NAILS WTF??!

HIYA!

Welcome and hello again! Would love some help! Been biting my nails since i was born, came out biting them and haven't stopped since...

But last year I was paying for something at my local Foodland and the deadbeat enthusiastic check out chick was just staring at my nails...I looked down and saw what she saw...stubs! THEY WERE STUBS! with sketchy half ass nail polish splattered on them.

I thought hmm...i've finished school now, i should make this change. So I tried really hard and did well for a while...altho becoz of my life long biting habit, they are super weak so they tend to break...

and look like this:

WTF IS THAT! Pinky nail, nice and long (can bend it like paper tho!) 2 finger nails that r just stubs and rude finger has a slight nail...

So much for having 'nicer nails'!

What r ur nail tips for having nice strong pretty nails?

Aleasha!

Really about me!

Hiya!

This is my blog where I dare you to follow along with me as I post vegetarian recipes, animal testing tips, everyday life and vegetarian help! I've been a vegetarian for over 5 years and albeit it was kind of hard at the start (just used to 'smell' the BBQ chickens at the start!) since I started cold turkey (excuse the pun!) I love it and although dickheads opinionated people like to tell you just how much of a mistake your making, how your going to be sick all the time and how your 'missing out' I still feel like i'm doing the right thing and feel better for it!

I'm nothing special, certainly not a chef, but I'm young and fresh out of home living with my boyfriend (who by the way is a carnivore!) and working full time and attempting to cook something yummy everynight that can suit me and my carnivorous partner.

So join me along the way as I share with you...everything!

This isn't me by the way...nah it is.

Aleasha!

Great guide to animal testing companies

Hi!


Found this amazing guide to companies that have not passed the test on animal testing:


http://vidacompassion.org/main/list/company.html


Take a look, its really helpful.


Try to shop with a conscience :)


Seeya soon!


Alicia xo

Hidden Animal Ingredients List in Everyday Foods and Beauty Products!

Hi!


I thought I'd make this list as I've learnt about much of this over the years and wish I knew it from the start of being a vegetarian. This is NOT a vegan list, however if products on the list are vegan (that I know of) I will mark it! I've also recommended brands that do not contain the animal product and taste nice! This is for Australia though :)


Feel free to contact me if you know more to add or edit ones i've added already! Thankyou!


Hidden Animal Ingredients List-


Rennet - Found in many cheeses, including most Colby cheeses
Rennet is an enzyme (substance) found inside a calves stomach. The calf is not killed for the rennet, but this is a by-product of the veal industry. The ingredients will state either rennet or enzyme.
Many cheeses state Rennet (non-animal enzyme) which states its a man made vegetarian rennet.
Try - Devondale Tasty, Mainland Vegetarian Eden, Devondale Organic Tasty, For a while there Woolworths and Coles homebrand Tasty's were Vegetarian too, But I'd check that.


Carmine - Found in lipsticks as a colour pigment
Carmine is a substance produced from insects. To obtain carmine the insects are dried then boiled to extract the carmine.
Try - All Natio lipsticks (except for colour 'Pretty') Face of Australia, Kiss My Face


Gelatin - Found in many food products (iceblocks, jelly lollies, jelly, marshmellows, yogurt etc) Always Check!
Gelatin is a thickener made from a combination of by products of the meat, fish and leather industry. Includes things such as skins, bones and hides. This is used in MANY foods so always be sure to check the ingredient listing.


Watch out for: Golden Gaytimes, Most Marshmellows, Most Yogurts including Yoplait and Ski, Natural Confectionary Company, Paddlepops (many Street products such as Paddlepops, Gaytimes, Splice and Bubble-O-Bill Iceblocks) 


Try - Magnums, Premium Splices, Callipo, Gippsland Yogurt, Organic yogurt, Billabong iceblocks


I'll keep adding more as I find them!!


Bye! Alicia xo

Delicious Veggie Pasta Mix

Delicious Veggie Pasta Mix


I made up this delicious pasta mix one night after Zumba. I was pretty exhausted but I wanted something warm (coz it was so cold) and healthy. As I'm a vego, there is no meat in these recipes but I am not vegan so there is cheese etc. The great thing about this recipe is you can use up leftover veggies and its kind of a slow cooker besides the cutting up....it looks after itself!


You do not need to use all the ingredients as this is a mix recipe, so make it to suit your needs :) Its like minestrone!


Makes: enough for 3-4 people I'd say


Ingredients:


1 x bag of mini shells pasta
2 x zucchinis, cut into small 50c pieces
3 x Carrots, peeled and cut into small 20c pieces
1 x big garlic clove, crushed
1 x pinch of chill pasta if you wish
1 x red capsicum, cut into 10c pieces
1 large handful of basil for seasoning
1 x large red onion, diced
1/2 cup of diced swiss brown mushrooms
2 x tomatoes, diced
At least 1 cup of Vege stock (home made or bought) I say at least 1 cup but you can change it so suit your desired taste...some people prefer little taste, some love the taste
2 x canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
pepper and salt
1 x cup of shredded colby, tasty or parmesan cheese (whichever is your favourite)


(if you have a meat eater in your family you could also add organic chicken or bacon to their bowl at the end if you wish)


Method:


1. Brown up the onions separately in some olive oil till slightly brown (2 mins) and remove from heat.


2. Put water on boil for pasta ( i don't add salt to my pasta as I find it does not stick and salt can make it taste gross plus its healthier! )


3. In a large ( I mean large) saucepan, place the vege stock, crushed canned tomatoes, zucchinis, tomatoes, capsicum, garlic, carrots, chilli paste if adding, mushrooms and the cooked onions. Let this cook away for 20 mins or so until the vegies are soft enough to put a fork through


4. Whilst the veggie mix is cooking, cook the shell pasta until soft and drain. Add this to the vegie mix and let it simmer for 5 mins. Add a little salt and pepper to taste


5. Finally, add chese whilst it is simmering and then turn it off. Serve into bowls with basil on top. Be careful, its always SO hot, but smells delicious!


Enjoy it!


xo Alicia!