Tasty Tomato Chutney

I wanted to make full use of all the beautiful tomatoes we have grown in the garden this year so I have developed this Tasty Tomato Chutney. It’s been our best year so far with our tomatoes and I am pleased as punch with how it has turned out.

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We set about with our raised beds  this spring at the end of our garden. It’s been a learning experience which is still playing out due to it not being the end of the season yet for root vegetables. I’ll let you know how we get on soon. However, our tomatoes are coming on fantastically and growing up and around our patio pallet garden which is brilliant.

Tiger tomatoes starting to ripen

The tomatoes which we have used are a combination of tiger tomatoes which are striped hence the name I guess and standard red tomatoes which my youngest and I grew from the seeds of a fresh tomato which was bought from the supermarket at the start of the year. We were preparing our lunch one day and he asked if we could plant the seeds and we did. I honestly didn’t think much would come of it but low and behold it did and the plants are strong and producing lots of fruit.

I hope you enjoy this recipe and see how easy it is to make fresh chutney with a few ingredients.

Use a really sharp knife to cut a cross in the skin before pouring the boiling water over. This way after 5 minutes you can push the tomatoes out of their skin which isn’t needed in the recipe.

Tasty Tomato Chutney

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Tasty Tomato Chutney

The chutney is ideal as a little accompaniment to most other supper or lunch dishes and can even be added to vegetarian or meat stews for added richness.

Tasty Tomato Chutney
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Cooling time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

A super easy Tomato Chutney packed with flavour

Course: Side Dish
Servings: 8
Author: mainy - myrealfairy
Ingredients
  • 500 g Tomato
  • 250 g Onions
  • 100 g Brown sugar
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 75 ml Red or White wine vinegar
  • Half tspn Paprika Optional
Instructions
  1. Cut a cross in the skins of the tomatoes and pour over boiling water in a bowl.

    Leave to stand for 5 mins and then carefully remove the skins which should peel off easily now. 

    tomato chutney
  2. Chop the onions roughly and then mince the garlic. Place in a large heavy bottomed saucepan.

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  3. Place all the other ingredients on top and bring gently to the boil stirring all the time.

  4. Simmer gently, stirring frequently for approx 45mins

  5. You are looking and feeling for a soft jam like consistency.

  6. After about 30 mins, spoon out a small amount, set aside to cool. Then try it for personal taste.

    When you are happy, continue for the full amount of time.

  7. Leave to cool slightly then place in your sterilised jars and leave to fully cool.

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Recipe Notes

Enjoy with cold meats or cheese. Also try out my Soda Bread recipe as these goes amazing well together.

Have Fun! Mainy

Tasty Tomato Chutney

Let me know how you get on if you make yours. Also rate the recipe please.

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Truffle Trivia Competition Giveaway

Spring has sprung and it’s time for me to launch some more giveaways. How long has it been? It seems like forever that I have not had a giveaway on my site. Well I can start putting that right here and now:)

This Truffle Trivia Quiz Box is so much fun. It looks just like a box of scrummy chocolates, ideal to take to a dinner party. Surprise surprise it is a quiz box set perfect to give the hosts and have some after dinner fun!

Without further ado, you can enter now and be in with a chance to win this fab prize.

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An Introduction to Cherry Crumble

Over the years I have been immersed in the world of boys clothes while keeping up to date with the latest trends for my two growing lads to wear. Whether its running round the garden or going out in their best party gear, the birthdays are getting bigger and the fashion interest is definitely growing.

When Cherry Crumble asked me if I would like to have a look at their range and review a favourite piece I was delighted. My boys at 9 and 12 are now very aware of their fashion tastes and love new clothes. Most of you know my youngest son G who is now growing taller by the second and blossoming into his fashion sense, taking the lead from his big brother. It’s great how he can go from being the  football mad muddy boy into style king!

Cherry Crumble California ranges come in sizes to fit and suit newborns to 12 year olds. Drawing inspiration from sunny California the designers are committed to producing clothes which shine out with style and are super comfortable for our little one to enjoy wearing.

After spending a long time, even for a nine-year old I was surprised at how interested G was in looking through the designs he liked. The range of soft organic cotton t-shirts were popping out of the page with their different colour choices and caught our eye for a long time.

