When I applied this Boucleme Curl Defining Gel (with flaxseed) to wet hair it helped my natural curls to form so easily I was amazed!
However, I noticed my hair lacked it’s usual shine and then went frizzy in the rain. Usually the rain just revives any gel I use but not this one.
The next morning when I woke my curls were dull and stretched out, although they remained perfect nearer my roots.
So for my hair type, this gel is perfect for a night out but not over several days. I think my thick, dry, coarse hair needs lightly oiling and then a moisturising curl cream instead.
If you have fine hair which gets overloaded with products easily, then I highly recommend this for you.
Today I’ve tried the Chickn Gyros Pitta (which includes chips and salad) and Baklava for dessert from What the Pitta.
Okay, I know this looks like it’s been dropped but it was only folded loosely and upon picking it up, my lack of co-ordination (because I’m Dyspraxic) did not help with that 😆
I really wanted to like this but I found the chickn to be a little too sweet. There was a dire lack of Tsziki dressing, which I was really disappointed by. I ended up adding lots of mayo and some gherkins instead, as it was the best I could do.
The Baklava was the best I have ever eaten, anywhere, which was a wonderful surprise!
As you probably know I ‘don’t do cooking’ because Im too neurodiverse to function…in the kitchen for very long. So every ingredient here is incredibly simple to ‘cook’ and combine to make something tasty.
Everything here is dairy and gluten free apart from Amy’s Kitchen Rice Mac and Cheese which has dairy.
Dirty Nachos
Manosmasa Tortillas or any wholegrain Nachos
Vivera Greek Style Kebab strips
Tesco Smashed Avocado
Mexicana Jalepeno Cheese or a cheddar substitute
Pret Spicy Tomato Sauce or Salsa
Pad Thai Style Noodles
Rice Noodles
Kikkoman Tamari (gf soy sauce)
Sesame Oil
Salted Roasted Peanuts (not shown) to be crushed up on top
Sririacha Sauce (not shown)
Mixed Frozen Veg
Fresh Spring Onion (not shown)
Wicked Kitchen Garlic & Herb Nooch (nutritional yeast) just a sprinkle
Stacked Burger
Genius Bread/Buns/Muffins
This Bacon
Vivera Greek Kebab Strips
Vegan Cheese of your choice
Smashed Avocado
Pret Spicy Tomato Sauce
Satay Sauce Noodles
Rice Noodles
Mixed Frozen Veg
Tamari Sauce (gf soy sauce)
Meridian Peanut Butter
Sririacha Sauce
Amy’s Kitchen Rice Mac n’ Cheese Ready Meal
I’ve bought great gluten free pasta but I find making dairy-free cheese sauce (that I actually like) so faffy! I’m going to try using vegan cream cheese or vegan mayo instead with rice milk and nutrional yeast. Wish me luck!
I hope you’ve found this basic list of ingredients for takeaway favourites helpful. If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know.
Even if you have a vegetarian, gluten-free and/or dairy-free diet (mine is for ethical and food intolerance reasons), there are still so many things you can eat! So I thought I’d share my tiny fridge and stupidly large cupboard with you.
Top (left to right) Nairn’s Whole Grain (gf) Crackers, Momasa Lemon and Peppercorn tortilla chips, Biona Fruit Bears, Kind Dark Choc, Nuts & Sea Salt, Pulsin Brownie Peanut & Choc Chip.
Middle Asda Sesame Oil, Felippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wicked Kitchen Garlic and Herb Nooch (nutritional yeast which gives things a cheesy taste like mild Parmesan), Nice and Easy Cheese Flavour Sauce Mix, Amy’s Kitchen Tomato Soup, Amy’s Kitchen Lentil Soup, Amoy Rice Noodles.
Bottom Kikkoman Gluten Free Soy Sauce, Le Conserve Detla Nonna Green (vegan) Pesto, Nice and Easy Chickpea and Vegetable Curry, Garlic cloves (I prefer garlic purée in a tube lol), Tilda Microwave Mushroom Rice, Morrison’s Hot Paprika, Ground Black Pepper.
Middle shelf Olives, bananas (no idea ?!), more beer, guacamole, humus, halloumi (the blokes), Vivera kebab strips.
Bottom shelf Always some kind of energy drink, cranberry and apple sauce, jars of antipasti, spring onions, bell (sweet) pepper.
In the door Fresh orange and mango juice, eye gel (so cooling!), Mayo, sriracha, chilli oil.
Nearly every item here was bought from either Asda, Morrison’s or Tesco but the dairy free guacamole was from Ocado (as I don’t have the time and energy to make it myself).
I hope this post helps to make any transitions in your diet and/or lifestyle a little easier!
This Hydrating Core Lipshine from @elfcosmetics is the best tinted lipbalm I’ve used for a very longtime.
This stick is hydrating anyway but the adorable little heart in the middle gives even more hydration.
There are a good choice of colours but seeing as we are going into Autumn I chose this burgundy, bordering on burnt-orange shade called ‘Happy’. It looks warm and naturally flattering on darker skin tones or more vibrant and vampy on paler skin tones. These Lip Shines have a good depth of colour which is easily buildable.
This can get a bit messy and don’t expect it to dry down but it’s not sticky and doesn’t have a funky smell or flavour so I love it!
Revolution Highlighter Reloaded in Raise The Bar, is like applying sunshine to your skin.
I’ve never before
a) Used a highlighter which looks like I am so naturally radiant
b) Found one which matches my cool, olive skin properly
c) Found a powder one which blends really well and isn’t drying
This is amazing!
Here I’m standing in front of a big window but on a very gloomy day and I’m not wearing any foundation or concealer JUST THE HIGHLIGHTER (photo makes me seem a little more warm toned than I actually am).
Because it includescool – almost green – tones it reduces the appearance of slight red patches too!
This colour would be flattering on any skin tone and looks like a very natural, dusky pink shade on me.
I’ve found that tinted lip balm works well for my dry skin but often have little colour payoff so I thought I’d try Planet Revolution, Colour Pot Lip and Cheek Tint in Sweet Rose£6.
This felt moisturising at first until it dried-down, then it made my lips really dry BUT it is the most natural looking blush I have ever used, it blends easily and stays on my cheeks all day!
Formulated with rose hip oil and raspberry extract to soften and hydrate. I’d say the Hydrating part is up for debate!
‘The pots are made of glass meaning that they can be recycled. The lid is also made out of recycled PCR plastic and the cardboard box is made of FSC™ certified card.’
Vamp It Up Manchester 