Thursday, May 27, 2010

Wasp Zappers and more!

Anyone who has been out enjoying the sunshine will realise that wasps (and many other insects) are out and about too!  There are many ways to deal with the problem of wasps buzzing around but one of the most effective is a Wasp Trap Bag. wasp zappers

This bag catches & kills wasps in outdoor areas such as patios & decking and being in such a well used area in Summer it is safe to use in places where children and pets are, plus very simple and highly effective! Also of importance to many people - it won't harm the bees!

  • Highly effective

  • Easy to use - just add water

  • Safe to use around children & pets

  • Lasts for up to 3 months

  • Will not attract or harm bees!


A particularly good insect repellent product to take away with you is the Insect Repelling Wristband.fly killers

These Bug Bands come in a variety of colours and really are the easy & effective way to repel mosquitoes, flies, gnats etc. Wear on wrists, ankles, belt loops or back packs. Why? Because they are:


  • A natural & effective insect repellent

  • Water resistant

  • Deet free

  • Safe for the entire Family

  • Effective for up to 120 hours when kept in the resealable container



One happy customer recently said:
I have used this product before in India, Argentina and Italy and it definitely works for me. I either have no bites or the odd minor one which doesn't itch. I wear them 24 hours a day and I also use an antimosquito aftersun lotion. I have recommended them to a friend who always gets bitten quite badly and for the first time she has had a bite-free holiday.

See the full range of Insect Killers and Pest Control Products to keep your Summer pest free!

Wasp Zappers!

Wasp Zappers!

Anyone who has been out enjoying the sunshine will realise that wasps (and many other insects) are out and about too!

Catches & kills wasps in outdoor areas such as patios & decking
Highly effective
Easy to use - just add water
Safe to use around children & pets
Lasts for up to 3 months
Will not attract or harm bees!

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Is Summer finally here?

I know we can get a bit carried away sometimes when the weather suddently perks up and we all think it's Summer, but who can blame us with our recent weather? What matters is that for the moment it's hot, hot, hot. So, if you're a glass is half empty person you'll be thinking about problems with the insects!!!! If you're a glass is half full person you'll be thinking about BBQs (and should keep an eye out for our tips next week)... and whichever you are there's a chance you'll be thinking about your holidays!wasp zappers

To resolve your problems with the insects because of this weather check out our Insect and Pest Control Products. We've recently added some brilliant products such as the Window Fly Stickers which attract & kill the flies with the added benefit of no pesticides or odour. Each pack contains 4 individual Fly Traps which are attractive yet practical. They are easy to apply & remove and effective for up to 3 months. They are just part of our extensive insect & pest control range - see the whole range here: Insect & Pest Control Products.

bbq bagsSome people will no doubt have had a BBQ already, but for the no mess BBQ the Quickachips - Oven Proof Chip Basket is great for controlling your cooking: no more losing kebabs to the coals... and Dad will love them especially when it comes to cleaning it! I'll run through some great BBQ Tips next week, because with a bit of luck the BBQ weather may be here (or come back soon!)

For anyone thinking of their holidays, because lets face it the sunny weather does do that, have a read through my Holiday Tips blogs (How To Pack A Suitcase, Essential Holiday Items for your journey) to make sure you avoid any problems with packing and travelling. Also check out our Travel Accessories Range to make sure you have everything you need - you'll have to remember your toothbrush though!

wasp zappers

Is Summer finally here?

I know we can get a bit carried away sometimes when the weather suddently perks up and we all think it's Summer, but who can blame us with our recent weather? What matters is that for the moment it's hot, hot, hot. So, if you're a glass if half empty person you will want to check out our Insect and Pest Control Products!!!!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

BRAND NEW: Unique Spacesaving Heavy Duty Garment Rail with Shelves - exclusive to Caraselle

Most people need more of it, we never seem to have enough and getting it can be difficult. What am I talking about? SPACE!!

