For this week’s blog I\u2019ve decided to go with a food theme. We have had some success with planting vegetables in the garden – more on the artichokes later – and I\u2019ve been baking again. We also have wonderful gardening shows on offer and if you are a little newer to the world of QVC, we do plants, seeds, fertiliser, bird feed, flowers, garden equipment and decor too and have rather a good reputation for it all too.<\/p>\n
Many of you won’t know this, but back in the day (a very long time ago) I studied at Duns Agricultural College in Scotland and specialised in Horse Management. I learnt all about looking after the land, how to build a stone wall, drive tractors, harvest crops and of course, train horses. I went on to work in farms for years afterwards as a groom and farm hand. That will explain my rather weathered hands, if you ever see a close-up of them, but what it does not explain, is why I can\u2019t look after plants?! So, I can not take any credit for this handsome artichoke, as Elliot planted and nurtured it. I love how beautiful the flower is and how perfect the petals are.<\/p>\n
We picked it this week and boiled it to eat with a homemade sauce. It was really tasty actually. I always forget though that there is a lot of work in this veg, for not a lot of actual food. I think it’s more of an experience thing. Cooking is something I love to do, and the kitchen is most definitely the heart of the home for us.\u00a0
Everyday, I make Beau’s meals from scratch and love coming up with new recipes. He loves chicken, mango and coconut milk or sweet potato, tomato, courgette and garam masala with yoghurt!<\/p>\n
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Like many households, we go through a lot of food in the week and unfortunately have to bin and compost some too when it goes mouldy in the heat. I was getting concerned about this so when asked to try the Eccoegg<\/a><\/strong> Fresher For Longer discs, I was really interested. Basically, you place the discs near the fruit and veg that you want to keep fresh. There are small pellets inside the discs, which are filled with an active ingredient called potassium permanganate. The pellets trap the ethylene gas (which is naturally emitted by fruit, veg and flowers and causes them to ripen) and in doing so keep food fresher for longer. You can use them in your fruit bowl, fridge, with fresh flowers and in fruit and veg boxes (great if you’re limited on space and need to store fresh food in boxes or shelves.) This where I placed mine. I found that it has made a difference and the fruit has definitely lasted longer. I noticed the bananas haven\u2019t turned brown so quickly too.<\/p>\n
I want to leave you with one more new find for me, and that\u2019s the new launch from Elemis<\/a><\/strong>. The Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser.<\/a> It is so wonderfully lightweight and fresh-smelling, and leaves your skin feeling as clean as can be. For all of June, we have Beauty Month, which means you can enjoy using the Easy Pay option on your favourite brands. Plus, on Elemis<\/a> <\/strong>you can apply code ELEM3Z and it will split the cost into three interest-free instalments and the same if you apply code ULTRA3 on all Ultrasun<\/a><\/strong> items. Happy shopping!<\/p>\n
Take are of yourselves and stay safe,<\/p>\n
Love from all of us in the Nairn-Russo house.<\/p>\n
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