Escoffier
Not quite as easy to work out which is the must have book.
Key thing is to make sure it's translated & not in French.
There seem to be two worth getting:
Le guide culinaire - translated to english.
£38ish
Review - click here
The culinary bible that first codified French cuisine now in an updated English translation with Forewords from Chefs Heston Blumenthal and Tim Ryan
OR
Escoffier: The Complete Guide to the Art of Modern Cookery
About £66
This translation supercedes A Guide to Modern Cookery, the English version first published in 1907
http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&q=Escoffier&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=12135154679324815184&sa=X&ei=AmD8Ts_9BdSJhQexm4mGBg&ved=0CFUQ8wIwAQ
Thursday 29 December 2011
Monday 19 December 2011
Rucksacks
Looking for a rucksack for cycling to work & those days when training for a triathlon & you need to carry a wet wetsuit.
ORCA - waterproof rucksack
2XU Backpack
Royles - £62
chainreactioncycles - £59 - out of stock
Blue Seventy T2 Triathlon Backpack - from Total fitness
32L capacity - £59
Blue Seventy T1 Triathlon Backpack
38-liter volume - £49
For just your wetsuit, this looks great
Gourdon 25 - £22
Salomon XA20 - Rucksack - Is a brilliant size for skiing & summer cycling. Looses waterproof-ness after a few years of constant use.
Other Triathlon shop links
http://www.ratrace.com/
Pouch for hydration unit (450mm long by 200mm wide bladder)
Roll-top waterproof closure
Removeable padded back
Taped waterproof seams
Duraflex buckle and toggle closure
ORCA - waterproof rucksack
Royals £69 (out of stock)
Amazon - out of stock
Wiggle - discontinued
RA Cycles - $99 - look like they have some
Features:
- Main compartment w/roll top: waterproof I secure storage
- Front compartment w/waterproof zip: storage
- Music player/mobile pocket on waist strap: storage I convenience
- Buckle fasteners on chest and waist: secure I comfort
- Soft handle and strap: comfort
- Colour - White/Black
Royles - £62
chainreactioncycles - £59 - out of stock
Blue Seventy T2 Triathlon Backpack - from Total fitness
32L capacity - £59
38-liter volume - £49
For just your wetsuit, this looks great
Gourdon 25 - £22
XA 20 -
Wiggle - £25 - have it at 50% off
Cotswold outdoor - £50
Other Triathlon shop links
http://www.ratrace.com/
Monday 12 December 2011
Cycling glasses
As I'm researching cycle glasses. Ideally interchange lesses.
Research sources I used.
Extreme-Eyewear.co.uk - cycle glasses review - lists lenses to look out for.
Best selling brands: Adidas Evil Eye, Rudy Project Rydon, Oakley Flak Jacket , Oakley Radar
I quite like the Rudy Project - Magster - Racing white with ImpactX™ Photochromic Red lense £149
&
RUDY PROJECT KETYUM - copper velvet £175 (2x lenses Rudy Laser Copper AND Laser Clear )
Adidas Evile Eye are nice - but no interchange lenses £98
Research sources I used.
Extreme-Eyewear.co.uk - cycle glasses review - lists lenses to look out for.
Best selling brands: Adidas Evil Eye, Rudy Project Rydon, Oakley Flak Jacket , Oakley Radar
&
Sunday 11 December 2011
Do your own Harmony Gelish nails - manicure & pedicure
Harmony Gelish or CND Shellac?
I think they're both very similar, but my nail bar used Harmony.So here's a log of the research I've done & the verdict.
I think they're both very similar, but my nail bar used Harmony.So here's a log of the research I've done & the verdict.
Good Gelish colour swatch I found on this site - http://yourbellanails.com/Content.aspx?id=2
& here http://www.nailharmony.com/products/gelish-gel-polish/gelish-gel-polish.html
The cheapest - Do it at home kit I bought here:
- Gelish Top + Base Foundation Gel Harmony Soak off Gel Polish - £31 on Amazon
- £108 for 6 colours selected separately + the rest of a starter kit from Beverly Beauty below
- Proxima Direct® 36W UV Lamp Light Gel Curing Nail Dryer + 4 x 9W Bulbs - £36 amazon
Compared to these starter kits....
Where to buy Harmony & CND gel kits
Beverly Beauty - £145 for a kit,
Harmony Gelish Salon Kit [A] Contains:
(6) : Harmony Gelish - Select 6 Harmony Colours
(1) : Harmony Gelish - PH Bond (0.5 oz)
(1) : Harmony Gelish - Base Coat Foundation Base Gel (0.5 oz)
(1) : Harmony Gelish - Top Coat Top-It-Off Sealer (0.5 oz)
(1) : Harmony Gelish - Gel Cleanser (4 oz)
(1) : Harmony Gelish - Soak Off Gel Remover (4 oz)
(1) : Harmony Gelish - Top Coat Top-It-Off Sealer (0.5 oz)
(1) : Harmony Gelish - Gel Cleanser (4 oz)
(1) : Harmony Gelish - Soak Off Gel Remover (4 oz)
Harmony - 6G LED Lamp - £ 325.90 OR Harmony - 9G LED Lamp - £ 345.90 www.beverlybeaute.com
£59.90 Harmony - Gelish Treatment Kit
£59.90 Harmony - Gelish Treatment Kit
(1) : Harmony Gelish PH Bond
(1) : Harmony Gelish Foundation Gel Soak Off Base Gel
(1) : Harmony Gelish Top-It-Off Soak Off Gel Sealer
(1) : Harmony Gelish Cleanser (4 oz)
(1) : Harmony Gelish Soak Off Remover (4 oz)
Harmony - Just In Case Tomorrow Never Comes [01522] £14.90
Harmony - Queen Of Hearts [01419]
Nail Harmony - Gelish Complete 5 Colour Kit (NEW) - £218.94 inc VAT:
4 x 240/240 grit thin wooden files, 1 x 100/180 grit buffer, 1 x ph bond (1/2oz), 1 x foundation gel (15ml), 1 x harmony gel brush, 1 x top it off (15ml), 1 x gelish cleanser (4oz), 1 x nourish cuticle oil (1/2oz), 1 x gelish soak off remover (4oz), 5 x gelish colours of your choice.
http://nailangel.co.uk/index.php/forum/viewthread/194/ LED Lamp - curing
LED 18G LAMP £358.80 , ADVANCED LED LIGHT 6G £239.99 www.nailharmonyuk.co.uk
These are very quick, they cure your nails 30-60 seconds.
I however bought a 36W UV lamp on ebay for £30 (4x9W lamps) - however it takes 3 minutes per cure!
http://www.harmonygelish.co.uk/ Set & 2 colours - £147
Some useful reviews
Harmony Gelish vs CND Shellac review - verdict not much between them
Gelish v Shellac - verdict Harmony Gelish wins for those wanting to do it at home price wise
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