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Capsicana Cook Sauce

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capsicanacooksauceI am all for cooking shortcuts but I am not a fan of ready meals. Problem is, I am also too tired to cook from scratch, so what is a woman to do? Well I tried Capsicana Cook Sauce. Okay, it is a sauce you buy, but it isn’t your run-of-the-mill cheap jar of sauce. It comes in three flavours Chilli & Lemon Peruvian, Chilli & Honey Mexican and Chilli & Coconut Brazilian. Inspired by Peru, Brazil and Mexico, the sauces are quick and authentic. Each two-pack serve comes with simple recipes that can be ready in under 20 minutes.

So the taste test: the sauces do not taste manufactured or bland. For just £1.99 (RRP) you can get great Latin food on your plate. The founder Ben Jackson started his business with £500 borrowed from a friend. I hope he does well. These are great sauces which bring the spirit of Latin cooking into your home. Frost loves.

Available from waitrose.com, wholefoods.co.uk and amazon.co.uk

 

Wrong But Funny: The EnglandKini

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With the World Cup around the corner the players will be playing in scorching temperatures this summer in Brazil. UK company ThumbsUp! Have designed a kit that will keep the players very cool, they just need the players to get the kit. ThumbsUp! Are hoping a journalist can drop off the kits in Brazil, so the England players can wear a kit that will keep them cool this summer.”englandkini

Whilst it’s clearly a novelty product, creator ThumbsUp! say “It’s the perfect kit to keep cool in Brazil and it’ll definitely keep their Brazil Nuts covered.” Whilst fans have clearly seen the funny side, you can expect to see pubs, full of men ‘fitting’ into the Englandkini’s whilst cheering on Rooney and Co this summer. ThumbsUp! said “We hope we can get some to the players as we’re sure they’d see the funny side.”

The newly launched EnglandKini has been snapped up by hoards of fans as it’s cheaper than an official England Jersey. Fans can now support the Three Lions at a fraction of the cost.

The EnglandKini costs just £7.99 from Amazon. But are you brave enough to wear it?

Live The Brazilian Carnival With Brumani Jewellery

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Eduardo Brüner and his brothers, Emerson and Rodrigo, have created a new brand that combines their family’s legacy, the diverse cultures of their native Brazil, the irrepressibly upbeat nature of its people (think samba and Carnival) and a bounty of Brazilian gemstones. Aimed at the younger market with international red-carpet star Jennifer Lopez being seen recently wearing Brumani earrings, this fresh collection is bound to command attention.

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Renowned for sensual design and a sense of movement in its jewellery, Brumani is also known for exuberant combinations of diamonds and rare and precious gemstones. The Brazilian fine jewellers have designed more than 150 new pieces starting at £700. The new additions will form part of an extension to the beautiful Looping Shine, stylish Baobab and striking Panache collections in the form of new drop and stud earrings, statement rings, delicate necklaces and slim line bracelets. Renowned for sensual design and a sense of movement in its jewelry, Brumani is also known for exuberant combinations of diamonds and rare and precious gemstones. Their palette includes all of a girl’s best friends: from diamonds to rose quartz and amethyst to earthy smoky quartz.

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Brumani is HOT!

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Aigner SS14

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We have pictures from the spectacular urban & exotic Brazilian beats themed Aigner SS14 show in Milan.

 

From street culture to the Amazon: The Aigner Collection S/S 2014 takes us on a journey into the heart of Brazil, to the vibrant metropolis of Rio de Janeiro. The luxurious outfits and bags created by the Munich-based leather lifestyle brand are inspired by fiery samba rhythms, the sweeping exuberance of the famous Brazilian carnival and Rio’s urban exotic flair embodying especially the beauty and the strength of Latin American women.

Aigner SS14

The collection is feminine and elegant but with sports luxe feel. Collection highlights include Light high-waisted trousers in silk and leather, “reinterpreted” dungarees, bandeau tops, short blouses and dresses with cut out details.

 

For the bags, elaborate embossed patterns on the leather reflect south America’s flora and fauna. Crocodile and lizard skins, raffia, handcrafted braided elements and saffiano leather symbolize the richness of the rainforest.

What do you think?

Sports Memorabilia Company Teams Up With FA And England Squad.

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SPORTS MEMORABILIA COMPANY FORMS UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FA AND ENGLAND SQUAD

Sportsrabilia has collaborated with the England football team to produce a unique and exclusive collection of memorabilia to offer fans the chance to buy a piece of football history.

