Following the success of the Jamie Oliver for Tefal Electrics range, Tefal and Jamie are introducing a highly powered new hand blender to the range. Highly specified, this robust, hand blender is an innovative new kitchen essential, which is easy to use and easy to clean. This handy gadget is packed full of great features designed to make life in the kitchen much simpler – it could well be a must in the kitchen!
The new hand blender features a durable, heat resistant, detachable stainless steel foot, ideal for popping in the dishwasher after each use, whilst the handy whisk attachment is perfect for whipping up a mayonnaise or cream. A 700-watt variable speed motor maximises power while the soft touch grip and button make it comfortable to use.
The hand blender also boasts two great accessories including a 500ml mini chopper attachment, complete with anti slip base (ideal for quickly slicing herbs, vegetables or even chopping meat) and 800ml beaker, perfect for blending a smoothie or soup (if you are not eating your dish immediately, the handy lid provides convenient storage). What more could you want – it literally does everything!
Jamie said of the new introduction to the range:
“I’m very excited to be launching this new hand blender with Tefal as it’s been a dream of mine for some time to develop a really good set of affordable kitchen electric essentials. Whether you’re just starting out as a cook, a dinner-party whizz or a busy parent feeding the family, Tefal and I have designed this range to make life in the kitchen much simpler and to inspire everyone to get cooking.”
The Jamie Oliver for Tefal Electrics range includes a liquidiser, food processor, multifunctional grill, multicooker and now a hand blender; everything an aspiring cook needs!
The Tefal Jamie Oliver Hand Blender costs £54.99. Check out http://www.tefal.co.uk for further information and stockist details.
Now, this is something I totally adore! I would be shocked if any parent has never heard of The Very Hungry Caterpillar (written by Eric Carle), as it has proven to be a very popular and classic children’s book. It is a wonderful book to read your child, and they will be filled with delight, no matter how many times it is read. My own children love this book so much, and knew all the words by the time they were two years old! It tells of the very simple story of a caterpillar eating his way through a variety of foods, becoming bigger all the time, until he turns into a butterfly. The artwork is glorious, with wonderful jewel-like colours capturing any child. So I was so excited to hear about a range of The Very Hungry Caterpillar tableware and gifts by Portmeition – absolutely stunning and delightful!
While caterpillars can be a nuisance in the garden, their sweet images are a treat for children (and adults) at anytime. But to have these images at mealtimes, I am sure any child will be more than happy to polish off any meal! The very Hungry Caterpillar range by portmeition, depicts adorable images from this classic children’s book, hosting a range of tableware to gifts. Guaranteed to bring a smile to your child’s face!
From plates to double handed mugs, to egg cups and cushioned lap trays, I feel any of these products would make a truly wonderful gifts for any young child. I absouletly love the Cookie Jar! Portmeirion’s Very Hungry Caterpillar Cookie Jar (£21.00) is a great children’s storage jar for bits and bobs as well as cookies. It is bright and bold, and kids will be delighted to eat cookies from it - not to mention the adults!
The summer is upon us and now is the time to give yourself a boost and indulge in radiant, glowing skin. After the long hard winter we had, if you’re like me, your skin will show the effects of it – dull and dry! Well people, have no fear as Pukka Herbs is here to help in the form of Vitalise. This is an organic bio nutrient blend which can easily be introduced into your daily routine helping to boost your skin health from the inside out. Nothing but good comes out of this!
This is a powerful and nutritionally concentrated formula, which will help protect the body and provide essential nourishment for skin regeneration. When used daily you should also notice improvements in your energy levels and immunity.
Each serving of Vitalise has the equivalent antioxidant levels of three servings of fruit and veg. The supplement contains 22 nutritionally concentrated foods to help boost skin health, maintain energy levels, and deal with the stresses of modern life. This colourful blend contains a full spectrum of organic concentrated extracts from:
• Three fruits
• Four vegetables
• Six herbs and spices
• Three seaweeds
• Two freshwater plants
• Two grass juices and flower plants.
Wow, this sounds great!
Sebastian Pole, co-founder and herbal director of Pukka Herbs, commented:
“Vitalise is the pure essence of nature. Full of vital nutrients and concentrated plant energy, just one teaspoon gives you the equivalent antioxidant protection of three portions of fruit and veg. It’s the perfect supplement if you want to up your intake of organic bio nutrients and bring a bit of vitality into your life and skin.”
This wonder powder is available in handy on-the-go sachets for a tiny £1.30 each.
If you want to boost the anti-oxidant power of the Vitalise formula even further, it is recommended mixing the bio nutrient with Pukka Aloe Vera Juice (£12.95). Cleansing and cooling, aloe vera is an incredible plant that has been used for centuries to enhance beauty and aid digestion. Pukka’s Aloe Vera Juice is free from synthetic preservatives and contains the juice of hand-selected leaves grown and harvested in pristine conditions. Only the inner leaf gel is used with none of the bitter outer rind, so you’re guaranteed a nutrient-rich, fresh tasting juice. And I must say – it doesn’t taste too bad either!
Pukka Vitalise sachets and Aloe Vera Juice are available from independent health food stores and http://www.pukkaherbs.com
There is a new water dispenser on the market that we had to tell you about.
Not only does it deliver ice cold or boiling hot water at the touch of a button, The T6 also delivers sleek and stylish looks. Could this be the best looking kitchen appliance you can get?
The T6 uses UV light to remove chemicals, odours and nutrients, but leaves in all the natural nutrients and minerals. Triple filtered, water has never tasted so good.
With sensible features like a child lock to avoid accidents and mains connectivity, usability is not in question.
If you want to change the colour scheme in your kitchen, you can also change the colour panels to compliment on the T6 – very clever!
Great design on every level. Find out more at the T6 website.
You can order the new T6 by phoning 0845 051 7919. Base price for a domestic model costs just £509 and this includes installation by T6’s professional, EPDWA (European Point of Drinking Water Association) trained engineers.
What price do you really put on safe drinking water, available 24/7?
The weather outside is gorgeous, and it’s not hard for children to get too hot! So, what I think is a must have for all families is this wonderful and exciting Zoku Quick Pop Maker. This amazing little gadget will make delicious, mouth-watering ice lollies in a matter of minutes – and it works a treat!
The Zoku Quick Pop Maker (£39.95) couldn’t be easier to use, and it’s something that the kids can enjoy making too. Simply store it in the freezer, then as soon as an ice lolly or ice cream moment pops up, the Zoku can be filled to produce wonderful ice lolies. You can fill it with fruit juices, purées, yoghurts, whole pieces of fruit and even ice cream to make a delicious creamy centre, all ready for licking in less than 10 minutes. I actually timed it when making ice lollies with my two boys, and it took 7 minutes in total, not to mention being a lot of fun – very impressive!
NEW for summer 2011 is a set of tools so that shapes, patterns, fillings and different designs can be added for even more impressive home-made ice lollies. This tool kit will cost £16.30, and it includes: three drip-free Zoku pour cups for neat and accurate pouring, one heart and one star stencil, a fruit wand to place fruit slices in the lollies; the set also includes a siphon for lollies with a flavoured core and for pouring accurate layers. They look so yummy!
I highly recommend the Zoku Quick Pop Maker, as I feel it will make the perfect family gift. Both the maker and extra tools are available from http://www.zokuhome.co.uk. Happy ice lolly making everyone!