Space for hanging your clothes, space for putting your shoes (and shoe boxes), space for storing your knitwear and so on. You may already know about my space saving mission – to give information and advice on how to make the most of the space you have and even create space when it seems impossible!heavy duty garment rails

Well, before I remind you of what I've already run through, I wanted to let you know about a brilliant new spacesaving solution which has just arrived at (and is completely unique to) Caraselle Direct. The Unique Spacesaving 4' Superior All Black Clothes Rail with Top & Bottom Shelves is the ultimate Clothes Rail! With Two Storage Shelves it is designed to give you the maximum use of valuable storage space!

This all black portable clothes rail has strong & sturdy construction – but how strong are these clothes rails I hear you ask... check out the video to see! But this  duty garment rail isn't difficult to construct or move, in fact because it comes with nylon castors it's very portable and so more versatile, plus very easy to assemble.


Rail dimensions : W = 122cms (4')  H = 169cms (66 1/2" )  D = 50cms (20")

Larger castors are available and we have a wide range of Protective Clothes Rail Covers available to fit.








Now to remind you about my space saving mission - a run through of what you've missed! If you are looking for ways to get the most out of your existing wardrobe space a must see article is 'Need a larger wardrobe? Make your stuff smaller!' For information on how to maximise one of the most important storage areas - under the bed, see 'My Space Saving Mission continues!' which will show you how to get even more under the bed AND keep it tidy and easy to access! For children's room making the best use of space is essential - 'Children’s Clothes Rails… and more!' and 'Great storage products for your children’s bedroom' should answer many of your questions and give you inspiration on how to utilise the space here.

We all want more space – some of us really need it and the best place to start is to make the best use of your existing space and purchasing products that from the start will give you the most space. Keep checking out our blog for information on yet more brilliant products coming soon to help you utilise your storage space!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Haberdashery supplies which you always need (such as hemming tape!)

Finding a local haberdashery isn't always easy and with fewer haberdashery departments in larger stores you may be struggling to find some products that most people need even for basic jobs. Wundaweb is one of these products. This very popular product is a brilliant time-saving item, made of a fine, fusible fleece which bonds fabrics together quickly & easily, providing a natural firmly-joined finish (and saving you a lot of time and effort!)haberdashery wundaweb hemming tape

We now have a new addition to the Wundaweb range with the Jumbo pack of Wundaweb 20m x 20mm (also available in 10 metre strip x 22mm wide size). This provides great value and is also available as a multipack so saving you even more money! Ideal for Dresses, Skirts, Trousers, Curtains and much more, this easy hemming, no sewing is very popular with our customers.

One customer recently wrote about Vilene Extra Strong Wundaweb:


"Excellent product range. easy to use and very effective"

Haberdashery Hemming TapeReview starReview starReview starReview starReview star
gina roberts
- Sunday, 21st February 2010, 3 months ago
This extra strong version is suitable for heavier fabrics & areas that require an extra strong bond. Ideal for hems on Jeans, Workwear Combat & Canvas fabrics, Soft Furnishings, Craft applications & applying trims.

Velcro Sew and Stick TapeI recently wrote about the ways I was making use of the new Velcro® products (such as the Sew & Stick Tape for attaching a blackout blind), but it’s also really useful to have certain items in your sewing kit for dressmaking and repairs. I’ve already mentioned the Hem Fix Kit, which is ideal for instant repairs, but Sew on Tape (plus Anti Snag Sew On Tape) and Iron on Tape are also great for use at home when you don’t need an instant fix.

The Velcro® Sew on Tape is ideal for many Home Furnishing and Dressmaking tasks. It can be used for hand or machine sewing of soft furnishings, garments and more round the home.  Each pack contains 20 mm x 1 metre and is very long lasting and durable.

Velcro Anti Snag Sew on TapeFor fine and delicate materials prone to snagging use the Velcro® Anti Snag Sew On Tape. Each pack contains 20mm x 3 metres ( 1.5 metres closure ).