However, as you can see from the pictures, he had his heart firmly set on this yellow and blue check, reversible jacket. The fur side is so soft you just want to snuggle up in it. The collar stands up slightly and keeps the back of the neck warm. The jacket is a slim fit and as G is tall for his age I went for a size up so it fits great and keeps that all important bit of growing room too.

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What do you think? Are you always on the look out for new brands and clothes to buy for the kids or grandkids?

 

 

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Go Ape for Christmas!

The myrealfairy Christmas countdown continues here with an adventure for all the family.

Your ticket to adventure – Why gift things when you can gift memories?

With vouchers from just £10  if you’re looking for a unique secret Santa present to impress employees or a thrill-seeker package for all the family, Go Ape has got it covered. Go on. They’ll love you for it.

go apeGo Ape are firm believers that outdoor experiences make people happy. Whether it’s zipping through the tree tops, whizzing along the forest floor, or bouncing on our super springy bounce nets – at Go Ape there’s an adventure for everyone.

go apeWith 33 locations to choose from in the UK, your loved ones are in for one memorable experience.

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The locations are so impressive, our local Go Ape is deep in the forest. When we have been on walks in the local area we have all looked up in awe at the tree top obstacles swaying above us. Being able to gift this experience at christmas is great and I can’t wait to see the look on my boys faces.

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If you are wondering where your nearest Go Ape location is you can quickly find the nearest or furthest (if you are really looking to maximise the adventure!) one for you is right here.

Have fun with your tribe and have one more Christmas pressie wrapped up and ready to knock the socks off your chosen one.

Let me know how it goes and also if you have been to Go Ape before, share your experience in the comments section.

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Wicked Uncle Christmas Gifts

Scratching your head wondering what to buy the person who has everything? This will give you some ideas to bring a smile to the faces of kids and adults alike.

We have started to think about what to buy people this Christmas and I must admit it’s so easy to get stuck on certain people who either have one of everything or are so busy running around that you have no idea what they could possibly like.

I am over the moon to be able to bring to you a great site which has those quirky unusual gifts that really do make you grin and light up.

Wicked Uncle has gifts for babies right through to adults so I was spoilt for choice when I went on to choose something for my brood at home. The thing was which gifts to buy for whom as I know that both of my boys love things which are a bit unusual.

Wicked Uncle Christmas Gifts

My eldest is really into his music and videos now so the portable bluetooth speaker with dancing water jets is ideal. When the music starts, the lights and water move  in time with the beat. Such a great idea, he’s going to love it.

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He won’t be expecting something quite like this.

Jokes too?

It’s not just great gifts, they even have a joke factory on there which has given me some cool mum points when I said them to the boys when they got home! These are great for putting in home-made crackers too. You can choose the age range which is from 3 – 13+, matching their age range for toys. What better way to end the festive day after polishing off the mammoth christmas roast than with some jokes around the table!

To give you a little sample, here are a couple of my favourites ….

Q. What do you call a girl who stands inside goalposts and stops the ball rolling away?

A. Annette.

And my all time winner…

Q. Why did the banana go to the doctor?

A. Because it wasn’t peeling well.

For my youngest I had to really think about getting him something that was cool, had a function and that would suit his quirky personality. He loves reading his football programmes in bed which he gets from going to every home game throughout the season. He can spend hours going back and forth checking on what the players have been doing. So for him  The Anywhere Light – Strike a Pose! will be perfect to play with and also give him the light to read by.

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To top it off, I treated myself to Hopping Popping Frogs. I might just share these….we’ll see.

How are you getting along with your Christmas shopping so far?

Are you a list person or even a spread sheet buff when it comes to being organised? I have friends who live by their spreadsheets, while I have my ever faithful journal to help me along.

Let me know how you are doing and what you think of Wicked Uncle.

Whatever stage you are at, enjoy and don’t over think it, keep it fun.

Feeling in the Christmas spirit now? How about a spot of Christmas inspired baking with this Easy Rocky Road recipe.

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Christmas Gift Guide

It’s nearly here and now is the ideal time to start getting prepared for Christmas. To help you along the way I have the first of my Christmas Gift Guides to showcase 3 terrific treats for your loved ones.

