Coconut Macaroons

Hello Everyone!
So I decided to share with you all my recipe for coconut macaroons. These bite-size treats are a favourite amongst my family, partly because they are gluten free which suits my coeliac dad. They are one of the easiest things to whip up if you're in a rush and everybody who has tried them seems to love them! Another great thing about these macaroons is that they only need 4 ingredients(none of that egg white nonsense most recipes have!) and they will have your kitchen smelling like a tropical paradise.

Ingredients:

Method:

Beat your eggs well.

Add the castor sugar and desiccated coconut. Stir until all the ingredients are mixed together.

This stage can get a bit messy so to reduce the mess have a bowl of ice cold water at the ready and your baking tray lined with greaseproof paper.

Soak your hands in the cold water and then take a golf ball sized amount of the mixture and roll between the palm of your hands until it resembles a rounded pyramid shape.Place the macaroons on your baking tray.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180' for 20 minutes or until they are golden on the outside.When cool enough to touch,transfer the macaroons on to a plate.

Break up your chocolate into a bowl and melt in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Dip the base of the macaroons into the chocolate and place on the tray that you originally baked the macaroons on.

Drizzle any remaining melted chocolate on the top of the macaroons. Allow the chocolate to set for 30 minutes.

Have fun trying out these yummy and chewy delights!
Love Kate x

Review: Balmi Lip Balm

Hello Everyone!

As I am a lip balm addict ,I am surprised it has taken me so long to jump on the bandwagon and try the Balmi lip balms. These balms come in the cutest packaging with the outer colour resembling the flavours available; strawberry,coconut, raspberry,mint and blackberry. The pot has a twist-off lid and inside is a raised moon of lip balm, this is perfect as it means you don't need to get your fingers all sticky when applying!

These little pots have some snazzy features as it comes with a black chain so you can tie them to your keys,purse or phone. One of my favourite things about Balmi's is that they are tested to ensure SPF15 and UVA protection for your lips. The two flavours that I have tried are so delicious. The strawberry one definitely has a more powerful scent but I prefer the coconut one as it reminds me of holidays. The coconut and strawberry Balmi's have no colour payoff but I'm not 100% sure if the other flavours tint you lips.

(purse:Ted Baker)

I wouldn't say that that these lip balms give the most intense nourishment for your lips but they do offer that kick of moisture when your out and about.The ingredients include Jojoba Oil,Shea butter and antioxidant-rich Vitamin E which keep your pout super smooth and soft!

Balmi's are available online from Mc Cabes Pharamcy and only cost €5.95, plus there is an offer at the moment which will give you free delivery until August 31st. SCORE! They contain 10g of product which is a whole lot of balm for that amount of bucks! I must warn you that Balmi's are extremely addictive and you will find yourself constantly reaching for these miracle pots.Next on my list is the blackberry flavour,YUM!

Love Kate x