Velcro Iron on TapeWant to make it even easier? For those who don’t want to (or can’t) sew… try the Velcro® Iron on Tape which is great for non-sew applications. Ideal for repairing and making clothes - use it instead of Buttons & Zips. Each pack contains 16mm x 1 metre.

Check back later in the week when I'll run through many household products that are becoming increasingly difficult to find on the high street... why spend all your time looking for these products when you can find them all from the comfort of your own home?

If you have any suggestions of products you too are finding difficult to find please Contact Us and let us know... with customer feedback we can continue to build our range of products and continue to provide our customers with what they want!

Haberdashery supplies you always need (such as hemming tape!)

Finding a local haberdashery isn't always easy and with fewer haberdashery departments in larger stores you may be struggling to find some products that most people need even for basic jobs. Wundaweb is one of these products

Jumbo pack of Wundaweb 20m x 20mm


Easy hemming
No sewing
Ideal for Dresses, Skirts, Trousers, Curtains etc
We have a range of Wundaweb products available

Wundaweb is a fine, fusible fleece which bonds fabrics together quickly & easily, providing a natural firmly-joined finish


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Vilene Extra Strong Wundaweb


Wundaweb - Suitable for heavier fabrics & areas that require an extra strong bond. Ideal for hems on Jeans, Workwear Combat & Canvas fabrics, Soft Furnishings, Craft applications & applying trims.


Review starReview starReview starReview starReview star gina roberts - Sunday, 21st February 2010, 3 months ago
excellent product range. easy to use and very effective
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Velcro Sew and Stick TapeI recently wrote about the ways I was making use of the new Velcro® products (such as the Sew & Stick Tape for attaching a blackout blind), but it’s also really useful to have certain items in your sewing kit for dressmaking and repairs. I’ve already mentioned the Hem Fix Kit, which is ideal for instant repairs, but Sew on Tape (plus Anti Snag Sew On Tape) and Iron on Tape are also great for use at home when you don’t need an instant fix.

Velcro Sew On TapeThe Velcro® Sew on Tape is ideal for many Home Furnishing and Dressmaking tasks. It can be used for hand or machine sewing of soft furnishings, garments and more round the home.  Each pack contains 20 mm x 1 metre and is very long lasting and durable.

Velcro Anti Snag Sew on TapeFor fine and delicate materials prone to snagging use the Velcro® Anti Snag Sew On Tape. Each pack contains 20mm x 3 metres ( 1.5 metres closure ).

Velcro Iron on TapeWant to make it even easier? For those who don’t want to (or can’t) sew… try the Velcro® Iron on Tape which is great for non-sew applications. Ideal for repairing and making clothes - use it instead of Buttons & Zips. Each pack contains 16mm x 1 metre.  Need help with your craft projects too?

Find out tomorrow how Velcro® can come to the rescue again!

Haberdashery supplies that you always need

Finding a local haberdashery isn't always easy and with fewer haberdashery departments in larger stores you may be struggling to find some products that most people need even for basic jobs. Wundaweb is one of these products

Jumbo pack of Wundaweb 20m x 20mm


Easy hemming
No sewing
Ideal for Dresses, Skirts, Trousers, Curtains etc
We have a range of Wundaweb products available

Wundaweb is a fine, fusible fleece which bonds fabrics together quickly & easily, providing a natural firmly-joined finish


__


Wundaweb - Suitable for heavier fabrics & areas that require an extra strong bond. Ideal for hems on Jeans, Workwear Combat & Canvas fabrics, Soft Furnishings, Craft applications & applying trims.


Review starReview starReview starReview starReview star gina roberts - Sunday, 21st February 2010, 3 months ago
excellent product range. easy to use and very effective
__

Velcro Sew and Stick TapeI recently wrote about the ways I was making use of the new Velcro® products (such as the Sew & Stick Tape for attaching a blackout blind), but it’s also really useful to have certain items in your sewing kit for dressmaking and repairs. I’ve already mentioned the Hem Fix Kit, which is ideal for instant repairs, but Sew on Tape (plus Anti Snag Sew On Tape) and Iron on Tape are also great for use at home when you don’t need an instant fix.

