Saturday, June 28, 2014

RedPawPaw | Box #1 - Review Part II

June 2014 Selection


Here I am back with some more reviews :)

Fillet Mignon with mushrooms
Gravox Finishing Sauce - Caramelised Onions & Balsamic Vinegar.  We teamed this with our Fillett Mignon.  This sauce was yummy, but a bit intense in flavour for me.  I would happily buy it again, but would water it down just a touch :)

Have tried the Nivea CC cream - very nice on the skin - definitely on the shopping list.
The Mentos gum is nice - a really nice burst of flavour and freshness that lasts quite a while.
The Mentos fruity things ........ umm, not so nice ........ a bit sweet and sickly :(
The Finish Dishwashing tablets seem to do a great job - I usually use Finish Powder - the tablets don't seem to have that 'detergent/chemical' smell the powder does, so I guess I will be a convert to the tablets.
The PineOclean wipes seem OK - after a bit of a fight getting them to come out of the container properly :)  Not sure I would actually purchase these in the future.

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Menu Plan Mondays | 23rd June (updated)

Monday 
Fillet Mignon, Oven Chips, Mushrooms, Gravy, Vegetables with Crusty Rolls
Tuesday 
Camera Club Committee Meeting – get your own J
Wednesday 
Honey Chicken & Noodles
Thursday 
Salt & Pepper Squid, Oven Chips & Vegetables
Friday 
Date Night - take-away
Saturday
Chicken Nugget Wraps, Chips & Salad
Sunday
Pasta Carbonara & Crusty bread

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Blooms of Blue

Blue Blooms
52 Photos Project (see link in sidebar) #7 - Powder Blue

this is still one of my favourite photos I have ever taken - Plumbago Royal Cape

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

RedPawPaw | Box #1 |

I recently became aware of RedPawPaw.com.au  ....... what is RedPawPaw? I  hear you ask :)

I quote from their Facebook page:
Redpawpaw is Australia’s first grocery product sampling subscription box that allows consumers to try over $30 worth of the newest grocery products from some of the world's leading brands, every month.
Redpawpaw caters to consumers who love trying new household products and rediscovering some forgotten ones. 

It sounded like fun, so I registered to receive a box, and eagerly awaited it's arrival :)

My first box arrived on Thursday, 19th June 2014
Red pawpaw
here are the goodies I received in my first box
June 2014 Selection

Since it was such a cold day on Thursday, I had the Taylor's Minestrone for lunch, along with some grilled cheese on multi-grain toast
Minestrone
let me say the photo does not do this beautiful Minestrone any justice - I think the lens got a bit fogged up :)  This was very yummy, and will be on my shopping list next time I go shopping, I may even see what other flavours they have.

Yesterday, I tried the Special K Cracker Crisps
Cracker Crisps
These were quite yummy, and very satisfying to nibble on - a bit like a lightly seasonsed chicken crisp - I can imagine these would go down well when having some wine and cheese :)

That brings me to this morning .............. I just had to try the porridge :)
this IS how you make porridge
let me say ................. this IS how you make porridge  :)  this particular flavour - creamy honey - was yummy, with just a lovely hint of honey - a word of caution, it heats up quickly and is hotter than you think when it comes out of the microwave ...............  let it stand a bit before you dig in!

Stay tuned for more reviews during the week :)

All of the products reviewed to date can be found HERE

Disclaimer:  I pay $5.00 each month to receive a selection of products - the opinions expressed in relation to these products are purely my own and are based on what I tested at the time and may be influenced by personal preferences.


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Saturday, June 21, 2014

Friday Fotos | Floral Friday | Skywatch Friday

wish I was here
Skywatch Friday
The skies here in Adelaide have been a bit gloomy, so here is a pic from summer :)

Pretty in Pink
FFF #135 - Knotweed - this is too pretty to have 'weed' in it's name :)
14 in 2014 #104 - Soft



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Friday, June 20, 2014

the ravages of time

In need of some TLC
In Need of Some TLC
52 in 2014 - #52 - time
114 in 2014 - #9 - Knot

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

PACC competition entries

Competition time again :)

here is my entry for the PACC mystery box challenge
A spoonful of sprinkles
A spoonful of sprinkles
114 in 2014 - #30 - Kitchen Utensil


June categories are Architecture and Portraiture
Sparkle on Q1
Sparke on Q1
Score:  7 out of 10

State Library
State Library, Adelaide, South Australia
Score:  6 out of 10
Fun in the Pool
Fun in the Pool
Score:  7 out of 10
Ready for Race Day
Ready for Race Day
Score:  8 out of 10

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

I got a positive review!

A few years ago, I submitted a recipe to Best Recipes for my Easy Meat Pie

Easy Meat Pie

Yesterday, I got a positive review!  Woo Hoo!!!!  The reviewer said 'the kids loved it' :)
doing a happy dance



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Monday, June 16, 2014

Menu Plan Mondays | 16th June


Monday
Pasta Carbonara & Crusty Rolls
Tuesday 
Camera Club Night – get your own J
Wednesday
Sausages & Mash
Thursday
Chicken Tenders & Potato Cakes
Friday
Date Night - take-away


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Saturday, June 14, 2014

Skywatch Friday

Clouds

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

A busy street .............

well, busy for our street

Street Excitement

this photo was taken in September 2008 and was the highlight of the day .......... with everyone in the street out taking photos

linking with 52 Photos Project

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Monday, June 9, 2014

Menu Plan Monday | 9th June

I am endeavouring to be a little more organised :)  I have been following Becci's Domestic Bliss for quite some time, and have decided to give Menu Planning a try.

Monday - Ham Steak & Pineapple with Oven Chips
Tuesday - Chicken Chasseur & Mash, with Crusty Rolls
Wednesday - Sausages & Potato Cakes
Thursday – Lemon Chicken & Rice

Friday - Date Night - take-away

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The Light Arrives

here is my pic for the current 52 Photos Project gallery

In need of repair

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Blue Moon | Floral Friday Foto #133

Morning Glory
linking with Floral Friday
Oops - I incorrectly identified this as Morning Glory - it is convolvulus mauritanicus blue moon
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Saturday, June 7, 2014

some quiet time

Nautical Ripples
Nautical Ripples
Linking with Weekend Reflections

Port Adelaide Lighthouse
Port Adelaide Lighthouse
Linking with Skywatch Friday
114 in 2014 - #80 - Tower or Towering

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Monday, June 2, 2014

Menu Plan Monday | 2nd June



I am endeavouring to be a little more organised :)  I have been following Becci's Domestic Bliss for quite some time, and have decided to give Menu Planning a try.

Monday - Fillet Steak Mignon, Oven Chips and Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower, with Crusty Rolls

Tuesday - Pasta Carbonara, with Crusty Rolls

Wednesday - Olga's Chevapchichi's with Potato Bake

Thursday - Ham Steak & Pineaple with Oven Chips

Friday - Date Night - take-away




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Sunday, June 1, 2014

52 in 2014

my next two submissions for my photo projects for 2014

Good Luck Charms
52 Photos Project - #04 - Good Luck Charm
52 in 2014 - #28 - Golden
114 in 2014 - #44 - Cube (the dice)

Rough Touch
52 in 2014 - #31 - Rough Texture
114 in 2014 - #7 - Tree



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