Wardrobe Essentials

Items You’re Better Off Buying Second

Hand

Pak n Save Tips and Budgeting Advice

Cuisines of the World - India

Pak n Save Recipes: Leek and Potato

Soup

Most Healthy Foods to Eat - Fish, Meat and

Grains

Pak n Save Recipes: Peras Al Vino

Tips to Keep Your Wardrobe Ageless

Items You Should Always Buy New

More Pak n Save Tips and Budgeting

Advice

Cuisines of the World - Spain

Pak n Save Recipes: Chocolate, Nut and

Marshmallow Fudge

Most Healthy Foods to Eat: Fruit and

Vegetables

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WARDROBE ESSENTIALS

How often to you look in the wardrobe, which

is full to overflowing, and yet declare you

have nothing to wear. Sound familiar!

What you need to do is sort out your

wardrobe and ensure it holds the wardrobe

essentials. These essentials need to have a

couple of elements to them including being -

Your wardrobe basis - Without these

essentials something is missing

Trend proof - In other words you can wear

them to a wide range of different occasions

and still have that stylish look

Flexible - They need to be able to be given

a whole new look and feel just by changing

accessories

So before you head out and revamp your

entire wardrobe check through what you

already have.

Also when buying essentials don’t just buy

one. Firstly go for the neutral tones then add

a couple in colours that best suit you. Vary

the necklines or sleeve lengths. So what are

the things to arm your wardrobe with?

Jeans that suit your style - This means the

style that you can wear both comfortably and

looks good on you. Don’t wear hipsters if

your waistline will get in the way of seeing

the top of them! Don’t wear skinny jeans if, in

reality, you could do with losing those extra

kilos. It is worth paying that little extra for

that flattering look and feel.

Long sleeve white t-shirt - An obvious

staple which can then be jazzed up with your

accessories. A well cut slim fit style can

make anybody look slimmer.

Short sleeve white t-shirt - As with the long

sleeves, matches anything. Find a couple of

style that suit you and then get a couple of

variations in the colours too. Jazz up with

your accessories.

Cardigan - If you make your cardigan a

neutral tone it should match most of your

other essentials.

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Black trousers - These can then be dressed

up or down to suit your occasion. Keep the

length appropriate to wear with flatter shoes

but also where you can add your heels for

style when you wish to. They can also be

jazzed up with a glitter, sequinned or

hanging belt.

White button blouse - Preferably both long

and short sleeve

A black tank top - Can be worn with

everything and can be jazzed up when

required or easy wear for the beach

A jacket or blazer - Often a neutral tone is

good to go with anything but also a black or

white one is usually a good match for most

outfits.

A little black dress - Yes, this one always

makes it on to an essentials list. With so

many styles out there make sure you choose

one that both suits your body type but you

also feel comfortable in. Then use your

accessories to your heart’s content!

ITEMS YOU’RE BETTER OFF

BUYING SECOND HAND

With some products it simply doesn’t make

sense to buy new at full price when

invariably you can find the same quality

buying second hand. By doing so you can

often see your savings quickly multiply. Here

are examples of some of the best items to

consider buying second hand.

Car - Probably the first thing that springs to

mind would be a car. Did you know if you

buy a new car it depreciates by up to 20% as

soon as you drive out of the car yard! Even

just going for last year’s model can be a

huge saving. Once a car is over five years

old you can expect to get only a third of the

original price.

Books - Both text books and reading books.

Nowadays you can of course buy online

making huge savings. However for those

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who enjoy the feeling of holding a book there

is an abundance of second hand book stores

and book fairs. Another option is to ask your

friends or on facebook, invariably someone

will have finished the book you are after and

happy to pass on or sell at a very good price.

For text books often your college or learning

facility will have a library or rental

department you can use if it is not a book

you will need on-going.

Children’s Clothing - Often you can find

some wonderful items through friends and

family, websites for swapping or buying/

selling second hand clothes and of course

shops such as your local Hospice or

Salvation Army store always have some

great bargains. In fact, while you are at it

there are often great bargains for adults as

well as a book section too!

Pets - It almost seems a sin to pay the

hundreds of dollars you can do for pets in a

store when there is such an abundance of

abandoned and yet loving, beautiful pets at

the SPCA and other shelters. If you are

considering getting a pet make sure you

check these out first - you may be there last

hope for a good home!