Velcro Sew On TapeThe Velcro® Sew on Tape is ideal for many Home Furnishing and Dressmaking tasks. It can be used for hand or machine sewing of soft furnishings, garments and more round the home.  Each pack contains 20 mm x 1 metre and is very long lasting and durable.

Velcro Anti Snag Sew on TapeFor fine and delicate materials prone to snagging use the Velcro® Anti Snag Sew On Tape. Each pack contains 20mm x 3 metres ( 1.5 metres closure ).

Velcro Iron on TapeWant to make it even easier? For those who don’t want to (or can’t) sew… try the Velcro® Iron on Tape which is great for non-sew applications. Ideal for repairing and making clothes - use it instead of Buttons & Zips. Each pack contains 16mm x 1 metre.  Need help with your craft projects too?

Find out tomorrow how Velcro® can come to the rescue again!

Haberdashery supplies that you always need

Finding a local haberdashery isn't always easy and with fewer haberdashery departments in larger stores you may be struggling to find some products that most people need even for basic jobs. Wundaweb is one of these products -

Velcro Sew and Stick TapeI recently wrote about the ways I was making use of the new Velcro® products (such as the Sew & Stick Tape for attaching a blackout blind), but it’s also really useful to have certain items in your sewing kit for dressmaking and repairs. I’ve already mentioned the Hem Fix Kit, which is ideal for instant repairs, but Sew on Tape (plus Anti Snag Sew On Tape) and Iron on Tape are also great for use at home when you don’t need an instant fix.

Velcro Sew On TapeThe Velcro® Sew on Tape is ideal for many Home Furnishing and Dressmaking tasks. It can be used for hand or machine sewing of soft furnishings, garments and more round the home.  Each pack contains 20 mm x 1 metre and is very long lasting and durable.

Velcro Anti Snag Sew on TapeFor fine and delicate materials prone to snagging use the Velcro® Anti Snag Sew On Tape. Each pack contains 20mm x 3 metres ( 1.5 metres closure ).

Velcro Iron on TapeWant to make it even easier? For those who don’t want to (or can’t) sew… try the Velcro® Iron on Tape which is great for non-sew applications. Ideal for repairing and making clothes - use it instead of Buttons & Zips. Each pack contains 16mm x 1 metre.  Need help with your craft projects too?

Find out tomorrow how Velcro® can come to the rescue again!

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Garment Rail Builder Update plus Special Offer on Pink Rail!

I recently mentioned that we now have a brilliant facility enabling you to design your own Clothes Rail. We already have an extensive range of rails and accessories but they can now be easily put together by you in the comfort of your own home using our Garment Rail Builder - you can choose your garment rail by height or colour, add on accessories and more. Heavy Duty Garment Rails

Find the perfect colour, size and design of garment rail for you! From simple rails to complex combination rails, we make it as easy as a mouse click!

More great news.... we now have a new 6' wide Brilliant White Garment Rail. This Heavy Duty White Clothes Rail has a strong and sturdy frame but because it comes with castors it's completely portable.

  • A White portable clothes rail with strong & sturdy construction

  • Modern & contemporary design

  • Rail dimensions : W= 183 cm ( 72" ) H = 155 cm ( 61" ) D = 50 cm ( 20" )

  • Comes with nylon castors to make it portable & more versatile

  • Easy to assemble


Heavy Duty Garment RailsWith it's modern design it joins our fantastic Shocking Pink Garment Rail - 3ft Bespoke Custom Coated Pink Garment Rail with 3inch heavy duty castors. Now on Special Offer also, with an amazing lower price of £99.99!!

This strong and robust rail has large 3" diameter castors for heavy duty use. It is more sturdy and substantial than many others on the market, and is easy to assemble and long lasting. With an all pink frame and top bar, the dimensions of the rail are W 92 cms H 155cms (36 1/4" x 61") Depth = 50 cms ( 20" ).


