Daisy Chains and Picnics

 I found this article about Day of the Dead  here When is the Day of the Dead? Known in Spanish as ' El Día de los Muertos ', this unofficial but widely observed holiday is celebrated on November 2nd each year, primarily in the Central and Southern regions of Mexico. It is a holiday that focuses on remembering family members and friends who have passed away. Traditions of the Day of the Dead Every year, on November 1st (All Saints Day) and November 2nd (All Souls Day), something unique takes place in many areas of Mexico: Day of the Dead festivities. While it's strange for most of us to accept the fact that "death" and "festivities" can go hand-in-hand, for most Mexicans, the two are intricately entwined. This all stems from the ancient indigenous peoples of Mexico (Purepecha, Nahua, Totonac, and Otomí) who believed that the souls of the dead return each year to visit with their living relatives - to eat, drink and be merry. Just like they did when they ...

  The age of envy: how to be happy when everyone else's life looks perfect Social media has created a world in which everyone seems ecstatic – apart from us. Is there any way for people to curb their resentment? I came across this article in  https://www.theguardian.com/  and found it very interesting and informative so I thought I would share it, you can read the original article  here One night about five years ago, just before bed, I saw a tweet from a friend announcing how delighted he was to have been shortlisted for a journalism award. I felt my stomach lurch and my head spin, my teeth clench and my chest tighten. I did not sleep until the morning. Another five years or so before that, when I was at university, I was scrolling through the Facebook photos of someone on my course whom I vaguely knew. As I clicked on the pictures of her out clubbing with friends, drunkenly laughing, I felt my mood sink so fast I had to sit back in my chair. I seemed to ...

These ingredients will boost the goodness in your diet, simply add these to your plate to romp up your nutrient level in seconds. Flaxseed.... Also known as linseed, these are a rich source of micronutrients. Just 1 tsp sprinkled over yoghurt or soup, added to a sandwich or salad, or blended in your favourite smoothie will provide a dose of omega-3 healthy fatty acid which have powerful health benefits for the body and brain. Flaxseed also adds dietary fibre, manganese and vitamin B1. Dukkah.... This Egyptian seed, nut and spice blend adds flavour to roast veggies, salads and dressings or as a dip with olive oil and bread. It often contains roasted hazelnuts, which are high in protein, essential fats and vitamin B. The blend also contains magnesium-rich sesame seeds, and a mix with added chia seeds provides omega-3 fats. Spices such as coriander seed and cumin give it anti-inflammatory properties. Fresh Chilli... Chillies are antimicrobial, kill bacteria, enhance weight loss...

I found this handy guide to Tassie potatoes on IGA Tasmania website. I still struggle at times to get the correct potato for the purpose I need it for, so I will definitely find this handy for reference.

We love spicy food, Thai, Mexican, Indian, just anything. I also like checking out the chilli section at the supermarket to see the varieties they have in store but I am never sure as to which chilli to use in which dish, so when I came across this handy article in the latest Coles magazine I knew I had to post it here for future reference.                    Birdseye                          Small and mighty, these                chillies are perfect for                South-East Asian style                dishes, such as curries                and noodle salads.                HEAT FACTOR 3             Rio teardrop    ...