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Yummy Blue Ribbon Squares Recipes

I’ve seen Blue Ribbon Squares in the shops, but I’ve never been tempted to buy them… it’s only bread right? WRONG! We received a fabulous Blue Ribbon press drop last week and, believe me when I say, you’re missing out if you haven’t tried them. These squares are freakin’ delicious.

Blue Ribbon Squares

Yummy Blue Ribbon Squares Recipes

Blue Ribbon sent over a couple of yummy recipes to try and I just had to share. Oh, and I’ve heard that they make fabulous braaibroodjies too.

Apple Pie Stack

Yummy Blue Ribbon Squares Recipes 

Ingredients

2 white Blue Ribbon Squares
1 apple
125ml sugar
60g butter
60ml cream
2 eggs
Cinnamon
30-60ml milk
Plain yoghurt

Method

  1. Peel and core the apple, then cut it into eighths
  2. Get a frying pan onto medium to high heat to make your caramel sauce
  3. Pour sugar into the pan and stir until it starts to dissolve and caramelise
  4. Whisk in the butter, then add the cream when it’s fully incorporated
  5. Keep whisking until your sauce is thickened and smooth
  6. Add the apple eighths and let them simmer in the sauce for about 5 to 10 minutes on low heat
  7. In a bowl, whisk the eggs together with a healthy pinch of cinnamon and 30 to 60ml of the milk, depending on your preference
  8. Put another pan on medium heat and throw in a knob of butter
  9. Soak each BB Square slice in the egg mix for 30 to 45 seconds, then add to the pan and cook until golden brown
  10. Cut the fried Square slices in half diagonally
  11. Layer the French toast slices, caramel sauce, apples and yoghurt
  12. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon for that final touch

Toad in the Hole

 Yummy Blue Ribbon Squares Recipes

Ingredients

2 white Blue Ribbon Squares
200g cooked mince
4 eggs
Salt
Black pepper
4 tsp chopped parsley

Method

  1. Start off by preheating your oven to 180°C
  2. Grease a baking tray and place the four separated BB Square slices on top, crust side down
  3. Spoon your leftover cooked mince onto the slices, arranging it to leave a hole in the middle of each
  4. Break an egg into the centre of each mince ring
  5. Pop the baking tray into your oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your liking
  6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving

Creamy Avocado on Toast

 Yummy Blue Ribbon Squares Recipes

Ingredients

1 brown Blue Ribbon Square
4 tbsp cream cheese
1 ripe avocado
Lemon juice to taste
1 sliced tomato
Pinch of salt
Black pepper to taste

Method

  1. Open one brown Blue Ribbon Square and toast each slice until golden brown
  2. Peel and chop avocado into a bowl, then add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper before smashing it all together using a fork
  3. Season the cream cheese to your liking with salt and pepper
  4. Spread each toasted Square slice with seasoned cream cheese
  5. Top with your freshly made guacamole
  6. Add the sliced tomato as the finishing touch

Enjoy!

xoxo

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The product that changed my skin

I’ve discovered a product that has changed my skin and I want to shout it from the rooftops. This gem is the skincare discovery I’ve been longing for, without even knowing it. It’s not just the product of the year for me; it’s the product of the decade (at least!).

The product that changed my skin

When I hear people talking about products that changed their skin, I’m all ears. Those ‘game-changers’ are usually serums or treatments. My game-changer came as a complete surprise to me… it’s a cleanser. Yes, you read that right. The skincare product that has transformed my skin, is a ‘face wash’. Who would have thought? Mind you, this isn’t just any cleanser.

SAI Glyco-Lactic Creamy Cleanser

The product that changed my skin

I was contacted by the Sandton Aesthetic Institute a couple of months ago with a request to review a few of their products. Obviously I grabbed the opportunity with both hands as I love trying quality skincare products. And after reading up about SAI, I couldn’t contain my excitement …

The Sandton Aesthetic Institute (SAI) range is a top class formulation, using the best available ingredients and are available at a fraction of the retail prices of comparable products on the market. The ingredients are sourced in America and Japan and are mixed and bottled locally by a local laboratory and expert compounder. In addition to Dr Clark and Dr Marks there has been input from a dermatologist, a plastic surgeon, a chemist, a pharmacist and a manufacturing expert. The ingredients are tested at source. No animal trials are done, all testing is done on human volunteers. SAI also do comparative visioscanning of skin on an ongoing basis to measure the products objectively.

Cosmeceuticals have a higher concentration of active
ingredients than cosmetic skin care products to have a better, effective anti-ageing and antipigmentation result as well as improving the skin’s complexion and health.

I realised a while ago that cleansing is the most important step in my skincare routine. It can literally make or break it. I wrote about the importance of cleansing a few weeks ago. Dr Clark & Dr Marks also emphasise how vital your daily cleanser is to your visible age and the ongoing health of your skin.

Back to the point…

I completed the SAI online skin assessment and they recommended the SAI Glyco-Lactic Creamy Cleanser.

Our Glyco-Lactic Creamy Cleanser is SLS free & perfect for all skin types. This cleanser boasts incredible exfoliating properties & is ideal for those wishing to improve the texture & appearance of their skin without altering their skin pH. An added benefit is that this chemical exfoliation will strengthen the skin while increasing collagen and elastin production.

I tried the SAI products I received on the day that they were delivered. I wasn’t too excited about the cleanser. I mean, a cleanser can only do so much? After removing my makeup, I dispensed 1 full pump (which is actually a bit too much) and I cleansed my skin. I left the cleanser on my skin for about 30 secs and rinsed. I couldn’t believe how great my skin looked. I’m talking bright, glowing skin! I knew there was something very special about this product. I couldn’t wait to wash my face the next morning… that’s when things started to go wrong. My skin was already irritated because of the weather and my allergies. Plus I was using other products with highly active ingredients.

When introducing products with actives like Lactic and Glycolic Acid, you have to take your time. I advise starting out using it once every other day and gradually increasing the frequency of use.

 

I gave my skin a breather and once my skin calmed down, I followed my advice above. And OH MY WORD! What a difference a product can make. I have been using this cleanser for just over 2 months and I am amazed by the results.

My skin is clear, bright and smooth. And my pores appear smaller! The fact that a home care product was able to do this, still has me in awe. I actually look younger. This skin cleanser changed my skin. No jokes!

I have also seen a remarkable difference in the efficacy of other products that I use. No wonder… my serums don’t have to fight to get through a layer of old, dead skin. It can now absorb properly and actually do what it’s designed to do.

I feel like I don’t have the words to fully express how life changing this cleanser is. You may think that I’m exaggerating, but if you’ve ever had problem skin, you know exactly what it feels like when you discover the holy grail. And the SAI Glyco-Lactic Creamy Cleanser is mine.

 

SAI Glyco-Lactic Creamy Cleanser

Do yourself a favour and pop over to www.sandtonaesthetics.co.za and complete their online assessment. The amazing people from SAI will be able to guide you and recommend the perfect cleanser for you. They have four in their range. I promise that you will not regret it!

Happy cleansing.

xoxo