Don't forget we also have our own Garment Rail Protective Covers, and a large range of Garment Rail Accessories! Keep an eye out for even more additions to our Garment Rail Range, making it easy for your Garment Rail to grow with your changing needs, or begin creating your own functional, adaptable and great to looking rail with the Garment Rail Builder!!

Friday, May 14, 2010

Going green? Go camping!

In the spirit of my previous ‘green’ articles I wanted to include in this topic one of the most important and enjoyable activities in peoples lives… holidays! The obvious choice would be the camping holiday and with numbers of people camping (and the age dropping) it seems many people have already made this choice.  Apparently the average age of campers has dropped dramatically – averaging previously around 60 and now in the 40s… why? Well partly because more families want to enjoy a ‘green’ holiday and enjoy the benefits of the Countryside right on their doorstep, after all we are known for our Great British Countryside and with so much to enjoy the possibilities are endless for camping destinations in this country!

This growing trend of greener family holidays also has the added benefit of more money being spent in local, rural communities. Check out The Caravan Club website for inspiration and where to go. To kick-start your 2010 adventures check out this article for inspiration of what to take with you to avoid problems with moths, storage and keeping everything clean and tidy!moth killers

Moths - they can be a problem when at home, but if you want to avoid them when travelling make sure you protect your clothing with products such as Clothes Moth Traps are designed to be hung in clothing storage areas, are simple to assemble and installed in seconds. Lasting for approximately 6 weeks from activation, they are easy to use and there are no chemicals.

Apart from clothes protection Anti Mosquito Balls provide excellent protection… they generate a one metre protection field which makes them particularly effective in small spaces such as cars, tents, caravans, sleeping bags etc. – also ideal for those barbeques to keep the pests away.

moth killersCaravanning4u provides great advice on the problem of moths such as using string bags to place five or six mothballs in four bags and depositing one in each corner of the caravan. Cedar wood is of course the natural moth repellent with a wonderful aromatic fresh fragrance and natural cedarwood balls are ideal for this.

For every new caravan or motorhome owner (and indeed even for the most experienced owner) it can be challenging making the best use of the space available and keeping everything clean. Problems of transporting and storing clothes can all be solved with the right products.

buy metal coat hangersTo make the most use of your wardrobe space you should make sure you take a Space Saving Hanger Bar - you can hang six hangers from it either vertically, which is the way it is mostly used for shirts or trousers, or horizontally to hang six pairs of trousers or shirts.hotel clothes hangers

Also really useful are Hotel Security Hangers… often clothes fall off the rail with ordinary hangers but using this type of hanger holds them securely in place – see testimonial from the Caraselle Direct site below for more information:
"Some time ago there was an article in the Club Magazine, about Hotel Type Coat Hangers, which a member had used, and so avoided the problem, so often encounted, where the hangers have bounced off the rail of the wardrobe, and all the clothes are on the bottom of the wardrobe, when you arrive at your destination. I thought this was a brilliant idea, but have had difficulty in tracing this type of hanger. I have now discovered www.caraselledirect.com who sell these hangers, as well as a large number of other items for caravanners. They do wooden or plastic hangers, and metal or plastic hooks. The advantage of the plastic hook is that they can be fitted without removing the hanging rail. Incidentally I have bought a second set of rings, so that the hangers can be taken straight from the House Wardrobe to the caravan."

Keeping a small space clean is essential especially when travelling – roller brushes are ideal for keeping clothing, seats & upholstery clean (fantastic if travelling with pets and to keep your clothes pet hair free!) Mini Pocket Sized Roller Brushes are ideal for travel and can even fit into your handbag – refills are available.

A hand-held carpet cleaner is incredibly effective at removing hairs and dust from rugs or carpets and being so small means you don’t need to worry about losing much space! You should also consider a Mini-Sweeper for sweeping tablecloths and carpets, stylish and effective, this sweeper is long lasting, sweeping crumbs from tablecloths and all surfaces. Ideal because no plugs, no leads, no batteries!crumb brush

For more useful caravan and motorhome accessories and inspiration visit Caraselle Direct - an online shopping website full of great storage solutions and homecare products. Enjoy your 2010 adventures!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Update from yesterday - an additional benefit to Toastabags for all you coeliacs!

I’ve recently been talking about the excellent Toastabags, plus giving out a few quick and easy recipes brought to you by food writers and authors of The Jewish Princess, Georgie Tarn and Tracey Fine. But I wanted to share with you a benefit I hadn’t previously thought of.toastabags

Being such a fan of this product I mentioned it to my sister, who told me she had recently started using them herself but for a different reason. Being a coeliac (allergic to gluten) she can’t use the family toaster for her gluten free bread (or anyone’s toaster when staying away from home), because of the risk of getting gluten from the crumbs already in the toaster. Problem solved with the Toastabag. Previously she had to use a tray covered in tin foil under the grill simply to have a piece of toast in the morning. Now she uses the Toastabags in the toaster and takes it away with her! So much for telling my sister about Toastabags (older sisters always know best!)

To see the benefits of them yourselves check out the following great recipes and see them in action on our site and YouTube

Italian Stuff-a-Your-Face Sandwich Recipe

Asian Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Peanut Butter & Banana Back To School Sandwich Recipe

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

How to get your child to eat breakfast (it’s all in the bag!)

Getting your kids to eat something that’s good for them can be tricky. Indeed getting them to eat anything at all can be difficult. It’s bad enough when they are still trying out new tastes, but once they’re at school and getting their own ideas about when and what they should eat it’s even worse. They are renowned for snacking, so what better way to get something nutritious in them by taking advantage of this.

In fact, with this Toastabag recipe you may even be able to get them to eat something before they leave the house for school. The advice always given is to involve your child in the process of making the food and these Wallace & Gromit Toastabags will appeal to them so much it will make them do just that – with a stamp included in the pack, and super easy to use, older children may even start to make their own breakfast!

So using ingredients that many of them love (but are secretly actually good for them), why not try out the Peanut Butter & Banana Back To School Sandwich Recipe. Brought to you by Food Writers Georgie Tarn and Tracey Fine, the authors of The Jewish Princess Cookbook, Having Your Cake and Eating It, The Jewish Princess Feasts & Festivals with Family and Friends and the 'Must Have' lifestyle guide The Jewish Princess Guide to Fabuosity. They are regular food columnists for the Jewish Chronicle and regularly appear on UKTV Food, Market Kitchen and The UK Kitchen.

If you like this you should also check out their brilliantly simple and tasty Italian Stuff-a-Your-Face Sandwich Recipe and Asian Chicken Sandwich Recipe. Remember this isn’t only for the kids… I hadn’t tried the banana and peanut butter combination myself before this, but I’m very surprised and happy to say that I’m now hooked!

Peanut Butter & Banana Back To School Sandwich Recipe

What ingredients you will need:

Butter (about a teaspoon)
Banana (sliced)
Smooth Peanut Butter
2 thin slices of bread

You don’t have to limit yourself to either white or brown bread – why not get the best of both by mixing them and have one of each? Start by melting the butter in a pan, add the banana and fry until all the banana is golden brown. If your kid insists(!) remove the crusts and get them involved by pressing down with the stamps onto the bread to imprint with the Wallace & Gromit pictures.

Spread the peanut butter on one slice of bread, followed by the golden banana and press down firmly on the sandwich before putting into the Toastabag. Once in your toaster it should take around 3 minutes depending on the individual toaster. Allow to cool.

Brilliant for kids to have for a quick breakfast or after school snack perhaps. Very nutritious too - the banana is full of potassium, so giving them lots of energy to keep them going long after breakfast. It will get some fruit in them, plus the peanut butter provides some fibre, vitamins and minerals.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Build Your Own Clothes Rail! We’ve made it easy…

There are certain products that are often quite limited in choice. Let’s take Garment Rails for example. Finding the exact rail to suit you can be hard and judging on comments from customer enquiries many end up making do with the next best thing. Customers have told us they have shopped around for a rail that needs to fit a certain space or be a particular height but also requires a middle rail and so on.

