Thursday, 27 October 2011

The Salter Health Grill Review


NEW Salter Stainless Steel Health Grill £59.99

I love cooking! ( but sssssssh I am not so good at cakes)   But, cooking in a healthy way is a must for me now trying to lose weight . Healthy Living is must for us all!  So, if you love cooking and want to stay healthy, the Salter Health Grill is an absolute must have.


The Salter Health Grill allows you to enjoy healthy grilled food without the grease.  It features a non-stick and easy to clean cooking plates so you can cook without using fat or oil and the sloped grill allows the fat to drip off. The large cooking area allows you to cook up to four portions at a time and the adjustable floating hinge means the food can be various sizes. The digital temperature control and high heat sear function gives you precise control for excellent results every time. The Salter Health Grill also includes a cool touch handle and the grill can be stored away in an upright position.  Drip tray included.

I have had different brands of this type of product over the years and to be honest done have stood the test of time , they are usually consigned to the bin. What I really like about this product is its ability to be able to adjust the cooking temperature for your meat etc. I like the fact it slopes away and collects the fat in a little pot. The photos below are my adventures cooking a Ribeye steak mmmm.



The Salter health grill getting up to temperature.








I just moved the Ribeye steaks around to create that grill pattern you see in restaurants.

And of course I used the hot heat sear facility on this grill as I was cooking steak.


My finished dinner complete with peppercorn sauce and a healthy jacket.
This is one Grill product that will not be consigned to the bin)

Disclosure ( I was sent the Salter Health Grill for review all opinions are my own)

Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Dummies all in the name of peace

The other day I went swimming( ie I just sat in the hot tub and J went swimming)  whilst Mr T went going at the Belfry hotel. So going through the the swimming pool reception , there was a young mum there with her toddler dummy stuck in mouth. Sure the little girl was cute enough , she said " I am going swimming " half garbled through her dummy.

So we get to the  pool and I hibernate in the hot tub and J does line swimming, and then the toddler enters with her mum and proceeds to go swimming with the dummy in her mouth!!!!!! No I am sure that this is not hygienic. You probably have your own thoughts about dummies, I don't like them myself I never used them, and as I also teach speech and language it doesn't help a child with their own letter and sound formation to have a dummy stuck in their mouth.

What are your thoughts on children and dummies?

Tuesday, 25 October 2011

Rollie the cat goes trick or treating with Swizzels Matlow Halloween mix



Swizzels Matlow is gearing up for Halloween with a range of ghoulish products. Its new Halloween range features treat bags and tubs, which includes Love Hearts, Drumsticks, Fizzers, New Refreshers and Fruity Pops. The new big bags for hungry trick or treaters, or families to share at parties, include Trick or Treat Lolly Mix, Monster Treats and Spooky Treat or Trick Mix. Other frightening fancies include Skulls N’ Devils, Bites and Fright Mix.
Here we see Rollie after his recent Trick or Treat adventures he has got a Drumstick lolly. Halloween is on Monday so I am stocking up as it be be answering the door getting recognized from school so there is nothing better than stocking up with Swizzels Mattlow which are in Derbyshire I am also happy to help local firms as its supports the local economy.

Swizzels Matlow is the UK’s largest family-owned independent sugar confectionery business and one of the few confectionery companies to still manufacture sweets in the UK. The company makes a range of well known products including Love Hearts, New Refreshers, Drumstick Lollies, Rainbow Drops, Double Lollies and Fruity Pops. In fact, they have been trading in the confectionery sector for over 80 years.


Swizzels’ have a new Halloween range which includes special treat bags and tubs of their perennial favourites, including Love Hearts, Drumsticks, Fizzers, New Refreshers and Fruity Pops. The new big bags for hungry trick or treaters, or families to share at parties, include Trick or Treat Lolly Mix, Monster Treats and Spooky Treat or Trick Mix.  Other frightening fancies include Skulls N’ Devils, Bites and Fright Mix.

Disclosure ( Rollie was sent these for review and yes he did brush his teeth after his lolly)

Saturday, 22 October 2011

Talking Brix Autistic communication

Use one Brix for personal reminders, or attach as many as you like, creating simple, scalable communication grids. Talking Brix are thin, light communicators with built-in magnets, perfect for carrying in a pocket, or placing around the room! For table-top users, Talking Brix use an ingenious tab and slot connector to link to other Brix.
Create multi-message communicators in any arrangement you like. Straight-line layouts reinforce sequential communication or linear learning activities. L-shape and other layouts allow users to create communication grids that meet their unique physical needs. At a cost-conscious price, one, two, three or more messages.

Each pack of 3 Talking Brix includes 1 each in Red, Blue, and Green.
Dimensions: 2.56" x 2.56" x 0.6" (L x W x H)
Activation Area: 1.8"
Talking Brix feature:
  • Connectable devices for customizable layouts
  • Easy single-message recording on each Brix
  • 10 seconds of recording time Power on/off switch
10 seconds of recording timePower on/off switch
  • Rechargeable battery (built-in)
  • 1.8" Activation area
  • Free Snap Switch Cap included


Items like this are brilliant for autistic children or those with no speech little steps it opens up the whole world to autistic children its about setting achievable target.