Santas Real Letters

My children have always loved to send their letters off to santa with their wish lists and it’s a magical experience to see them so happy at the thought of santa reading them. At Santas Real Letters you can order a fully personalised letter to your child including details such as their name, age and even their teachers name. Each contains a ‘Good Child’ certificate and come in their very own ‘North Pole’ envelope. Priced at £5.99 plus free U.K. delivery it’s a fantastic price.

*Discount code*

As a bonus for every myrealfairy reader I have a whopping 20% discount code for you to use. When you have placed your order pop in the code: mrf20discount at the payment page, you’ll see where to put it right at the top.

 

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Neon Moon

christmas gift guideThis is an amazing site which celebrates real women with real bodies. If you want to be refreshed and inspired when buying underwear then this really is for you. I have the triangle bra which is cute, soft and above all, feels so comfortable. There are no itchy, poking bits that have me tugging the bra down and generally fiddling with. It’s a joy to wear, I can see me buying the whole range of colours as my ‘go to’ bra.

 

The collections are varied and come in a brilliant size range. As they say on their site, the underwear adapts to fit your body, not the other way round.

Christmas Gift Guide

There are discount programmes on site for military personnel, first responders, teachers, educators and students. Neon Moon is supporting those that keep us well, safe and educate us. Thank you Neon Moon!

Hayat Founder and CEO of Neon Moon states….

“I want to change the lingerie industry for the better, make it more inclusive, shine a light on the negativity and drive it out with body positivity.”

 

 

Bag All Done

This handbag organiser is so clever. If you are like me and change handbags alot depending on your outfit, the weather and what kind of mood you are in then this is great for you! Put this on your christmas list or buy it for your bestie.

Bag All Done is a bag organiser that you put all your essentials in that you need every time you go out. You then pop this in whichever handbag you are going to take with you and you instantly have your favourites with you each time. No more having that sinking feeling when finding out you have left your purse or lippy in your other handbag.

The range comes in black, silver and red. They are all very stylish and look great in or out of handbags. Priced at £25.00 for the silver and red ones with the black one costing £20.00.  They all have 4 pockets which is ideal for compartment storing smaller items and a drawstring top.

Length x Height x Width : 21cm x 15cm x 6 cm (8.3” x 5.9” x 2.3”)

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Christmas Gift Guide

Apply: FAIRYQUEEN at the checkout and receive free delivery for all U.K. customers. Valid until 23:59 18 November.

So my lovelies, let’s get get into that christmas spirit and I hope that this gift guide can help you with your preparations.

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How is it going so far for you? Are you staying home or travelling away this year? Stay tuned for more christmas themed posts because as you know, this is one of my favourite times of year!

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Princess Party Pack Giveaway

Don’t you just love a party? Living life just like a princess can be made all the more real with my Princess Party Pack giveaway this week.

To set the princess party theme from the very start we have the You’re Invited invitation cards.

Cake decoration princess rings will twinkle on the birthday cake then a big slice can be given to everyone in their very own Princess Her Highness goodie bag.

Next up in this regal pack is the Thank You cards to show her perfect princess manners off to the full.

Good luck everyone!

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If you like this giveaway, you might enjoy this Olaf from Frozen one too!

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Fun Times at The Body Shop Event

Offering hints and tips for the best beauty routines, from just wanting a dab of moisturiser to the brightest of blushers, there is a bit of everything to enjoy.

I had a fantastic evening out recently with the  Bournemouth Bloggers where we were invited to an exclusive evening with The Body Shop in Bournemouth to take a look at their full range of products.

It started off with a glass of bubbly as we walked in the door which is the best sort of hello I could of hoped for after a long day. I wasn’t driving and was child free for the next couple of hours and I  was perfectly ready to melt into the world of pamper products and learn more about the body shops international work promoting and campaigning for cruelty free cosmetics.

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With the help of Hannah, Alice and Scarlett we were given an overview of the products in general and how they were going to help us on the night. We were then free to hone in on the specific products that we wanted to know more about.

