30 minute meal time

So this is true Russ and Di style … 

For a while we have been wanting to cook a meal from Jamie Olivers 30 minute meals. You know the ones, the ones that you can do in 30 mins to save you time … well that is if you start at a reasonable time. Russ and I decided to cook the Piri Piri Chicken one Saturday night and well, it only took us half an hour, but we started at 9pm, and then ate it at 9.45pm … which in both our books was pushing it. 

It was amazing and we hope that we can do it again soon.

 

The Piri Piri sauce was so easy and Russ and I both learned how to season and cook the meat beautifully.

These tarts were to die for. The toffee was a bit chewy, but I have since made these just on their own. Easy and quick, and I have not found one person that doesn’t like them :)

World Environment Day

What did you do today? 

Did you even think about the environment? 

Would anyone like to come to see Anima Mundi?

Read this and tell me why you shouldn’t see the movie. Inspiring people and can’t wait to see it. 

No Poo Revolution

My own Bi-carb rinse & Apple Cider rinse both with Lavender from the garden

I have read about this for about 2 years. I should say that when I first heard about going ‘shampoo free’ I thought wholly about the environment and how this would benefit the waterways, the plastic consumption and also ethical choices of consumerism (who makes ethical shampoo anyway?).

Now being a mum my focus has changed a little. Not putting environmental reasons aside I have also considered it because of the health reasons (chemical intake through our skin/scalp) and also financially. I see this as something I am doing to look after myself and the environment. 

I am not going to write a lot about the reasons and recipes, it is well documented here:

Info: Shampoo Free 

Going “poo-free” may not initially sound like your cup of tea, but don’t be fooled into thinking shampoo is a necessary or healthy part of your body care routine. On top of being excessively harsh, your shampoo may contain ingredients you’re not comfortable having on your body or your hair. To really reap the benefits of healthy hair you’ll want to return it to it’s natural state, and going poo-free is the best way to do it. Try it for a month, and be faithful… see how much you love your new hair . You’ll surprise yourself at how soft, vibrant and clean it will feel.

What kind of herbs can I use to improve my hair’s health? 
  

I am pleased to say that it has been 3 weeks and my hair looks and feels great. I feel like my hair was producing so much oiliness and bi-product to protect my scalp from the chemicals I was putting on there. Now I can feel my hair so much better and so much cleaner. Wouldn’t go back, next time I am mixing up some with Rosemary in it. :)