CRAFTY CONCOCTIONS: SNEAKY ‘SALADS’
SNEAKY ‘SALADS’
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Unfortunately calorie heavy dressings, too much grain and not enough veg can result in a ‘salad’ with calories closer to that of a risotto. Here’s how easily it can happen, even with ‘salads’ of similar bulk…
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?On the left
• 1 cup cooked Pearl Barley
• 70g Haloumi
• 1/3 Zucchini
• 2 florets Broccoli
• 1/4 Capsicum
• 50g Eggplant
• 3 Cherry Tomatoes
• 200g Poached Chicken
• 1/2 cup herbs
• Dressing of 2tsp EVOO and 2tsp Balsamic Vinegar
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?On the right
• 1/2 cup cooked Pearl Barley
• 35g Haloumi
• 2/3 Zucchini
• 5 florets Broccoli
• 1/2 Capsicum
• 100g Eggplant
• 5 Cherry Tomatoes
• 100g Poached Chicken
• 1/2 cup herbs
• Dressing of 2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar and 2tsp seeded mustard
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Well folks, let’s talk about a topic near and dear to our hearts – the eternal struggle of trying to fold a fitted sheet. We’ve all been there, wrestling with those elusive elastic corners and wondering if it’s possible to ever get it right.
I mean, who hasn’t ended up in a tangled mess of fabric, looking like they’re trying to solve a Rubik’s cube made of cotton? It’s a common sight in households everywhere, with frustrated individuals throwing in the towel and just balling up the sheet in defeat.
But fear not, dear readers, for there are those among us who have mastered this elusive art. They are the fitted sheet whisperers, the Jedi knights of laundry, able to tame even the most unruly of linens with a flick of the wrist.
So next time you find yourself cursing at that fitted sheet, remember that you are not alone. Take a deep breath, summon your inner Martha Stewart, and tackle that sheet with determination. Who knows, you might just become a folding champion in the process.
