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The Telegram
More than 30 different cuts of beef have been recalled from Dominion stores in Newfoundland and Labrador, as part of the ongoing XL Foods recall because of suspected E.coli contamination.
An equally long list of beef cuts from Save Easy, Co-op, ValuFoods and Village Mart stores are also in the latest update from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
The recall has been expanded from initially just ground beef to steaks, roasts, fast fry strips and stewing beef cubes. The latest list refers to best before dates from Sept. 6 to Oct. 2 and packed on dates going back to Aug. 24.
The CFIA says it's aware of four E.coli 0157 illnesses associated with the consumption of beef products originating from XL Foods in Edmonton, Alta.
The agency cautions that food contaminated with E. coli may not look or smell spoiled, but eating the contaminated food can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness.
Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
The recall has also affected beef shipments from Canada to the United States. Some estimates indicate about 890,000 pounds of beef shipped to the U.S. is affected.
In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking credit for alerting Canada to the problem in early September.
Its Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) tested raw boneless beef trim from XL Foods and found the presence of E.coli 0157:H7 on Sept. 3.
The FSIS alerted the CFIA in Canada of the positive results and subsequently the recall was initiated in Canada, first involving production dates in late August.
The U.S. food safety service says it has reason to believe, based on information from the CFIA, that beef from cattle slaughtered during the period associated with the recall was produced under unsanitary conditions.
The CFIA, in recent releases and advisories, indicated it found several deficiencies at the XL Foods plant that contributed to the problem.
For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday.
For information on E. coli O157:H7, visit the Food Facts web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/cause/ecolie.shtml
For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA's Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.
For a list of the retailers and products involved in the recall, CLICK HERE.
Information from the USDA can be found on its website at www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp.


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I am developing a site with free images for artist, develper, whatever.the ronded corner effects comes out fine in firefox.but not as nice in chrome.
Is there a good suggestion on how to fix this please?
and this of course it the code that I used.
#mainPageTable2 img{
width: 288px;
height: 216px;
border: #000000 medium solid;
-webkit-transition: background 3s;
-moz-border-radius-topleft: 7px;
-webkit-border-top-left-radius: 7px;
border-top-left-radius: 7px;
-moz-border-radius-topright: 7px;
-webkit-border-top-right-radius: 7px;
border-top-right-radius: 7px;
-moz-border-radius-bottomright: 30px;
-webkit-border-bottom-right-radius: 30px;
border-bottom-right-radius: 30px;
-moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 7px;
-webkit-border-bottom-left-radius: 7px;
border-bottom-left-radius: 7px;
It's a known bug in webkit.
It's not pretty, but here's a fix I ended up going with:
#thing img{
border: 1px solid black;
-webkit-box-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 1px black; /* fix for border-radius on img not clipping corners in chrome */
@media screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio:0) { /* target Safari and Chrome */
#thing img{
border:none; /* fix for border-radius on img not clipping corners in chrome */
thank you Force, will go try it out. hope the bug will get fix sometimes in the future.D
From what I understand, it's been a long-standing bug.
There's a bug report from 2010 about it: http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=62363
yeah...kinda thought that might be the case.
It's odd. Safari ( I tested it on 5.x) which uses -webkit doesnt show the bug BUT old versions of FF ( I had 3.6 on that same machine) does.
It works great on my ff, even w/the fix suggested by Force it looks crappy on chrome.Google how could you?!?:rolleyes:
You will likely need to make the appropriate changes to the code in order to match your corner and border width/color.
Thanks Force, but i did. I was using more than one pix. didn't think it worked that hot but will take one more look.

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Reports of Maj. Gen. Richard H. Anderson, C. S. Army, Commanding Division.
APRIL 27-MAY 6, 1863.--The Chancellorsville Campaign.
June 6, 1863.
Brig. Gen. R. H. CHILTON,
A. A. and I. G. and Chief of Staff, Army of Northern Virginia,
GENERAL: I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of the division under my command during the late engagements along the Rappahannock:
Before April 29, the brigades were posted as follows: Mahone's and Posey's, at United States Ford; Wilcox's, at Banks' Ford; Perry's, near the Old Mine road, about 3 miles west of Fredericksburg; and Wright's, at Massaponax Church.