Under the new deal between Sportsrabillia and The FA, limited edition pieces signed by stars such as Steven Gerrard, Ashley Young and John Terry will be available prior to Christmas 2011. There will be further collections released in the build up to and during the 2012 European Championships in Poland and Ukraine and the forthcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

The product range will feature high-impact imagery, player biographies, landmark achievements, actual sections of match balls and full squad pieces and will carry the signatures and authentication of the England team.

The England Collection will be available to buy from www.sportsrabilia.com and will be competitively priced starting at £150. A selection of individual items will also be made available for auction at charity events around the UK, helping raise money for worthwhile causes.

The exclusive range will be authenticated and protected to levels previously unseen in the UK. Each piece will include a hologram, FA stamp and a certificate of authenticity signed by a member of The FA and a representative of Sportsrabilia present at the signing session. These lengths have been taken to both protect the players and The FA but most importantly the Sportsrabilia customers.

Commenting on the partnership, FA spokesperson Nicky Stanton said: “The Sportsrabilia range will give England fans a chance to buy a piece of football history and feel closer to the England team. They can also be assured that they are purchasing a fully licensed and authenticated product.’’

Danny Schindler, Chief Executive Officer of Sportsrabilia added: “We are delighted and proud to be working with the FA and the England squad. This partnership will create a unique range of items that will be ideal for collectors and make the perfect gift for football fans across the country in the run-up to Christmas.”

Ke$ha Joins Campaign To Ban Animal-Tested Cosmetics In Europe

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‘Animal’ Singer Ke$ha Joins Campaign To Ban Animal-Tested Cosmetics In Europe

American singer Ke$ha has joined stars Leona Lewis, Ricky Gervais, Dame Judi Dench, Mary McCartney and Melanie C, in urging EU politicians to keep their promise to ban the sale of cosmetics that have been tested on animals such as rabbits and hamsters [1].

The stars, and more than 60,000 compassionate consumers, have signed the CrueltyFree2013 petition organised by animal charity Humane Society International [2] urging EU politicians to make Europe a cruelty-free cosmetics zone by 2013.

Animal testing for cosmetics is banned in the UK and EU, but it is still legal to sell animal-tested products and ingredients imported from countries such as Brazil, China, Canada and the United States.

A European Union-wide ban on the sale of animal-tested cosmetics is due to come into force in March 2013, and could be a major step toward a global end to cosmetics animal testing. However, as the 2013 deadline approaches, the European Commission has hinted the ban may be delayed, perhaps by many years [3]. The lives of thousands of rabbits, hamsters, mice and guinea-pigs hangs in the balance.

Ke$ha signed HSI’s CrueltyFree2013 petition as her first collaboration with animal charity Humane Society International following her appointment as the charity’s first ever Global Ambassador.

Ke$ha said:
“I am honored to be the first HSI Global Ambassador because my music is inspired by the freedom and primal beauty of animals and the natural world. I take this opportunity incredibly seriously because we are ALL animals. One of the main underlying sentiments of my music is to respect all living creatures just as they are. I believe that together, we can change laws that allow innocent animals to be unjustly mistreated and abused all over the world.”

Ke$ha’s goal is to help HSI promote respect, protection, and compassion for animals around the world. Her record of musical success is impressive – her hit “TiK ToK” was the biggest-selling digital track in the world in 2010 and her “Animal” album has already sold over 2 million units worldwide. She’s racked up a number of prestigious award nominations, and took home a 2010 MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act.

Readers can join Ke$ha in signing the CrueltyFree2013 petition at www.hsi.org/crueltyfree2013

HSI is part of the international ‘Leaping Bunny’ cruelty-free standard. Approved brands are independently audited to guarantee no animal testing and include Urban Decay, Hard Candy, Montagne Jeunesse, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s and Superdrug. To shop cruelty-free download our Leaping Bunny Compassionate Shopping Guide at http://www.leapingbunny.org/images/globalguide.pdf

Animal Art de Jour – Monkeys and Mutant Rabbits {Art}

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It seems the world is going animal art crazy and the following two pieces are possibly the most unusual.

This giant passed out monkey is made entirely of flip flops. Built in Sao Paulo Brazin to celebrate the Pixel Show (an international art and design conference). Obviously if anything represents art then it’s a gigantic drunk monkey.

 

An if you’re looking for something to give you nightmares tonight then here it is…

Plush mutant rabbits by Zoe Williams. Not only does she trap the unusual weird little woodland creatures in frames, she also has a collection of mutant red peacocks and rams among other animals.