End of Season S A L E ! ! !

It's nearing the end of Winter (in the world of retail anyway) and I am also heading off for a while to explore Europe. So now is definitely the time for the Belle + Beau online store to have a sale.
A new item is being added daily so keep your eyes peeled for daily posts as to what's on offer and how to get the discount.

First up was the Layered Maxi Dress - Was $179.00, Now $89.50
Only one Medium left already - At the checkout enter: Tuesday50 to make it yours.

Added today was the Frenchie Tee in the classic Black/ Natural colour way - Was $109.00, now $54.50
Enter: Wednesday50

And a heads up for tomorrow, it will be the Hooded Poncho in Grey Marl - Was $229, now $114.50

Enter: Thursday50

Happy S A L E shopping x

Meat Free Monday - 08.07.2013

Made this last week. Was bloomin delicious! Converted a Pumpkin hater with it too.
Originally off a favourite kiwi site www.healthyfood.co.nz


Pumpkin, Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry

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• Ingredients:
• 1 clove garlic

• 1 red onion, sliced

• 800g pumpkin, cut into cubes

• 1/2 small cauliflower

• 400g can chickpeas

• 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste

• 2 teaspoons fish sauce (optional)

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar

• 1/2 cup vegetable stock

• 400g can lite coconut milk

• 70g cashew nuts, toasted

Method:

Gently fry the garlic and onion in a spray of oil until soft. Add the curry paste and stir well. Add the coconut milk, stock, sugar and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer, then add the pumpkin and cauliflower. Simmer for about 30 minutes, until the veges are tender. Add the chickpeas and cook for 5 minutes more.

Serve the curry with rice. Sprinkle the cashews over the top.

Sans (ceuticals)

I want this:



And this:



And this too:



I want to smother myself in the goodness that is Sans (ceuticals). It's a beautiful brand with beautiful products for your skin and hair.
Meaning 'without' in French, Sans in the perfect name for beauty products created without chemical ingredients. The range is produced by Lucy Marr of Lucy and the Powder Room and has been developed by scientists using 'high-quality, pure and effective ingredients' from natural sources such as; Bamboo, Goji, Ginseng and Papaya.
And the packaging is just as perfect too. I can't wait to try the range for myself and get the lovely bottles in my bathroom.
For more information and stockist, check out the site here x

Mango and Banana Yoghurt Gelato

A favourite blog of mine for great healthy food options is Julia and Libby.
Right now they are in the middle of a 'Sugar Free Challenge', removing the refined sugar from their diets and encouraging others to join them.

Refined sugar sneaks itself into so many of the readily available foods we buy. The obvious options including; biscuits, jams and sauces and the not so obvious including; cereals, bread, yoghurt and tinned fruit. With increasing societal issues with obesity and diabetes and my own growing interest in the not so natural ingredients being added to our foods and their effects on our body, I'm really enjoying the information coming through in this weeks blog posts.

For more information on why sugar is maybe not so sweet check out this article here and for  alternative sweet snack options to typically sugar laden recipes check out this Julia and Libby link here.

This is my take on the on a delish sweet fix, sans refined sugar. It's originally a Donna Hay recipe, but easily adapted to be sugar free by using an organic yoghurt which is free from any additives including sugar. Enjoy x

Mango and Banana Yoghurt Gelato

Ingredients:

• 2 Bananas - Peeled and chopped
• 3 Mangoes -Peeled and chopped
• 1 Cup (280g) Thick Natural Organic Yoghurt

Method:

• Place the banana and mango in a sealed container and freeze for 2–3 hours or until frozen.
• Place the frozen fruit and yoghurt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
• Serve immediately or place in a sealed container and freeze.
• After freezing allow to soften for 5 minutes before serving. 

Happy Birthday Queenie!

Happy Birthday Queenie! If you didn't already know it's actually not her real birthday. She shares that with me on April 21. But in Kiwiland we are all very happy to celebrate it now and break up the beginning of Winter with a long weekend.
Enjoy New Zealand x

Running for Life around New Zealand

This guy I know (he was my neighbour for just shy of a year) is circumnavigating New Zealand's beautiful coastlines for charity.

Brando Yelavich took off in February 2013 from Cape Reinga, New Zealand's northern most point on his journey around New Zealand's 6000+km of coastline. Since then he has run, walked, swum, climbed and kayaked through idyllic beaches, native bush and some of the most isolated locations of the country. He is living off the land fishing and hunting for wild rabbits, goats, birds and anything else he can catch to keep him going on his journey.

Along the way he has been helped out by many kind kiwis offering him assistance from a place to stay overnight to boat rides over some of our heftier rivers and harbours.
He's giving back just as kindly too. Not only is his mission raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House charity (you can donate here), Brando's been stopping in at schools along his route talking to kiwi kids and inspiring them that despite personal challenges like Brando's own with ADHD and Dyslexia, that they can do anything if they set their mind to it.

Check out his Facebook page here to see his updates, photos of the journey and if you can take the time to post him some support we recommend you do that too. This kid has a heart of gold and deserves to succeed in achieving his goal.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunningFullaNZ
Donate: http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/AroundTheCoast/

Keep it up Brando, we think you are great x

Amitiwi Swimwear

I adore this twist style bandeau bikini from Australian label Amitiwi ! The print by artist Osmond Kantilla is so beautiful and I love its eco credentials too.

Amitiwi pieces are made in Australia from the highest quality swimwear fabric (80% Nylon, 20% Elastane) and are hand printed with inks that are are 100% solvent free, eco friendly, are run proof and extremely durable.

Additionally Amitiwi support Australian indigenous art by using traditional printing methods by local Tiwi artists and provide support to traditional art practice, artists and Indigenous communities in regional and remote areas of Australia.
Shop online at www.amitiwi.com.au or www.thebeautifulthink.com.au

Pictured: Amatiwi, Seaspray - $120.00AU