As many of you know I’m getting married next year and one of the things that I need is the perfect lipstick. As I rarely wear it I am totally out of my comfort zone about where to even start. If you scrabble around in my make-up bag then the ones you do find are normally a nude colour or a clear lipgloss for the evening…not very daring.

I want to shine for my wedding and am looking forward to pushing my own boundaries and having the perfect pout. The lipstick range that I went for under guidance from my body shop pro was the Colour Crush™ Lipsticks. I was amazed that my make up stylist went straight for 2 colours that were bold and very rich, normally the opposite end of the line when I would be looking at colours. However, it just shows you the power of letting the professionals look after you as when I saw the effect I was thrilled!

The name of this little beauty is Sardinia Hibiscusis.  It is enriched with Community Trade marula oil so I won’t get that dried out feeling that can be present with some lipsticks. A bonus feature is that  it comes with its own little mini pot on the end when you don’t want to take the whole one with you. Ideal also if you want to lend to a friend but just can’t part with your favourite lippy, genius!

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I had a demonstration of the All-In-One BB cream which adapts to your skin tone. It’s light which is what I need for a natural look. Having an even skin tone will help perk me up on the colder autumn mornings.

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8 million signatures reached!

The Body Shop was founded by Anita Roddick in 1976 when she opened her first shop in Brighton. I remember always growing up with the Body Shop as the main force in promoting and raising awareness of cruelty free cosmetics. This cause has grown and grown over the years and The Body Shop have become leaders in fronting campaigns to make a difference.

Their latest campaign #ForeverAgainstAnimalTesting is to end animal testing in cosmetics forever. They have reached the 8 million signatures needed and have made a video here to explain how they are now on their way to the United Nations.

 

“If you think you’re too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito.”

Anita Roddick

 

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The Bournemouth shop is also available to follow over on instagram and will keep you updated with all you need for those beach side tips.

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I was keen to have a look for products for my OH because he uses absolutely nothing on his face or beard. All these years of buying him beautiful smellies at Christmas and birthdays have gone to waste. I think that he could open his own shop with the amount he has stashed away.

I think that I have now cracked it with these two products in the mens section. The Guarana and Coffee Energising Cleanser is enriched with organic community trade aloe vera and is 100% vegan. It smells delicious with coffee undertones, just what you need to kickstart your mornings.

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Conditioning Beard Oil for my OH

The Cedar & Sage beard oil will be a treat for his beard that I think will make him see what he’s been missing. It will moisturise the skin underneath his beard and give his stunning stubble a shine and subtle scent.

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Lucky me…a goodie bag to go!

 

I was treated to a gorgeous goody bag when I left which was a really kind gesture, filled with lots of gifts for me to try out which I will let you know more about soon! Thoroughly enjoyable evening and right on time with stocking up on ideas just before christmas and getting ready for the wedding.

 

 

 

 

Have you been into the Body Shop recently? What are your favourite products?

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Best Friends Forever Notebook Giveaway

I’ve got a fantastic giveaway for you today with this Best Friends Forever Notebook.

With summer starting to fade its glorious sunlight into the dusk of autumn it is time to start thinking about Christmas. It’s hard to believe but it will be on us before we know it. This could be just the thing for school aged children to love and cherish.

This Best Friends Forever Notebook  sets down lasting memories of childhood friends.

With pages to write contact details, to have photos and to pop little messages that are recorded forever, it’s ideal to take to school during the last week of term.

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So, all you have to do to win this notebook is to enter using the rafflecopter entry below. Good luck and forget to come back each day for a bonus entry tweet!

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Honeycomb Birds Giveaway

The giveaway I am pleased to be sharing with you today actually shows how you can have wonderfully elegant decorations in the house which can represent the outside wildlife so well. This is a favourite giveaway of mine as they are so beautiful.

 

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They can be used as wedding party decorations, imagine a flock of these in one corner on a lovely summers day…beautiful!

Great at a christening, childrens party or any occasion that you want your decorations to stand out from the crowd. Much nicer to have your party talked about for all the right reasons.


These 3 birds can be used inside or outside and if handled carefully can be used again and again. The pack contains 3 x 6″ paper honeycomb birds.

They are beautiful and add a touch of something a bit different. You can enter using the rafflecopter widget below. Good luck and thanks for visiting today.

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