We have a very large and varied range of rails and accessories so that you can easily choose your garment rail by height or colour and then add on accessories, but we have now gone one step further with our Garment Rail Builder. This now makes it even easier to find the perfect colour, size and design of garment rail for you! From simple rails to complex combination rails, we make it as easy as a mouse click!

Remember also that our rails are incredibly adaptable... brilliant news for anyone who wants to increase the size of their Garment Rail! The latest products in our Garment Rail Range will do just that. Our Conversion Kits will convert a standard single top rail garment rail into a double top rail garment rail.

heavy duty clothes railsThat means you can now easily double the hanging space available to you! This is yet another step in providing you with the most Adaptable Garment Rails possible.

Our double top rail brackets and extra rail package includes the components needed to convert a standard single top rail garment rail into a double top rail garment rail.heavy duty garment rails

Simply remove your current single top rail, attach the 2 new brackets, one on each side and then place your existing top rail and the new top rail in place and you have doubled your hanging space! This package includes one top rail and 2 x end brackets. Check them out and maximize your space!

Not only that, but there are also other options available for increasing the size of your rail. We know you want a rail that will adapt with your changing needs, which is why many of our rails can now be purchased with Height Extension Pieces and adjustable Centre Rail, thus allowing you to double your hanging space - see a snapshot from one of our newsletters:

The most adaptable garment rail

So loads of choice of rail, incredibly adaptable with many new accessories to maximise the space of your rail and now one easy step to create your custom built rail! It doesn't get easier than this! Check out the Garment Rail Builder now!

Friday, May 7, 2010

A taste of Asia from your Toastabag!

Following on from my earlier write up about the brilliant Toastabags, I’ve got another fantastic recipe brought to you by Georgie and Tracey, authors of The Jewish Princess Cookbook. Like them you too can make use of this Dragons’ Den featured product which is ideal for busy people needing quick food! They are super efficient and leave no mess… not even crumbs in your toaster! Toastabag

Very economical because they can be used over and over again (the Original Toastabag can be reused up to 300 times and the Gold and Wallace & Gromit Toastabags can be reused 100 times), plus being so easy means you can get the whole family involved. For a taste of Italy see my previous article which went through how to make an Italian Stuff-a-Your-Face Sandwich, but if it’s a taste of Asia you want try this delicious Asian Chicken Sandwich.

What ingredients you will need:

Chicken (ready cooked)
Mayonnaise
Ginger (grated)
Chili (diced)
Spring Onion (chopped)
Salt & Black Pepper
2 thin slices of bread

Don’t limit yourself to either white or brown bread – why not get the best of both by mixing them and have one of each? The great thing about these sandwiches is that you can use quantities according to your tastes, so adapt the ingredients if needed – if you love spicy food use a generous amount of chili and spring onion for example. You can use about half a chicken breast per sandwich, which would give you a generous portion. Mix in a bowl the chopped chicken, chili (remember don’t use too much if you don’t want it too spicy), finely chopped spring onion, grated ginger, some salt & pepper to taste and enough mayonnaise to coat the mixture. Press firmly down on the sandwich before putting into the Toastabag and once in your toaster it should take around 3 minutes depending on the individual toaster. Allow to cool and enjoy.



Not only does this sandwich have lovely colours and wonderful fresh smell, but it’s very good for you. The ginger is known for it’s ability to help support a healthy cardiovascular system, reduce nausea and upset stomach and can reduce the symptoms of colds and allergies! Eating chili is likewise very beneficial as a natural anti-inflamatory and will help increase your circulation. What more could you ask for? A tasty sandwich that is quick to make, leaves no mess and is good for you! Next I’ll tackle how to get your kids to eat something for breakfast – or any meal!