Author Archive: Lydia
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Daisy Roots Shoes
I was contacted a few weeks ago by Daisy Roots and asked if I’d like to review a pair of their beautiful handmade leather shoes. I love supporting British companies so I was very excited when I discovered that Daisy Roots have been making shoes in Northamptonshire since 1995.
After visiting their lovely website my mind was full of delightful little leather shoes and the next step was to make a decision as to which pair I’d like to review. The following morning when Imogen asked for an apple I had my mind made up! I chose a pair of beautifully rich purple leather shoes with green apples and flowers on the front.
Imogen loves her new Daisy Roots leather shoes. They keep her feet cosy and warm on our wooden floors and stop her from slipping when she’s running around and playing. For an active toddler they’re the perfect indoor shoe!
What I love most about Daisy Roots shoes:
- They have suede anti-slip soles
- There’s room for growth
- They’re made from soft, breathable leather
- They fit perfectly around the ankle and are extremely soft
- They’re made from eco-friendly leather and are chrome free
- They’re vegetable dyed so are safe for babies who like to chew everything
They look gorgeous when worn with tights or trousers.
Daisy Roots make leather shoes for babies and toddlers in a variety of sizes from newborn to 4 years old. They’re recommended for indoor and pram use and can be cleaned easily with a damp cloth.
I think they’d make the perfect gift for a baby or child and there’s the option to have your shoes packaged in a gift box. Daisy Roots provide free delivery within the UK.
You can find out more about these beautiful leather shoes for babies and children at Daisy Roots and on Facebook.
Disclaimer: I was sent a pair of Daisy Roots leather shoes for the purposes of this review. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
Mild Vegetable Curry
Welcome to my series of weekly family meals. I’ll share my favourite fresh, nutritious, easy and quick meals for the whole family to enjoy. Where possible, we always eat and cook with organic ingredients. I like to buy the freshest produce for my family to ensure we’re getting the essential vitamins and minerals we need through our food.
This week’s family meal is Mild Veg Curry. It’s healthy, quick and delicious.
Serves 4
Prep Time 10 minutes. Cooking Time 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 Onion
- 3 cloves of Garlic
- 2 Sweet Potatoes
- 2 Carrots
- Head of Brocoli
- 500g Passata
- Patak’s Mild Curry Paste
- Wholegrain Rice
I love Waitrose Organic Passata and Waitrose Organic Whole Grain Rice.
The Passata is made of 100% organic tomatoes and provides a smooth and tasty sauce to which you can add herbs and spices as you please. I always use whole grain brown rice instead of white rice for it’s nutty full flavour and health properties.
Let’s Make Mild Veg Curry
Method
1. Wash, peel and chop the potatoes and carrots. Boil until soft.
2. Start cooking the rice (this will take approx. 20 – 25 mins).
3. Chop and saute the onion and garlic in some olive oil.
4. Wash and chop the broccoli into small bite sized cuts. Add to the onion and garlic for a few minutes and stir occasionally.
5. Add a heaped teaspoon of Patak’s Curry Paste into the onions, garlic and broccoli. Stir together.
6. Add the cooked sweet potatoes and carrots to the pan and stir. Pour in the Passata and stir. Simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
7. When the rice is cooked you’re ready to eat. Enjoy!
Looking for ideas for nutritious and quick Family Meals? Try my healthy recipes:
The Photo Gallery: Red
This week’s Photo Gallery theme on Tara Cain’s blog Sticky Fingers is Red. Friday 15 March was Red Nose Day and so far over an amazing £75 million has been raised in aid of transforming lives across the UK and Africa. Well done everyone who took part!
I’m a big fan of the colour Red. Here are some of my favourite photos taken this year.
Imogen playing in her Grandparent’s garden in New Zealand.
Imogen and cousin Amber with their red table and chairs.
Native Pohutukawa growing in my parent’s garden in New Zealand.
The Cable Car in Wellington City takes you up to the beautiful Botanical Garden.