On the morning of April 29, when the enemy crossed the river at the mouth of Deep Run, Wright's brigade was brought up from Massaponax Church, and placed to the left and rear of Major General Early's position.
Later in the day it was ordered to take post near Perry's brigade, and at dark the latter was moved to the river, to relieve such of the troops of McLaws' division as were on duty above Fredericksburg and opposite Falmouth.
About 9 p.m. the same day, I received orders from the commanding general to repair to Chancellorsville, and to make such a disposition of the two brigades (Mahone's and Posey's) which had been posted at United States Ford as to check the advance of the enemy, who had crossed the Rappahannock at the fords above the Rapidan, and were approaching Ely's and Germanna Fords on the latter river. I proceeded to obey these directions, and ordered Brigadier-General Wright to move his brigade to Chancellorsville.
Upon arriving at Chancellorsville at midnight, I found that Brigadier-General Mahone had already occupied that place with the troops from United States Ford, having left a regiment from his own and five companies of the Nineteenth Mississippi Regiment, from Posey's brigade, to hold the ford as long as possible. I learned also that the enemy had crossed the Rapidan at Ely's and Germanna Fords, capturing, after a very obstinate resistance, the greater part of a working party and picket which had been stationed at the latter place. After consultation with Brigadier-Generals Mahone and Posey, and an examination of the position at Chancellorsville, I decided upon falling back from that place to the point on the Plank road at which the Old Mine road crosses it, and this was done early on the morning of April 30, Wright's brigade, which had arrived at daylight, and the force which had been left at United States Ford, being withdrawn at the same time. Wright's and Posey's brigades retired from Chancellorsville by the Plank road, and Mahone's by the old turnpike. While they were moving off, and before the pickets had been called in, the cavalry of the enemy, under cover of fog and rain, dashed upon the picket on the Ely's Ford road and captured a part of one company. They subsequently attacked the rear guard of Mahone's brigade, but were so effectually repulsed that we were no further annoyed by them during the movement.
Upon arriving at the intersection of the Old Mine and Plank roads, I met Col. W. P. Smith, chief engineer Army of Northern Virginia, and Captain [S. R.] Johnston, of the Engineer Corps, who had been sent by the commanding general to examine the position and establish a line of intrenchments. The work of intrenching was commenced immediately after the line had been selected, and was continued with great diligence and activity throughout that day, the night following, and the early part of the next morning.
During the day there were occasional skirmishes with the enemy's cavalry, who had followed from Chancellorsville. In the afternoon Colonel [T. H.] Owen, commanding Third Regiment Virginia Cavalry, joined me with his regiment, and threw out pickets to the front and upon each flank.
A little before sunrise on May 1, Major-General McLaws, having come up with his division, strengthened the force immediately in front, and secured our right flank by occupying the trenches along Mott's Run. At 8 a.m. Lieutenant-General Jackson arrived. By his orders the work on the trenches was discontinued, and the troops were put in readiness for an advance, Wilcox's and Perry's brigades, which had been left above Fredericksburg, being at the same time ordered to join their division. The advance commenced at 11 a.m., Mahone's brigade, with [Tyler C.] Jordan's Battery, of [E. P.] Alexander's battalion, leading the movement on the old turnpike, and Wright's and Posey's brigades, with the other batteries of Alexander's battalion, leading on the Plank road. Colonel Owen's regiment of cavalry was employed reconnoitering these roads and others diverging from them. When the troops on the Plank road had advanced about 2 miles, the enemy was discovered in considerable force. They opened on us with artillery, and seemed determined to resist our farther progress. Brigadier-General Wright was directed to follow with his brigade the line of the unfinished Fredericksburg and Gordonsville Railroad, to threaten their right and to compel them to fall back. This was executed with spirit and rapidity, and the enemy fell back with precipitation before our advance, which was resumed soon afterward. General Wright continued to follow the line of the railroad without opposition until he arrived at the Catherine (or Welford's) Furnace, where he had a sharp encounter with a superior force of the enemy. Darkness put a stop to this conflict, without any decided results having been attained, and at 11 o'clock at night, in obedience to orders from Lieutenant-General Jackson, he returned to the Plank road, along which Posey's brigade had in the meantime advanced to within a short distance of the enemy's intrenchments around Chancellorsville. Mahone's brigade had in like manner fought its way along the old turnpike to a point about 1 mile from Chancellorsville. Wilcox's and Perry's brigades, in coming up from Fredericksburg, had been directed to follow the old turnpike, and during the afternoon had co-operated with McLaws' division.
