Hi all,
The husband here.......back in September your host had a car accident and is currently having some bad neck symptoms that have kept her off her feet. Bed rest and pain killers and muscle relaxants galore.......
Hoping to get back on deck really soon.
Regards,
The Husband.
Monday, 13 June 2011
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
Home brand or brand???
I don't know if it's in all countries but in Australia we have home brand or generic no name products that are sold at supermarkets. The non name brands cover a mass variety of products from milk to toilet paper and everything in between.
The most obvious difference between these products and name brand products is the cost. With some products it could be almost tripple the price to buy name brand products! That's a massive saving, particularly if things are tight with money this makes the weekly shop more affordable!
The price is definately a massive positive but the quality is often what people are reluctant about! There are some products that really don't taste any different or feel etc any different than the name brand but there is a big difference in some things.
Aside from the quality debate it brings to light how much we as buyers and consumers pay for advertising, marketing, packaging etc of name brand products! It's supermarket robbery!
Sometimes it's a choice, it may be about buying products made in your country, may be about money or quality. But remember there is nothing wrong with home brand so if your reluctant to buy because oh no what will people think, I can't possibly be seen with that in my trolley! Relax and don't worry about everyone else, guaranteed they have home brand products buried deep in their trolley!
The most obvious difference between these products and name brand products is the cost. With some products it could be almost tripple the price to buy name brand products! That's a massive saving, particularly if things are tight with money this makes the weekly shop more affordable!
The price is definately a massive positive but the quality is often what people are reluctant about! There are some products that really don't taste any different or feel etc any different than the name brand but there is a big difference in some things.
Aside from the quality debate it brings to light how much we as buyers and consumers pay for advertising, marketing, packaging etc of name brand products! It's supermarket robbery!
Sometimes it's a choice, it may be about buying products made in your country, may be about money or quality. But remember there is nothing wrong with home brand so if your reluctant to buy because oh no what will people think, I can't possibly be seen with that in my trolley! Relax and don't worry about everyone else, guaranteed they have home brand products buried deep in their trolley!
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Alternatives to takeaway
In the modern fast paced world we live in, take away and fast food is increasingly becoming a meal option that features not one but sometimes several nights a week in many households. We often work long hours and commit ourselves and our children to so many different activites, constantly running around trying to fit hundreds of things in a day.
Finally we get home or stop or finish the numerous things we were doing and then we have to think about what to cook for dinner. It's nights like this when your tired and exhausted that all it takes is the slightest hint of take away to jump on board the takeaway train!
We've all done it on plenty of occassions. And it's totally okay, quick easy and no effort can be your ultimate saviour.
But when you realise that you've eaten various forms of takeaway for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th + night in a row that you have had takeaway that it becomes a bit of a problem. It's not just about the health issues its rather expensive.
My solution is to have some quick easy options in the freezer. My favorite is ready made gf meatballs from the butchers, sauce and all. You just have to heat in pan and put rice in rice cooker. Sausages and frozen veggies is another quick option.
I'm not saying no to takeaway, I'm saying have some easy options in the freezer so you don't opt for takeaway for the 3rd night in a row.
Finally we get home or stop or finish the numerous things we were doing and then we have to think about what to cook for dinner. It's nights like this when your tired and exhausted that all it takes is the slightest hint of take away to jump on board the takeaway train!
We've all done it on plenty of occassions. And it's totally okay, quick easy and no effort can be your ultimate saviour.
But when you realise that you've eaten various forms of takeaway for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th + night in a row that you have had takeaway that it becomes a bit of a problem. It's not just about the health issues its rather expensive.
My solution is to have some quick easy options in the freezer. My favorite is ready made gf meatballs from the butchers, sauce and all. You just have to heat in pan and put rice in rice cooker. Sausages and frozen veggies is another quick option.
I'm not saying no to takeaway, I'm saying have some easy options in the freezer so you don't opt for takeaway for the 3rd night in a row.
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