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Warm and cosy

We’re smack bang in the middle of winter and there are few things I can’t live without – one of which is my trusty gas heater! It took me the longest time to get one but now that I have it, I can’t imagine going through this season without it. I was worried about gas consumption, but I’ve found that leaving it on one bar for just a few hours a day does the trick in keeping my flat nice and toasty!

Food for your skin

One of my favourite pastimes is looking for ways to use common kitchen ingredients on my hair and skin – and a recurring star is rose water! I often splurge on organic rose water (no, not the one that you use in your milkshake!), and use this fragrant ingredient to help soothe my skin. If your skin tends to feel dry in winter like mine, then using a little bit as a toner in the morning makes a world of difference in leaving your skin soft and hydrated. Plus, it smells amazing and can also assist in balancing the skin’s oils! Be sure to do a patch test first though, as food ingredients can often cause allergic reactions
when applied topically.

Keep hydrated

For some reason, the one thing I always forget to do in winter is to hydrate! It’s quite hard to remember to drink water when it’s chilly outside, but not having enough can cause so many unnecessary health risks. In winter, I try to drink lots of tea to ensure that I’m getting enough water. A simple water-based drink that I enjoy during this time of year is a ginger tea made with fresh ginger, a stick of cinnamon, 2 cloves, and a dash of honey and lemon. Did I mention that it’s healthy, too? It’s a win-win!

Sea harvest

Need to reel in a quick and tasty dinner? Try Sea Harvest Oven Crisp fillets – available in Lightly Seasoned, Lightly Lemon and Garlic & Parsley. These wild-caught fish fillet portions are coated in a golden crumb and can be cooked straight from frozen. I love eating it with a cooked pasta, tossed in ready-made basil pesto and some freshly steamed baby peas for a quick and tasty meal that’s packed with omega-3s. Don’t forget to add a squeeze of lemon for freshness before serving! 

Loco for coconuts

It’s pretty difficult to choose a favourite pantry staple but if I had to, then rich and creamy tins of coconut milk and cream is right up there! I always have them on hand and no shopping trip is complete without adding a few tins to my shopping cart. I firmly believe that they both elevate the taste of sweet and savoury dishes such as mousses, curries and even soup! Another warming drink that I love to have on a cold and misty morning is a chocolate coconut latte – simply warm ½ tin coconut milk with ½ cup water, a dash of maple syrup, some cinnamon and a tbsp of cocoa for a smooth and chocolatey drink! 

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When Friday night rolls around you want a meal that is fuss-free, full of flavour and a little more relaxed. Sea Harvest Crisp & Chunky ticks all those boxes, plus you have the added benefits of essential amino acids and healthy protein, just what a busy family needs.

A box of Sea Harvest Crisp & Chunky (available in Classic and Garlic & Herb) contains 6 fillets of wild-caught hake, coated in a lightly seasoned crumb. Simply pop onto an oven tray from frozen and bake for 20 minutes until golden and crunchy (tip: Crisp & Chunky fillets are also ideal for cooking in an airfryer, shortening prep time even further).

For an easy and fun Friday night meal that the family will love, forgo the usual takeaway and try these Hawaain Fish Burgers instead. Healthier, tastier and better for the budget too.

SERVES 4 // PREP TIME: 15 mins //COOK TIME: 20 mins

INGREDIENTS

For the burgers

4 hamburger rolls, sliced and buttered

4 Sea Harvest Crisp & Chunky fillets

1 (440 g) tin pineapple rings, drained

4 slices of cheese

1 tomato, sliced

1 red onion, sliced

washed butter or cos lettuce for each bun

For the burger Sauce

3 tbsp (45 ml) tomato sauce

3 tbsp (45 ml) mayonnaise

1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard

2 gherkins, finely diced

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180 ºC. Lay frozen Crisp & Chunky Fillets onto a baking tray. Place into the oven for 20 minutes and cook until crunchy and golden.

2. Toast the buttered rolls in a dry frying pan over medium-high heat until golden brown. Set aside.

3. In the same pan, fry 4 pineapple rings on each side until caramelised. Set aside.

4. Mix the ingredients for the sauce together and spread onto both sides of each roll

5. When the fish is almost done (about a minute to go), change the oven setting to grill. Lay cheese slices over the cooked Crisp & Chunky fillets and grill until melted.

6. Add sliced red onion to the base of each roll and then top with a fillet of fish. Stack with a slice of caramelised pineapple, followed by tomato and lettuce and then top off with your toasted bun. Serve with crispy wedges and tuck in!

7. Sea Harvest makes feeding the family a nutritious meal so easy. Have a box of Crisp & Chunky in your freezer and never be caught without something tasty to prepare when you’re in a time crunch.

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