A little before daylight on May 2, Wilcox's brigade was ordered to resume the position at Banks' Ford from which it had been withdrawn.
The night of the 1st and morning of May 2 passed quietly. At 7 a.m. Posey's brigade moved a little to the rear of the line of battle, having been relieved by that of Brigadier-General Thomas. When Lieutenant-General Jackson's command moved against the enemy's right, the position immediately on the left of the Plank road which had been held by a part of his troops was taken by Wright's brigade. At midday the enemy appeared in some force at the furnace. Posey's brigade was sent to dislodge him, and was soon engaged in a warm skirmish with him. The increasing numbers of the enemy made it necessary to move Wright's brigade to the support of Posey's, and Mahone's was at the same time moved over from the old turnpike to the position just left by Wright's. Posey's brigade gallantly maintained its position against great odds, and checked the farther advance of the enemy. Perry's brigade rejoined me at dark. During the night, Posey's brigade constructed a line of breastworks.
At daylight on the 3d, Perry's brigade was directed to gain the Catharpin road and move toward the furnace.
At sunrise, when it was supposed that General Perry had had time to reach the vicinity of the furnace, General Posey's skirmishers were pushed forward toward it, and it was discovered that the enemy had retired. Soon afterward, in obedience to the directions of the commanding general, my whole force was advanced toward Chancellorsville, Mahone's brigade having its right on the Plank road, and Wright's, Posey's, and Perry's successively forming a line of battle on the left of and nearly perpendicular to that portion of the Plank road between us and Chancellorsville. The troops pressed forward with spirited impetuosity and with as much rapidity as was permitted by the dense thickets and tangled abatis through which they were obliged to force their way. After a short and sharp encounter, they drove the enemy from his intrenchments. Wright's brigade was the first to reach Chancellorsville, at which place it captured a large number of prisoners. The other brigades coming up immediately afterward, the division was placed in line along the old turnpike to the east of Chancellorsville.
A little after midday, Mahone's brigade was detached, by order of the commanding general, to operate with McLaws' division against the enemy, who were then reported to be moving from Fredericksburg up the Plank road. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon I proceeded, in obedience to instructions, with Wright's, Perry's, and Posey's brigades, to the River road, below United States Ford, to watch that road, and to threaten the enemy's communications and his line of retreat from Chancellorsville. Major [R. A.] Hardaway, with fourteen pieces of rifled artillery, was attached to my command. Upon arriving at the River road, I found the enemy strongly posted on Mine Run, and when I had completed a reconnaissance of his position, it was too late to effect anything that evening.
Captain Johnston, of the Engineer Corps, who accompanied me, having discovered large parks of the enemy's wagons and the camps of some of his troops on the opposite side of the river, Major Hardaway was directed to post his guns at daybreak on the 4th at a point indicated by Captain Johnston, and to open a hot fire upon the parks and camps. This was executed as directed, and, I believe, with good effect.
Soon afterward our skirmishers were pushed forward, with orders to drive back those of the enemy, and to discover his position and strength. This was accomplished without delay, the enemy being found in force fortifying a high ridge between Mine Run and the road connecting United States Ford and Chancellorsville. Just at this time, I received orders to march with my division toward Fredericksburg and report to Major-General McLaws, at Salem Church, on the Plank road, being relieved from duty at this point by General Heth's command. I arrived at Salem Church with my command at 11 a.m., and reported, as directed, to Major-General McLaws.