Formal clothing - Whether a wedding

gown, ball gown or dinner jacket there are

so many people that head out and spend

the earth to wear something just once! You

can make some wonderful savings. Also

designer stores can sometimes have

seconds on sale at significant savings often

with flaws barely noticeable!

Video games and DVDs - Once someone

has completed the game or seen the movie

more than 4-5 times it is time to move on

and you can take advantage and get some

great bargains.

Home Gym Equipment - Yes, the fad

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equipment merely sits in someone’s

garage or spare room collecting dust. Do

check on the condition but generally so

many people lose interest before the

equipment has barely been used!

Hand Tools - Simple tools with few moving

parts, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers,

etc can last for decades if well made and

maintained and often easy to find in garage

sales or online.

Musical Instruments - Particularly when

your child is starting out buying new is not

wise. Either second hand or perhaps rental

can give you an idea of how long their

interest will last. If the interest continues and

the ability is good you can change your

stance later.

Bicycles - Like cars new season bikes come

out all the time. Do check the condition of

the bike and also ensure it isn’t stolen! Also

if you can wait until the cooler months you

can often get better bargains on bikes from

those who no longer want to brave the

elements!

So much of what we buy devalues as soon

as we open the box or walk out the store so

save yourself some dollars and use it for

something else you enjoy!

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GROCERY SHOPPING

BUDGETING ADVICE

from Pak n Save

The following information is found on the Pak n

Save website – www.paknsave.co.nz.

Budget Budget Budget!!! Setting a budget is so

important we wrote it three times.

If you work out how much you want to spend

every week and stick to it you can save a little

fortune by the end of the year.

Good ways to make sure you stick to it are

taking your budget in cash to the supermarket or

counting up your costs on a calculator as you

shop. Maybe use the calculator on your cell

phone though.

Don't eat your groceries

Well not immediately. Make sure you eat before

you go to the supermarket or you'll end up with a

trolley full of what you feel like, not what you

need. And while that's great for snacking on,

there's only so much you can do with corn chips,

biscuits, gherkins and wine gums for dinner.

Bulk up a bit

Not you personally, you look great. Bulk buy.

Sometimes buying staple food items like flour,

sugar, rice and pasta works out to be much

cheaper when you buy big. Think of it as a long-

term investment. Or maybe a short time food

supply. It really depends how many mouths you

have to feed.

Shopping Tip

Do either fortnightly or monthly shopping.

This saves you time, petrol, and you buy

less goodies because you shop less.

CUISINES OF THE WORLD -

INDIA

Indian cuisine is varied and fragrant

reflecting a 5,000 year history of interaction

between cultures. Blended with spices such

as cardamom, turmeric, ginger, garlic, curry

and saffron plus herbs, meats, vegetables

and fruits flavours are enhanced offering

sweet, subtle, savoury, spicy and hot

variations.

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Many dishes are cooked in vegetable oil

although peanut and mustard oil are also

popular in India.

Some of the most common Indian dishes

include -

Biryani - Is a rice-based dish made with

spices, rice and chicken, mutton, fish, eggs

or vegetables. The name is derived from the

Persian word beryā which means "fried" or

"roasted"

Butter Chicken - Butter Chicken is among

the best known Indian foods across the

world. The sauce can be made as hot or mild

as suits your palate and so is suitable for

everyone. Butter chicken is also commonly

known as Murg Makhani.

Vindaloo - Is the hottest and the spiciest

type of curry. Introduced to the Goa region

by the Portuguese, it is famed for its heat

and spice. Blending chillies with turmeric,

cumin, coriander and authentic spices a

vindaloo is not for the faint hearted!

Rogan Josh - The lovely colour of Rogan

Josh comes from the Kashmiri dry red

chillies which are used to prepare it. An

aromatic lamb dish of Persian origin, and

brought to India by the Moghuls, Rogan Josh

means meat cooked in clarified butter at

intense heat. Sometimes lamb can be

substituted with goat meat.

Tandoori - Classic tandoori chicken is

marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, and plenty

of spices. The name comes from the type of

cylindrical clay oven used in preparation of

the dish with the vibrant red and orange

colourings in the dish coming from cayenne

pepper and red chilli powder.

Daal - Daal is the signature dish of Punjabi

cuisine filled with rich protein and fiber.

Lentils and beans are traditionally cooked in

a tangy masala with dollops of fresh cream

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added to give the rich finishing touch.

Naan - Are traditional flatbreads often served

with curry. There are many variations other

than plain including garlic, onion, roti (made

with whole wheat), paneer (cheese), aloo

(potato), keema naan is stuffed with a

minced meat mixture and peshawari and

Kashmiri naan are filled with a mixture of

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These are just a sprinkling of the many

varied and delicious dishes derived through

Indian culture and history as well as dishes

Indian chutneys are full of flavour. Enjoy!

PAK N SAVE RECIPES:

LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

Delicious leek and potato soup to warm even

the coldest of winter nights.

1. Melt butter over stove and add washed

and sliced leeks, peeled and diced potatoes,

garlic, sugar and herbs to a pot.

2. Cover and cook gently until leeks and

potatoes are soft.

3. Stir stock into water, and add to the soup.

4. Taste and season if necessary.

5. Bring to boil and cook over a low heat for

30 minutes.

6. Soup can be left chunky or pureed. Add a

little cream to each plate when serving.

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

25-30 minutes

Ingredients

1-2 leeks

3-4 potatoes

1 clove garlic (crushed)

50g butter

1 tsp sugar

1-2 Continental Stock Pot chicken pots

2 litres water

Salt and pepper to taste

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1 heaped tsp dried herbs

Small amount of cream to garnish

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THE TOP HEALTHY FOODS TO

EAT - MEATS, FISH AND GRAINS

In our web article we discuss the most

healthy options for fruit and vegetables. Here

we will talk about the other food groups

containing the most healthy options.

Salmon - Salmon and tuna are usually the

first fish to leap to mind when discussing

healthy foods. The omega-3 fatty acids in

oily fishnot only boost skin’s defences again

UV damage it has been claimed salmon is

the richest source of the omega-3 fatty acids

which of course are excellent protection for

the heart.

Salmon is also an excellent source of protein

and contains amino acids. Amino acids are

capable of forming tissues, organs, muscles,

skin and hair and their importance is often

overlooked.

Tuna, mackerel and sardines come into the

same category as salmon for benefits.

Eggs - Egg whites offer protein with minimal

calories. Often beaten off healthy food lists

with claims eggs raise cholesterol however,

it is like many foods, beneficial in

moderation. Eggs are not only a great

source of protein but also contain vitamin A,

potassium and B vitamins including folic

acid, choline and biotin.

Good for nerve and brain health plus the

amino acids make the protein in eggs easy

for your body to absorb.

Chicken - Chicken is a great source of lean,

low fat protein. The amino acid tryptophan is

found in chicken which helps combat

depression. The protein helps prevent bone

loss as well as the phosphorus being good

for bones, teeth, kidney, liver and your

central nervous system.

The selenium helps speed up your

metabolism and niacin helps prevent cancer

plus the vitamin A helps towards eye health.

Lentils - Packed with protein and folate.

Lentils contain more folate than any

unfortified plant food. Helping to protect

against heart disease, folate also helps

prevent birth defects.

Lentils also contain iron and fibre

Oatmeal - Full of soluable fibre which helps

in the drop in “bad” cholesterol. The fibre

also slows down the conversion of this whole

food to simple sugars. The high levels of

magnesium nourish the body’s proper use of

glucose and insulin secretion. Also eating a

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breakfast made with slow-release

carbohydrates three hours before exercise

helps burn more fat.

Oatmeal, like many whole grains also

contains plant lignans, which help protect

against breast and other hormone-

dependent cancers as well as heart disease.

Sunflower Seeds - One of the richest

sources of vitamin E. The vitamin E helps

destroy the free radicals. Sunflower seeds

also contain photosterols which reduce blood

levels of cholesterol, enhance the immune

response and decrease risk of certain

cancers. The magnesium is beneficial for

asthma, helps lower high blood pressure,

reduces heart attack and stroke risk and

helps prevent migraine headaches.

Plus the selenium helps with cancer

prevention.

Most nuts and grains have similar benefits to

the sunflower seeds. The best nuts if taking

your diet into account would be almonds,

cashews and pistachios with the worst nuts

being macadamia nuts and pecan nuts

although they still have some good health

benefits. For your brain the best are

peanuts, the best nuts for your heart would

be walnuts and best for disease prevention

would be almonds.

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PAK N SAVE RECIPES:

PERAS AL VINO

"Peras al Vino" or Pears in Wine is a simple

dessert, made with fresh pears and white

wine. It is very tasty and an elegant ending

for a dinner any time of the year, but

especially in the Autumn.

Dish type: Dessert

Prep Time: 15-30 Mins

Cooking Time: 30-60 mins

Serves: 3-4 People

Ingredients

4 ripe pears (firm)

750ml bottle white wine

1 ¾ cups water

1 ¼ cups sugar

1 cinnamon stick

Peel the pears, but leave the stems. Cut the

bottoms flat so that they will stand up by

themselves. (Note: Pears will brown if

exposed to air too long, so if you're

interrupted, be sure to submerge them in

water with a squeeze of lemon juice until

you can return and cook them).

In a large pot combine the white wine,

water, sugar and cinnamon stick. Place on

medium heat on the stove top and stir until

sugar is completely dissolved. Immediately

place pears in the wine mixture, cover and

allow to simmer on low heat for 1 hour.

After cooking for an hour, carefully remove

each pear from the pot and place in the

bowl or plate on which you will serve.

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You may need to use tongs in one hand and

a spoon in the other, since the pears will be

soft. Set aside and allow to cool. Continue to

cook the wine mixture uncovered on low

heat for about 30 minutes so that the liquid is

reduced.

Remove sauce from heat and allow to cool.

If you are making this dessert ahead of time,

once the pears and sauce have cooled,

place them in the refrigerator and remove a

few minutes before serving. Spoon wine

sauce over each pear and allow to pool

around the pear. Garnish each pear with a

sprig of mint. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Recipe from Lisa & Tony Sierra

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The following are a couple of fabulous hearty

French cuisine dishes for you to enjoy during

the colder winter months.

GRATINEE AU FROMAGE

(ONION SOUP)

Serves: 4

Ingredients

3 large onions, peeled

20g/3/4 oz butter

1 tablespoon flour

75 ml/3 fl oz dry white wine

1.4 l/2 1/2 pt water

1 or 2 beef stock cubes

Salt and pepper

4 tablespoons port

1 or 2 egg yolks

4 thin slices French bread

75g/3 oz grated Gruyere cheese (although

other cheeses can be substituted)

Preparation and cooking - 45 minutes

Finely chop the onions. Cook them very

slowly in the butter in a large covered

saucepan. When the onions are golden,

sprinkle them with flour. Stir with a wooden

spoon until the mixture browns lightly, no

more.

Add the wine, water, the stock cube(s), salt

and pepper and simmer the mixture for 20

minutes. Meanwhile, toast the bread.

Heat the grill to high. Whisk together the

port and egg yolks and then pour them into

an ovenproof soup tureen. Pour in, little by

little, the hot soup, stirring constantly.

Float the toasted bread on top and sprinkle

over the grated cheese. Place the soup

under a very hot grill until the cheese is

melted and lightly browned, then serve

immediately.

Note: Whenever possible use homemade

beef stock rather than a stock cube.

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BOURGUIGNON

(BEEF STEW IN RED WINE)

Serves: 4-8 people

Ingredients

2 kg/4 1/2 lb lean boneless stewing beef

2 tablespoons oil

25g/1 oz butter

1 tablespoon flour

Salt and pepper

1 tablespoon tomato puree

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 bourquet garni

1 kg/2 1/4 lb small potatoes

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Marinade

1 bottle full bodied red wine

1 tablespoon oil

1 small carrot, slices

1 onion, coarsely chopped

2 shallots, coarsely chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

5 peppercorns

1 clove

Preparation and cooking: Overnight marinating plus 2 hours 30 mins or in a

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Slice the meat in large cubes and put in a large bolw with the marinade

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Drain meat and blot it dry with absorbent paper. Brown in the oil over high heat. Add

vegetables from the marinade and 2 tablespoons butter and simmer for 15 mins. Sprinkle over flour and stir over high heat. The flour should brown lightly.

Cover the meat with the marinade. Bring to the boil. Add seasoning to taste 125 ml/4 fl oz water, the tomato puree, garlic and bouquet garni, cover and simmer slowely for 2 hours (pressure cooker 50 mins).

About 30 mins before the end of cooking, peel the potatoes and drop them in boiling water and cook until tender.

Serve the stew in a bowl and the potatoes in a separate serving dish sprinkled with the chopped parsley.

Note: For a more elegant stew, towards the end of cooking add pickling onions which have been blanched in boiling water for 2 mins, drained, then lightly browned with a little diced bacone and butter for about 5 mins.

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