Poppin to Tescos, is like going to therapy.................................

Just got back from Tesco, and for the first time all day I have got a smile on my face, that I just can't shake off! There are certain times in your life, when you might be feelin a bit down, or are just having an off day, when someone elses misfortune makes you realise your day/ life isn't actually that bad!

I live in a very 'nice' part of Essex, and apart from all the 'special' people that live here, there always seems to be that rare few that seemed to have bypassed my radar for 'extra specialness'. You think you know people, but sometimes they have a way of suprising you!! ha!ha!

Tesco is not my shop of choice, it's food seletion is far inferior to Sainsburys or Marks and Spencer, but seeing as I can't afford Marks and Sparks at the mo, and 4 girls were stabbed in Sainsburys last Saturday, Tescos it is! I only popped out to get some bread and milk, but am still laughing at the 'drama' that unfolded.

I was doing my usual walking round, looking at everyone, thinking "I wonder if their together", or "is that her Dad or her fella?", or "With shoes like that, I wonder what colour pants he's wearing", when just around the 'dairy ailse' there was a scene straight out of "Jeremy Kyle"!!!!

Me being me, I decided to hover around the fresh cream section, reading the 'recipie ideas' on a carton of Baileys Cream. There was a toddler in a buggy just left in the middle of the aisle, and two kids looking at the floor or their shoes. All I could hear was "you whore", "you fat bitch", "you wanna sort out your kid, otherwise I'll kick your f***ing head in". Then it dawned on me, it was end of school time. The local school is just opposite, so there were loads of Mums with kids in tow, buying the family meal of nuggets and chips.

I went to walk off, thinking that was the end of it. Then kind of just made it past before they started pulling each others hair!! I decided then that I needed to re-read the 'recipe ideas' on that Baileys cream again! Anyway, to cut a long story short, the hair pulling progressed into a full blown fight! In the middle of Tesco! With someones hair extensions in a pile on the floor.

By the time 2 really dumpy, and slow, security guards ran over shouting on walkie talkies "front door, back door" it was full blown rolling around on the floor. By this time, myself and everyone in the 'Dairy Ailse' were now pretending we'd only just noticed! I carefully went to put back the Baileys Cream and walk off without being noticed, while the women were being pulled apart. I then made my way really fast to the 'Bakery Ailse'. I was half laughing all the way round, I paid for my stuff, made to walk out, and noticed that one of the "fighting mums" was my neighbour!

I'm still laughing now, cos as I'm writing this I can see her in her garden smoking, and ranting down her mobile...................... I don't think she knows I saw her!

I am not on a Diet, I am eating Healthy..............................Some of my recipies.

Just thought I would post, as I just joined the blog group 'blog to lose'. Please find below some of my recipies and food ideas, if anybody would like to share their ideas, recipies I would be grateful x

Butternut Sqaush & Cauliflower Soup
Ingredients
1 x Butternut sqaush
1/2 Cauliflower
1 small potatoe
3 tomatoes
1 stick of celery
1 onion
1 vegetable stock cube
500ml water
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
Cut and peel all the vegetables, preferably into roughly 2cm cubes. Add all ingredients to a large pan. Boil on a hob untill all ingredients are tender. Use a hand blender to liquify, re- heat on the hob and it is ready!

It is very filling & will keep in the fridge for 2 days- can also be frozen, but may seperate.

Asparagus, Pea & Mint Soup
Ingredients
Bunch of fresh Asparagus, trimmed and sliced
1 x Cup of fresh, frozen or tinned peas
Bunch of fresh Mint, roughly chopped
1 x Vegetable stock Cube
500ml water
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions
Add all ingredients to a large pan. Boil on a hob untill all ingredients are tender. Use a hand blender to liquify, re- heat on the hob and it is read
It is very filling & will keep in the fridge for 2 days- can also be frozen, but may seperate.



Savoury Rice
Ingredients
2 x cups of Basmati rice rinsed & drained
4 x cups of water
1 small onion diced
1/2 cup sweetcorn (tinned, fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup of peas (tinned, fresh or frozen)
1 x vegetable stock cube
1 x pepper (any colour) diced
3-4 mushrooms diced
soya sauce to taste
salt & pepper to taste
spray olive oil

Instructions
Heat small amount (approx 3-4 sprays) of spray oil in a wok/ heavy based pan on a high hob setting. Add the onions, and cook untill transparent. Fry off the peppers and mushrooms, and add the rinsed and drained rice, and stir untill the rice is coated in the oil. Add the water and a stock cube. Bring to the boil, and add all the other ingredients. Place a lid on the pan, and turn the hob down to low. Leave for about 10 mins. Do not stir or open, as the closed lid will steam the rice. Once the rice has doubled in size and is soft, you can stir and serve.

Tip: Use a big pan, as the rice will double in size once cooked.

Low Fat Chicken Curry
Ingredients
2 x Chicken Breasts- diced
1 large tub of low fat natural yogurt
1 tablespoon of mint sauce
Thinly cut fresh ginger
Thinly cut fresh garlic clove
1 tablespoon of Cumin seeds
1 tablespoon of Coriander Powder
1 tablespoon of Garam Masala
1 Red Chilli
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh Coriander-chopped
Salt & Pepper to taste
Spray Olive Oil

Instructions
Heat the spray oil on a medium heat, in a wok or heay based pan, and add the coriander seeds. Fry these untill they make a popping sound. Add the ginger, garlic, chilli, coriander powder and garam masala, and continue to fry untill golden. Add the diced chicken breast, and cook for about 10 minutes, continually stirring. Add the low fat natural yogurt, lemon juice, mint sauce, salt & pepper and cook on a low heat for another 15-20 mins. Check the chicken is cooked through and leave to cool down, before adding the fresh coriander to garnish.

Love, Love, Love "The Real Housewives of New Jersey"

If anybody else on here is a fan, they might be able to help me out- I want the book 'Cop without a Badge' ha ha! That Danielle, not liking her at all, but is that clever editing or is she really so in love with herself that there's no room for outside attention??? Still unsure on this one. Totally mad about Teresa & those kiddies though ( or munchkins as her Hubby calls them!). She is a real life walking, talking Barbie doll airhead, but you can't help but love her- she's got so much money though, it definately doesn't account for taste ha ha! This week, she bought herself some new boobies, so she could look better in her 50,000 plus bikinis- bless her!!! Was in hysterics last night, while watching Tuesdays episode on Sky+. They previewed next weeks episode, and it looks like we are in for a treat, a big Bitch Fest- can't wait. http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey