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#24 SENIOR SALON 2019

by EsmeSalon | Jun 17, 2019 | SeniorSalon, Share and Inspire!

#24 SENIOR SALON 2019 #24 SENIOR SALON 2019 The linkup will Start: June 17, 02:00 am and close June 21, 2019, 8:00 pm PT Join our weekly...

#SeniSal Roundup: June 8-12, 2019

by EsmeSalon | Jun 14, 2019 | SeniorSalon, Share and Inspire!

Do you know how to start and run a successful blog? Yes, I am sure you know! Share with us your blog post! #SeniSal Roundup: June 8-12, 2019 Another week past, with lots and lots of lovely posts. Did you get your...

Almond Flour Mug Bread

by EsmeSalon | Jun 14, 2019 | Bread: Sweet and Savory, Recipes

This Gluten-free, Wheat-free, Grain-free Almond Flour Mug Bread is a super quick and easy recipe when that craving for wheat sets in. The bread is gluten-free, wheat-free, grain-free and refined sugar-free and it can be microwaved but really is so much better baked in...

Healthy Shrimp Florentine Zoodles

by EsmeSalon | Jun 12, 2019 | Recipes, Seafood, Vegetables

Do you love pasta, but prefer to do something more healthy, then you have to try this Healthy Shrimp Florentine Zoodles Ingredients for the best Healthy Shrimp Florentine Zoodles: 1 Zucchini cut into noodle shape strands 1 bunch of spinach 6 cloves of garlic minced,...

#23 SENIOR SALON 2019

by EsmeSalon | Jun 10, 2019 | SeniorSalon, Share and Inspire!

#23 SENIOR SALON 2019 Affiliate Disclosure This post does contain affiliate links, which means we may get compensated/earn a commission at no extra cost to you if the affiliate links are utilised to make a purchase....

Best Ever Potato Salad

by EsmeSalon | Jun 9, 2019 | Recipes, Salad, Vegetables

This BEST EVER Potato Salad recipe has a few extra ingredients and steps, but well worth the extra time and effort. Please try me! Ingredients: 10 potatoes 1 cup Mayonnaise 3 Spring onions, cut up in ¼” pieces ¾ cup Cream 1 Carrot, grated 2 hard-boiled eggs Pinch...

#SeniSal Roundup: June 3-7, 2019

by EsmeSalon | Jun 7, 2019 | Blogging, SeniorSalon, Share and Inspire!

Do you know how to start and run a successful blog? Yes, I am sure you know! Share with us your blog post! #SeniSal Roundup: June 3-7, 2019 I know you've been crazy busy, running and trying to catch your own tail,...

Cheese and Chives Scones

by EsmeSalon | Jun 5, 2019 | Cakes cupcakes and cookies, Recipes

Cheese and Chives Scones with lots and lots of Swiss cheese and chives are perfect with real butter. What do you think, would you like some with coffee? Ingredients 310 g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 75 g of room temperature butter 200 g grated Swiss cheese...

#22 SENIOR SALON 2019

by EsmeSalon | Jun 3, 2019 | Promoting Bloggers, SeniorSalon, Share and Inspire!

#22 SENIOR SALON 2019 Affiliate Disclosure This post does contain affiliate links, which means we may get compensated/earn a commission at no extra...

Hoisin Chicken and Coconut Rice

by EsmeSalon | Jun 2, 2019 | Poultry, Recipes

This is for sure a winner, so try this Hoisin Chicken and Coconut Rice Ingredients: 800 gr chicken thighs 1/3 cup hoisin sauce 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1/3 cup honey 2 cm piece of ginger grated 3 cloves garlic grated 1 tsp 5 spice powder ¼ tsp Chinese salt...

#SeniSal Roundup: May 27-31, 2019

by EsmeSalon | May 31, 2019 | SeniorSalon, Share and Inspire!

“Today is life - the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake. Develop a hobby. Live today with gusto.” – Dale Carnegie Have you been active this week, did...

