It’s the New Year and a sure time to get our bodies back in shape after the indulgent holidays. And, with the help of Clipper Teas it couldn’t be easier. Clipper Teas, the fair-trade and organic tea company, has a range of teas that are delicious and great for detoxing. Clipper Teas are most famous for their amazing selection of green teas – and these are a great, natural way to rid the body of toxins accumulated over the Christmas period (I need it by the bucket load!). The green tea range offers us a super selection, with there being more than ten different infusions from Green Tea and Manuka Honey, to Green Tea and Nettle plus loads more.
But for the ultimate in detoxing teas, the obvious is the Detox Infusion which is made specifically to help cleanse the body of all the toxins we ingest every day. It contains Hibiscus, Nettle, Liquorice root and Aloe Vera Extract – and tastes surprisingly good!
Clipper Teas have become the only company in the UK to offer an entire range which of Fairtrade and organic teas, they pride themselves for being ‘Natural, Fair and Delicious’, only using the purest ingredients of the highest quality in our tea, coffee and drinking chocolate.
All Clipper Teas are sourced from Tea Estates which are regarded as being some of the best in the world in Africa, India and Sri Lanka. Their products are free from any artificial ingredients and in unbleached tea bags.
Clipper Teas say :-
“Ranging from Everyday Blends to Green Tea and Infusions, our extensive range aims to be the best tasting conventional tea available. Our green tea was the first on shelf in the UK, and now includes 15 varieties including Pure Green, Green with Ginseng and Green with Mint - all creating a light, refreshing and clean-tasting cup.”
There are many Teas available to us and I can assure you that you will not be disappointed in the taste. Some may take a while to adjust to, but after two cups you will, like me, prefer it than a cup of regular tea. Choose from Green Tea with Manuka Honey (20 bags for £1.89), Green Tea with Nettle (25 bags for £1.59), Green Tea with Ginkgo (20 bags for £1.69), plus many more.
Check out http://www.clipper-teas.com for the full collection.
I know that Christmas is just days away from us now, but if you are stuck for something to buy you Dad or Uncle I urge you to check out The Blue Brew.
Now, this for many is a partnership made in heaven. With the two very best produce of Britain – Stilton and Ale coming together for the perfect Christmas drink. The Blue Brew is fermented with Stilton whey, which gives it a unique flavour – the slightest hint of stilton complements its unique ale fantastically – pure magical. The ale itself is chestnut coloured and has an exceptional and smooth taste with light creamy textures. It is sure to be a great stocking filler for the foodie enthusiast in your family!
The Blue Brew is priced at just £2.10 per bottle. It is available from Belvoir Brewery, who are based in the heartland of Stilton cheese production just outside Melton Mowbray – check out http://www.belvoirbrewery.co.uk or 01664 823 455.
I have been a fan of OXO for some time now, and even my family now love to use their products. With OXO having a mission of providing innovative consumer products that make everyday living easier – they certainly have a huge following. There are many collections available within OXO from Cooking Tools to Household Cleaning Tools and Barware to Garden Tools - in fact with more than 850 products you will not be disappointed with your new purchase.
So, how exactly has OXO come about? Well, the OXO story began back in 1990 when retired entrepreneur Sam Farber was on holiday in France with his wife Betsey. After witnessing his wife’s struggle with everyday kitchen gadgets due to a mild case of arthritis, he was inspired to develop a range of tools that were easy to use for the largest spectrum of people. Sam went on to develop his first collection of 15 tools that were incredibly comfortable to use, simple and stylish – and these are still being used today!
The peelers were the first ever tools to be developed by Sam Farber and have been in the range since the company was born. The Y peeler is OXO’s most popular and best selling tool! And now, for a limited period only the new red Y peeler is a celebratory take on OXO’s best-selling UK product.
OXO celebrates 20 years of universal design and two decades of innovation within the housewares industry with the launch of this amazing anniversary festive red Y Peeler - perfect for the Christmas period. OXO say: -
“OXO’s Y peeler loves the limelight and can be found on all major TV channels in the hands of professional and celebrity chefs. The ingenious gadget gurus at OXO have launched an exclusive red Y peeler just in time for Christmas that even Rudolph would be keen to get his hooves on.”
With a blade almost as sharp as a samurai sword and a trademark soft-grip, non-slip handle this Y Peeler will be your new best friend in the kitchen. The sharp, stainless steel blade is designed to remove between 0.8-1 millimetre of peel which helps to retain the maximum amount of vitamins and nutrients that lay just under the skin.
