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Vahdam Teas Releases New Range of Sustainable Adaptogenic Turmeric Teas

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I have become obsessed with turmeric and putting it in things. I even add it to my tea. I had my inflammation makers tested by Thriva recently and I had little to low inflammation in my body. I think this is thanks to all of the turmeric I consume. I have been reading a lot about nutrition and I have recently done a Harvard course in nutrition. The evidence that turmeric is good for you is pretty solid.  I decided to go all out and try actual turmeric teas and turmeric latte. 

I tried the Turmeric Ginger teabags and the latte mix. Both are easy to use and I think they taste great. Granted, not everyone likes turmeric, but I find that if you persevere with it, it grows on you. Even if you were not a fan to begin with. I am a fan of Vaham teas.

Award-winning family-run ethical and sustainable luxury tea brand VAHDAM Teas has launched a new range of ​certified organi​c and​ vegan turmeric teas and latte mixes. 

turmeric, turmeric teabags, teabagsBlending premium-quality immune-boosting Indian turmeric with ingredients and superfoods including ginger, ashwagandha and moringa, the range is 100% natural and caffeine-free and packed with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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VAHDAM Teas brings India’s finest teas and superfoods to conscious consumers around the world – as endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, Martha Stewart and more. VAHDAM Teas is also a certified ‘Climate Neutral’ and ‘Plastic Neutral’ brand, and donates 1% of its revenue to educating its tea growers’ children under its social initiative,‘TEAch Me’.

Vaham Teas are available here.

A Signature change for Grants Whisky

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Grants Signature - with the blue label - with the original

Grants Signature – with the blue label – with the original

Grants – the whisky people – have just produced a new line of whisky. Grants Signature whisky comes with a distinctive blue label. But more importantly, it has a pleasantly biscuity and caramel taste.

Grants is a blended whisky rather than a single malt – so none of those flavours of peat and heather that whiskey lovers like to go on about. But it is a very good blended whisky – crisp, clean and has none of that burnt after-taste that you often get with cheap drinks.

As a seasonal drink, Grants Signature makes a pleasant change from the original (with the red label). Oh, and it’s a great mixer. When there’s a touch of frost in the air, there’s nothing nicer than a good whisky with a splash of ginger wine on top – preferably consumed in front of an open fire. Grants Signature is ideally suited for this treatment.

Grants signature is £19 for 75cl at most supermarkets.

 

see also – new wines for Christmas from Winerack and Bargain Booze

 

Christmas Gift List For Your Favourite Person

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Christmas Gift List For Your Favourite Person

Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur

Exotic and beautiful and that is just to look at. It is an all natural liqueur without preservatives.

Domaine de Canton is the world’s first ultra premium ginger liqueur and is handmade in small batches in Jarnac in the heart of Cognac, France. Perfect as an aperitif over ice, after dinner or as a cocktail. £33.00 available at thedrinkshop.com, Harvey Nichols stores, Selfridges.com and Booths.

 

Heidi Klein Beach Candle £36

Gorgeous, stylish and it smells divine. Perfect for any women in your life.

 

Doro – PhoneEasy 632

This would be the perfect gift for grandma. It will also be a gift that lasts as you can call her all of the time. Available here.

 

AromaWorks – Yang Candle

Beautiful and it smells amazing. Is 100% organic and is a relaxing blend of seven different aromatherapy oils including Ho Leaf and Nutmeg. Available here.

 

Spineless Classics – Cinderella print

Spineless Classics – Cinderella print

Spineless Classics are both beautiful and unique. They have the entire works of your chosen novel and a piece of art all on one print. A great gift. From iwantoneofthose.com and houseoffraser.co.uk

 

 

Flat coke may be the cure for Kate Middleton’s morning sickness

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katemiddletonThere is a high probability that Kate Middleton will experience the same morning sickness as with her first pregnancy, say Alison Edwards – Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at Birmingham City University. In fact she has had to cancel some of her engagements already because of her acute morning sickness.

 

“Though there is an increased chance due to having the excessive sickness before she may well have an entirely different experience this time with little or no sickness.  Though there is no ‘cure’ for morning sickness (and certainly not hyperemesis) there are steps that can be taken to try to settle the unpleasant symptoms.”

 

“Though there are few sources of scientific evidence to support any ‘remedies’, making sure fluid intake is maintained is a priority. Flat coke has been found to help here as can arrowroot or ginger. Some women swear by travel bands.  Small low fat meals can help and avoiding anything spicy.  If the symptoms become excessive then medical advice must be sought as there are medications that can reduce the sickness and nausea; these do need prescribing however.

 

“Excessive morning sickness can make women unwell and certainly miserable, so plenty of support and rest are vital, especially if admission to hospital is required as Kate was last year. There are also support groups set up by women who have experienced hyperemesis.”

 

 

Beech’s Fine Chocolates Bar Review

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Beech’s Fine Chocolates bars

Having previously reviewed Beech’s Fine Chocolates Creams we were pretty excited when these came through the post. An array of delicious chocolate bars in various, unique flavours.

Lime & Chilli Dark Chocolate

Delicious with a spicy kick. The lime is perfectly judged, not overbearing.

Dark chocolate

A high-quality, luxurious dark chocolate.

White Chocolate

Sweet tasting but not sickly: a delicious white chocolate.

Milk Chocolate Anglesey Sea Salt bar

This was unique and wonderful. The sweet and savoury work well together.

Dark Chocolate Ginger bar

A particular favourite. The ginger gives the right amount of kick without being too spicy.

Beech’s only use the finest, natural ingredients and it shows.

£1.50 for 60g from Amazon UK.

 

Cooking With Spice

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Add Spice To Your Life

Winter is well and truly here, and it’s cold outside. To warm yourself up why not start cooking with spices. To keep costs down, and to support your local shops, buy spices from an ethnic grocer rather than a supermarket. Good brands of spices will have a strong aroma. Many experts insist that you should toast and grind whole spices yourself as the flavour will be better, the aroma and colour of ready-ground spices can quickly fade.

After you have located your spices should invest in a spice rack. Spices are best used within three months of purchase (not kept for years!) They should be kept in airtight containers and away from direct sunlight and heat.

Fill up your spice racks as you go, if you are low on space get a wall spice rack.

It’s a good idea to have a clear out and replace any old packages of spices with new ones. It’s also better to buy small amounts frequently than to buy bulk amounts that will take you a long time to get through. Spices don’t last for forever, even if people do seem to keep them for years.

Here is a basic spice list to start with: Bay leaves, Black peppercorn, cayenne pepper, chilli powder, cinnamon ground, Cloves, Cream of tartar, Cumin, Curry powder, Ginger, Kosher salt, Nutmeg, Oregano, Paprika, Crushed red pepper, Rosemary, Sesame seeds, Thyme, Vanilla extract.

Happy cooking!