweetcorn
Tuna mayo
Ham & Cheese
Ham & Tomato
Cheese & Tomato
Prawn cocktail
Egg & cress
BLT- Bacon, lettuce & tomato
Corn beef & butter
Sausage & ketchup
Chicken & avacado
Sardine & tomato
Cheese & coleslaw
Jam & butter spread
Chocolate spread


It is really important to include one of their 5-a-day in their pack lunch to help stay healthy. Fruits are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals that also helps maintain a healthy gut and prevent constipation and other digestion problems.



Five- a- day
Fruits
Grapes
Oranges
Banana
Apple
Yoghurt






Veggies and dip are great.

















I know kids like the odd biscuits and crisps etc; however it is really important to include healthy snacks in your kids pack lunches as this helps in developing their focus and concentration at school.



Snack
Cumcumber sticks
Carrot sticks
Celery
Scotch eggs
Rice cakes
Bread sticks
Low salt & reduced fat crisp- optional
Biscuit- optional
Flapjack
Cereal bar


Stay clear of sugary drinks & go for healthy otpions.
Thirst quenchers
Water
Milkshake
Milk- semi skimmed or whole
Diluted fruit juice

 
I also recorded a Youtube video on Back to School, check it out here-
 
 
 
I hope this helps and has brought you out of a difficult situation with finding the best pack lunches for your kids. Have a fantastic day :-)

























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Hey guys, I'm giving away an Aquasense water Jug and 19 water filters courtesy of Electrolux; worth a Whopping £125 ($206) . Link to subscribe to all my channels below.

This giveaway is to provide an opportunity for all my followers to get to know me and follow me on all my social media platforms. I will be doing a draw out of a hat and posting the winner's details on my Youtube and Facebook page.

All you have to do is follow me on the social media platforms below, GOOD LUCK :-)

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Hey guys welcome back to my blog...!!! You know that feeling when you run out of what to make for the family for breakfast, well look no further. Below is a really easy and simple way of making American style Club Sandwich that tastes amazing. Trust me if you make this for your family, they'll make you the Sandwich chef of the family lol....
Absolutely no cooking needed..
As I've been getting a lot of support from my American followers on my Facebook page, I thought i'll make something that originates from (Newyork) USA. I still love all my other followers from different parts of the world though ;-)

OK Easy weasey, here you go:-

Ingredients:-
4pcs of slice bread
Lettuce
1 Tomato
5 slices of small Cucumbers
2 slices of cheddar cheese
4 slices of ham
3 slices of bacon
Mayonnaise

Method:-
Cook up the bacon in a frying pan, no need for you to add any oil as the bacon contains alot of fat. Cook both sides until done and set aside. Toast the 4 slices of bread in a bread toaster, spread the mayonnaise on one slice of bread. Add the tomatoes and cucumber, add ham, cheddar cheese, and cover with one slice of bread (spread with mayonnaise) cover it faced down with the Mayo'd bread. Add the lettuce, a slice of bacon, spread mayo on another slice of bread. Add another slice of bacon, and finally add the last slice of toast spread with the Mayonnaise.

Get 4 toothpicks and pin the 4 edges of the club sandwich with it and cut the middle with a sharp knife, turn and cut the other side with the knife until you have 4 little triangles of sandwich. And there you have it, serve with Chips and Avocado or anything of your choice like a bed of salad, you can even add Ketchup, chilli sauce etc.. Trust me it tastes yummy guys :-)

Voila, easy right :-) Watch it on Youtube here:-












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Happy Happy Sunday everyone; I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful sunshine wherever you are? And if its not sunny where you are, don't worry I promise to post you a a little bit of sunshine by special delivery :-)

Okay you know that feeling when you visit a supermarket for your weekly or monthly grocery shopping and you end up spending a fortune; you unpack your shopping and end up saying "really, is this it???" I spent £100 on food shopping thinking my cupboard would be pack full of food but it just looks scanty.. Yes that feeling, trust me I experience it all the time. Infact I don't even bother visit supermarkets for my grocery shopping anymore, I get them delivered to my home address. I find that its easier for me to sit online and shop rather than visit the supermarket and wander about for ages and still end up forgetting one thing or the order.

Today's blog post is gonna be a bit long so grab a brew , pen and paper and happy reading..!!!
If you are all about saving money on food shopping then this post is for you. I visited 5 different food chain supermarkets to carry out my research and I have come to a conclusion that would shock you.. Here are the below cupboard essentials and their price comparison results.


