by Glotime | Nov 26, 2019 | Fashion, Featured
The image of the Christmas jumper always conjures up the first Bridget Jones film when Colin Firth famously wore the unstylish sweater gifted to him by his Mum. So forgive me if I take a breath before recommending you to do the same.
But this year Save the Children have www.christmasjumperday.org on 13 December where you can sign up for just £2 or £1 if at school, and make a difference worldwide for children in need.
If you also want to get really involved in the Christmas spirit with a festive jumper, and want to retain some sort of style, you can still do this without becoming a complete laughing stock.
John Lewis Baby Dog jumper – £16
https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-baby-dog-scene-christmas-jumper-blue/p4781334
Next – Lipsy Christmas Santa Baby Bardot Jumper £30
https://www.next.co.uk/style/esr03554
Womens Pink Eyelash Knit Sequin Tree Christmas Jumper – £16 Asda
https://direct.asda.com/george/women/jumpers-cardigans/pink-eyelash-knit-sequin-tree-christmas-jumper/
Monsoon Reign Unicorn Jumper Ivory – £25.00
https://www.jdwilliams.co.uk/shop/monsoon-reign-unicorn-jumper/
Gucci Embroidered Intarsia Wool Sweater – Red Reindeer – £890 – for the extra minted Christmas minded.
https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/gucci-deer-intarsia-wool-jumper_296-3006058-579950XKAWE/
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by Jackie Brooks | Nov 8, 2019 | Featured
As someone who has never had a speeding ticket after 25 years of driving, it was a great shock to receive one in the post this year.
My close friends who knew me well told me ‘welcome to the club’ as they had known me as the ‘careful and deliberate driver’ who not only had never had an accident, but apart from the odd parking ticket, had never had a driving conviction.
There has been a campaign on this Winter which I am sure you have heard, about parents speeding whilst taking kids to school or driving in general, and it made me think about why I had got this speeding ticket. It was mere distraction as I had a lot on my mind at the time, and there is a limit as to how much even I could multi-task.
So this public campaign is strategically placed as when you a lot going on like work, entertaining, kids holidays, extra shopping on top of the normal pressures of life – it is only human to falter just for a moment – which could cost you your licence – or worse – someone else’s life.
Also, be vigilant as it is not just you, but be aware of the madness on the roads leading up to Christmas. Even with the endless warnings about drink driving, and with one or two glasses of wine or spirits, it can affect people in different ways. I remember being given a random breathalyser years ago. I had drunk one vodka hours before and of course I was not over the limit as I am super careful, but the police told me that some people are affected by just one or two units. (We had got chatting because they had seen me in a recent episode of The Bill). This can give you the confidence to speed up when you shouldn’t, or miss a pedestrian crossing the road randomly if you aren’t concentrating.
Last year I was collecting my young grandchild from school and a very young girl ran across the driveway to the school without looking. Thankfully my reflexes are really good and I slammed on my breaks, but if I had been planning my Christmas party in my head, I wouldn’t have been able to do that.
I hope I haven’t depressed you too much and I apologise that I am not writing in my usual way about something a little more aspirational like fashion or health and beauty, but I felt compelled to throw a shot across the bow just for once, even if it reaches just one person and saves someone’s licence or even someone’s life.
Happy driving and have a great festive season everyone. I hope it is full of joy and laughter and light, and remember if you are overwhelmed or over tired, please book a cab or go on public transport – after all you can’t put a price on safety, and you will be able to enjoy the rest of the holiday without a hitch.
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by Olivia | Nov 5, 2019 | Featured, GloKitchen
You may have never tried this before but we do recommend you ‘do try this at home’ as if you bake it now, it will not only be a memorable table centre for your family meal but also a huge accolade of achievement for you.
The first time I tried this recipe I was amazed how easy it actually was, and the fruit makes it moist and delightfully tasteful.
You never know, it may also inspire you to be more adventurous in the kitchen all round this party season.
DELICIOUS HOME BAKED CHRISTMAS CAKE
Ingredients
150 g dried figs
225 g soft prunes
100 g pure almonds
225 g soft butter
185 g brown sugar
250 g self-raising flour
0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp ground ginger
1 good pinch of ground clove
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
225 g raisins
1 juice and zest of 1 large lemon
3 tbsp black treacle
4 tbsp dark rum
Method
Preheat the oven to 150°C, fan 130°C, gas 3. Line a 7cm-deep 20cm square tin with buttered baking paper.
Slice the figs and prunes into small pieces. Roughly chop the almonds. Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat until fluffy.
Sift the flour into a bowl with the cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Add this and the beaten eggs alternately to the butter and sugar in the mixer, beating on a low setting all the time.
Stir in the fruit, almonds, lemon juice and zest, treacle and 3 tablespoons of the rum by hand. Tip into the tin and even out with a spatula.
Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes or until golden and a skewer comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin.
Once cool – make small insertions in the surface and add a little extra rum. To ice your cake, brush the cake with a little warmed apricot glaze, then cover it completely with 500g rolled-out marzipan, trimming off the excess. Brush the marzipan with cooled boiled water. Cover with 750g rolled-out white icing and trim off the excess.
If you prefer you can also bake this cake in a round 20cm tin; cook for 2-2½ hours.
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