South African Bollas

by EsmeSalon | May 30, 2019 | Cakes cupcakes and cookies, Recipes, South African, Treats: Sweet and Savory

South African Bollas. Like a koeksister, a Bolla is a smaller version of the traditional South African confectionery made of fried dough infused in syrup covered with coconut. Ingredients A ¾ cup of sugar 2 eggs ¾ cup oil 5 ml vanilla essence 4 cups cake...

Low Carb Chicken Parmesan

by EsmeSalon | May 28, 2019 | Poultry, Recipes

So tonight’s low carb dinner was Chicken Parmesan. A delightful meal that I couldn’t finish, but will tomorrow. I’m giving the recipe as is although I stuffed mine with Spinach and Provolone Cheese, so excuse the pun, this is a very cheesy dish. I couldn’t find the...

Twitter Hashtags. Are You Using Them Correctly to Maximise Traffic?

by Gary Jefferies | May 28, 2019 | Blogging, Guest Post, Promoting Bloggers, SeniorSalon, Share and Inspire!, SIPB

Everyone knows about Twitter hashtags, but do you know how to use them effectively? To acolytes of social media, the definition of a hashtag might seem patronizing. However, I recall my early stages of social media use where it all seemed rather mystical. I’m certain...

#21 SENIOR SALON 2019

by EsmeSalon | May 27, 2019 | SeniorSalon, Share and Inspire!

#21 SENIOR SALON 2019 #21 SENIOR SALON 2019 The linkup will Start: May 27, ...

Baked Chicken with Molasses

by EsmeSalon | May 26, 2019 | Poultry, Recipes

Baked Chicken with Molasses, tender and perfect for Sunday meal. Ingredients for your cock-a-doodle-do: 12 chicken pieces (6 thighs 6 drum sticks) Marinade Ingredients: 1 heaped tbsp garlic/ginger paste 1 tsp chicken spice ½ tsp white pepper 1 tsp 5 spice powder 1 tsp...

Big Bake Cake

by EsmeSalon | May 25, 2019 | Cakes cupcakes and cookies, Recipes, Treats: Sweet and Savory

Big Bake Cake, White and Chocolate Cake also ideal for cupcakes This Big Bake Cake remains moist, keeps very well and makes a large quantity Ingredients 450g self-raising flour 420g castor sugar 2 ml of salt 250g butter or margarine 250 ml of water 2 large eggs,...

#SeniSal Roundup: May 20-24, 2019

by EsmeSalon | May 24, 2019 | SeniorSalon, Share and Inspire!

Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing, so keep smiling!☺️ As now has become the norm, herewith the #SeniSal Roundup for this week: May 20-24, 2019 A...

Cabbage Bredie

by EsmeSalon | May 24, 2019 | Dinner Supper, Meat dishes, Recipes

Cabbage Bredie - Bredie is a stew containing meat and a vegetable. Cabbage Bredie with Beef or mutton Ingredients 1 kg stewing beef or stewing mutton 2 large onions, peeled and finely chopped 60 ml of oil 5ml allspice 2ml ground cloves Salt to taste Spices of...

Flop proof Madeira Cake

by EsmeSalon | May 23, 2019 | Cakes cupcakes and cookies, Recipes, Treats: Sweet and Savory

Madeira cake is a sponge cake in traditional British and Irish cookery and here we have a Flop proof Madeira Cake! Ingredients 125g butter 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence Grated rind of 1 lemon (optional) 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder Pinch salt 1 cup...

Freezer friendly Arabic Dough

by EsmeSalon | May 21, 2019 | Bread: Sweet and Savory, Breakfast, Pizza, Recipes

Here we have a freezer friendly Arabic Dough once baked and also the best dough for pizzas, subs, buns, and calzones Ingredients to prepare your freezer friendly Arabic dough: 2 cups tepid water (not warm but not boiling either) 4 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 sachet...