It is absolutely fantastic on potatoes, root vegetables, and surprisingly good on peeling tougher skins such as on mango’s. Personally, I have never used peelers whilst preparing food as I have found them too hard to use and my hand and wrist usually start to hurt after peeling around 3 potatoes! Hence, I always use a knife! But, when I first used OXO’s Y Peeler, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy, quick and comfortable to use it was – and I haven’t gone back to using a sharp knife for peeling since.
Christmas day is going to be a breeze in the kitchen this year – with all those potatoes, carrots and parsnips to peel for the whole family, it will be done in no time at all with this super Peeler – leaving more time for festive fun and games.
The Y Peeler from OXO is priced at £5.50 – a very well worth purchase indeed! It is available nationwide. For stockist details please call 0114 290 1455
I have reviewed many products from OXO before, and this is one of my top utensils. Check out the other OXO reviews from Iconic Gifts HERE
I have always loved OXO for their range of super utensils, making everyday living easier in the home. I have reviewed many products from OXO before, and I would like to show you more in which I think are great.
The OXO Good Grips Y Peeler must be one of the best peelers that I have used. Talk about gliding easily, this peel a potato in seconds, hassle free! It is called the Y Peeler because of its shape and features a sharp stainless steel blade that glides through even the toughest fruit and vegetable skins with ease. The soft, comfortable handle cushions your hand as you peel, and is non-slip, even when your hands are wet.. I urge you to try this one out, for only £5, your Christmas dinner will be prepared in no time at all!
Or, for the perfect mash try out the Smooth Potato Masher (£11). This innovative Potato Masher lets you make smooth mashed potatoes with less pressure on your hands. A broad, soft, horizontal handle lets you press straight down while it cushions your grip and absorbs pressure. A fine-grid, stainless steel mashing plate yields smooth mashed potatoes with no lumps. I already have the potato ricer from OXO and think that it is fantastic, but honestly, this Smooth Masher is just as good! This tool is also ideal for mashing yams, carrots, or other root vegetables, or for making homemade baby food by mashing apples or bananas.
To help you measure accurately with no hassle at all, the Good Grips Angled Measuring Cups are ideal. Having an angled surface you can read measurement markings by looking straight down into the Cup and eliminates the need to fill, check and adjust the amount of liquid you are measuring. The handle is soft and non-slip for a firm grip. The bright measurement markings in convenient cup, ounce and millilitre denominations accommodate any recipe. These super measuring jus are available in 1-Cup, 2-Cup and 4-Cup versions, and are price from £3 up to £10.
Or, for those mango lovers out there, the Mango Splitter from OXO is just the thing for you. One simple press of the splitter removes the seed and cuts the fruit in half. The Mango Splitter slices cleanly through the fruit and leaves almost nothing behind on the seed. Soft grips cushion while you press and the stainless steel blades are sharp and sturdy. It is priced at £7, and the hassle of mango slicing is taken of your hands. Within this range you can also choose the apple divider, strawberry huller and cherry/olive pitter.
Check out http://www.oxo.com for all their other kitchen utensils they have available.
Our favourite celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has teamed up with Tefal to bring us the Multicook. This allows you to create delicious dinners in minutes – 15 minutes in fact! How impressive is that? No more worries if you are home late from work and don’t have time to cook something tasty and healthy, with the Multicook you can do just that.
The Multicook uses pressure-cooking technology to cook food in very little water and at high temperatures. As a result, food is cooked much faster, thus retaining the full nutritional value and preserving the natural flavour of each ingredient. This is something revolutionary for the whole family.
Jamie spoke of his excitement about the launch of this revolutionary kitchen gadget: -
“Multi Cook will change your life! Not only does it cook food better, but it does it so quickly and with no supervision. With people being so short on time these days, the pressure cooker seems to be the answer. It opens up a whole world of cooking you’d never have dreamt that you’d have time for. Meat gets broken down so that it’s ridiculously tender and it will melt in your mouth. And you’ll end up with wonderfully tasty sauces in less than half the time. ”
The New Jamie Oliver Multicook would make a great family gift for Christmas, or even any other time of the year. I am sure it would be highly appreciated and used daily within your humble abode. Who would say no to something that can cook a whole chicken in 25 minutes as opposed to 1hr 30mins in the oven!
For further information go to http://www.tefal.co.uk, or buy your Multicook at http://www.homeandcook.co.uk for £99.99.
