THISMONTH …
THISMONTH
We ’ re getting our five a day with …
PROTEIN SMOOTHIE KITS
We ’ re eating …
CHILLISH ULTIMATE CHILLI OIL
Our latest obsession , Chillish is a punchy new condiment , marinade , drizzler , dip and oil all rolled into one . As the name suggests , the primary ingredient besides award-winning extra virgin rapeseed oil and shallots is chilli flakes , so it ’ s ideal for those that like their food with a kick . Cleverly though , the ingredients naturally separate into a subtly flavoured oil that sits at the top of the jar and captures the more delicate notes of exotic chilli , nutty rapeseed oil and fragrant spices , while the ‘ gubbins ’ that collects at the bottom of the jar is a richer , spicier blend of caramelised onion , chilli and garlic . Really versatile and absolutely delicious , it ’ s suitable for vegans and vegetarians , and contains absolutely no nasties .
From £ 5.95 , www . pollyannaskitchen . co . uk
Having already created a new and improved way to get your smoothie fix in under a minute with their original , Great Taste Award-winning range of superfood-enriched frozen smoothie kits , PACK ’ D have now launched nationwide with a trio of Protein Smoothie Kits . Each pack contains two smoothie kits that combine a sophisticated mix of freshly frozen fruit and vegetables – so no need to spend hours peeling and chopping – with a targeted blend of organic whey protein ( 13g per portion ) and superfoods , and has been designed with elite sports nutritionists to make the ultimate protein smoothie . All that ’ s left to do is add milk , almond milk or water and blend ; healthy ’ s never been so easy .
£ 3.50 ( set of 2 portioned packs ), www . packd . co . uk
We ’ re drinking …
ELEPHANT GIN
Inspired by the traditional sundowner experience after a day out in the African bush , Elephant Gin is a premium handcrafted gin made with carefully selected ingredients that capture the spirit of Africa . Produced using the traditional method of copper still distillation , the blend of 14 botanicals used to make this smooth spirit include the savannah ’ s superfruit , baobab ; the ‘ miracle herb ’ buchu with a flavour similar to blackcurrant ; and the African wormwood , which introduces a sharp floral note . Giving back to what inspired the gin in the first place , the company contributes 15 per cent of all proceeds to two African elephant foundations – Big Life Foundation and Space for Elephants . Alcoholic and ethical ? Magnificent .
www
. elephant-gin . com
We ’ re saving for …
BRASS
Not as in great slabs of metal , but definitely as in part of our interior design scheme . That ’ s right , you heard it here first , copper ’ s reign is over and autumn / winter 2017 ’ s vision for the ultimate in cosy home furnishings is all about brass . Whether used boldly within a lighting centerpiece or decorative ornament , or subtly to frame artwork or mirrors , it evokes a really retro feel and looks cool too . We love this rhino wall lamp from www . miafleur . com .
£ 122 , www . miafleur . com
We ’ re cleansing with …
THE ARGAN OIL BEAUTY BAR
When most of us think of argan oil we associate it with super shiny hair , but it ' s not just great for your locks . Packed full of antioxidants , it also protects the skin from free radicals keeping us looking healthier and younger . This 100 per cent organic Argan Oil Beauty Bar benefits ageing , rough , dry and damaged skin , rectifying sun damage and lightening areas of skin affected by pigmentation such as age spots and freckles . A gentle and easy fix , it reverses signs of ageing as well as improving dry skin conditions and , best of all , you can use it on chapped hands as well as on your face , so its benefits are multiple .
£ 20 , www . bea-skincare . com
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