Princes Tuna Chunks In Brine 4X160g

We all love our Tuna, What's a Tuna/Pasta bake without a Princes Tuna chunks in Brine, well note down the prices below and I'm sure by the end of this read, you'll change your mind about your favorite supermarket..
Supermarket Price Comments
Asda Buy 2 tins for £6 Amazing offer
Tesco A whopping £6 for one tin Shocking-I thought Tesco had one of the cheapest prices???
Sainsbury's £5 for one tin Didn't expect any less
Morrison A cheeky £4.99 for one tin, lets just say £5 Pathetic





Pink Lady Apples X 4
One of your 5/a day, Pink lady apples are the best.. I remember the days when I used to work at a M&S checkout, I used to always hide one of these at the back of the fridge (they run out in less than 4 hours of putting them in the fridge) to be able to purchase one later and get staff discount of course.

Supermarket Price Comments
Asda £2, Buy any 2 for £3 Amazing offer
Tesco N/A Tesco don't do Pink lady apples, how terrible
Sainsbury's £2.60 Didn't expect any less
Waitrose £2.60 Didn't expect any less
Ocado £2.60 Didn't expect any less


Ben & Jerry's Clever Cookies Ice-cream 500ml

Perfect for this summer, its tastes as good as the container looks, worth a try and you won't regret it. Its a bit on the pricey side though; for its size...
Supermarket Price Comments
Asda £2.50 I just love Asda
Tesco £4 Never shopping at Tesco again even if my life depended on it
Sainsbury's N/A Msheww
Waitrose £4.49, any 2 for £6 Sorry Asda is still cheaper
Ocado £4.49 Didn't expect any less


Tetley Blend of Both Tea- 80 tea bags

Gosh I'm such a tea lover, I have to have my brew everyday.. I don't care if its Summer, Autumn or Winter, I love my TEA.. lol ;-)
Supermarket Price Comments
Asda £1.50 Brilliant for a tea lover like me
Tesco £2.55 Never shopping at Tesco again even if my life depended on it
Sainsbury's £2.55 Oh Pls
Waitrose £2.55 Sorry Asda is still cheaper
Ocado £2.55 Didn't expect any less


I am absolutely mortified by Tesco's prices and it has made me feel very confident in my choice of sticking with Asda. I thought they were all about "saving money" and "every little helps"; well every little does not bloody help. And also their Clubcard is a waste of time and useless.. yes I said it, its useless. You spend £100 every month and you get a £1 voucher in the post 6 months after, come on Tesco what the hell do you think this is? Anyways rant over...
Sainsbury's on the other hand I kind of expected the price, I don't even go there for my food shopping. Their only benefit is their Nectar card that I use when I buy Petrol so I can save money on my next visit.
I also believe it is definitely worth shopping online as its easier, cheaper and more economical; and you get it all delivered to your door.
The best Supermarket to shop is ASDA, which is my very favourite store, they don't offer any store card or points card but their prices are way more cheaper than any other food chain supermarket.
I can go on and on and on by showing you your different food essentials but you'll be here till next year.

Tips of saving money whilst Shopping

The following Tips have helped me alot particularly in saving over £37 a month on Food shopping

  • First things first is to visit your kitchen with a notepad and a pen and write a list of what you need, this helps alot so you do not forget to buy what you actually need.
  • Shop online and not in stores- You save money on your journey to the store and you end up buying things you do not need when you visit the store. 
  • Be careful of BOGOF (Buy One get One Free) deals, the price of the 2 items could be what it was previously before the supermarket decided to put the item on Promotion
  • Visit Price comparison websites if you're shopping online. This way you are shown different prices of each item compare to other supermarkets.
  • Always save your shopping list in your favorites to keep a tab on what your essentials are.
  • More importantly check your receipt after shopping, you could be over-charged. Remember every penny counts.

Basically be wise when shopping

What am I trying to get at here?? Well that journey to the supermarket for your weekly/monthly shop to me is a waste of time. Don't get me wrong, its a nice day out for some who's got kids and just wanna get out of the house; but I'll rather take the kids to the park and make them walk around until they are super tired than take them on a jolly ride to a supermarket and end up spending double what you could be saving.  And I am definately going to be shopping online (At Asda of course)..xxx

Thanks for visiting my blog :-)
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