At 12 m., in obedience to the directions of the commanding general, my division was placed in line of battle on the left of Major-General Early's, which was occupying Marye's Hill and the heights extending west from Fredericksburg. The general direction of the enemy's line was parallel with the Plank road. At 6 p.m., the signal to advance being given, Early's division and my own marched rapidly upon the enemy's position, and drove him from it without much trouble, meeting with but slight resistance. Wright's brigade advanced with great intrepidity across a wheat field, under a hot fire of grape, and drove one of the enemy's batteries from its position. The enemy retreated toward Banks' Ford, and was followed closely as long as there was light enough to continue the pursuit. At daylight on the 5th, reconnoitering parties discovered that he had disappeared from our side of the river.
At 4 p.m. I received orders to return with my command to the vicinity of Chancellorsville, and at dark I halted the head of the column 1 mile from that place, Wilcox's and Wright's brigades lying in bivouac on the Catharpin road; Mahone's, Perry's, and Posey's on the Plank road.
At 8 a.m. on the 6th, the division was moved forward to a position at the junction of the Ely's Ford and United States Ford roads. At 11 a m., in obedience to the orders of the commanding general, I marched toward Fredericksburg, and in the afternoon returned to the position which had been occupied by the division previously to these operations. Wilcox's and Mahone's brigades, after being detached from my command, participated in the fight at Salem Church.
I cannot too highly commend the gallant conduct of the division which I had the honor and good fortune to command. Where all performed their duty with so much zeal and courage, it is almost impossible to make a distinction; but Brigadier-General Posey and his brave, untiring, persevering Mississippians seem to me to deserve especial notice. Their steadiness at the furnace on Saturday evening, when pressed by greatly superior numbers, saved our army from great peril, while their chivalrous charge upon the trenches on Sunday contributed largely to the successes of that day. After three days and nights of incessant occupation, Saturday night was again passed by them in hard work upon intrenchments in front of the furnace, while the others had an opportunity to take some rest.
But it would be doing injustice to Brigadier-General Wilcox to pass unnoticed his own gallant conduct and that of his troops at Salem Church, where they bore almost the whole brunt of the enemy's onset, and successfully repelled it; to Brigadier-General Mahone, to omit to mention his bold, skillful, and successful management, so well seconded by his brave Virginians; to Brigadier-General Wright and his high-spirited, fearless Georgians, whose attack at the furnace on the evening of the 1st, and whose unflinching advance against the enemy's guns under a heavy fire of grape on the evening of the 4th, excited the admiration of all who saw them; and to Brigadier-General Perry and his heroic little band of Floridians, who showed a courage as intrepid as that of any others in their assault upon the enemy in his intrenchments on the 3d, and in their subsequent advance upon Chancellorsville.
Lieutenant-Colonel [John J.] Garnett and Majors [R. A.] Hardaway and [Charles] Richardson, commanders of artillery, distinguished themselves by their activity, skill, and courage.
I beg leave also to mention the meritious services and general good conduct of the members of my staff--Majs. T. S. Mills beg leave also to mention the meritorious services and general and R. P. Duncan, assistant adjutant and inspector generals; Lieuts. William McWillie and S. D. Shannon, aides-de camp, and Messrs. R. D. Spann, James G. Spann, and E. J. Means, volunteer aides-decamp.
Capt. E. N. Thurston, ordnance officer; Surgs. J. McF. Gaston and H. D. Fraser; Maj. J. A. Johnston, chief quartermaster, and Maj. William C. Wingfield, chief commissary of the division, rendered valuable services by their careful and unremitting attention to their duties.
The reports of the brigade and artillery battalion commanders are herewith respectfully submitted.
The loss of the division in these operations was: Killed, 186; wounded, 1,049; missing, 210. Total, 1,445.
I am, very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
Major-General, Commanding Division.
May 18, 1863.
Maj. G. MOXLEY SORREL,
Assistant Adjutant-General, First Army Corps.
MAJOR: I have the honor to forward the flag of the One hundred and second Pennsylvania Regiment. This flag was not actually taken in battle, but was found by General Wilcox's brigade in the river at the point where the enemy had their bridges down.
I also forward another flag, which seems to have been an electioneering flag of the Whig party, used some years ago. It was found on the front of the Fourteenth Alabama, when facing the enemy at the Birch Church. Probably it was taken by the enemy from some house in the vicinity.
I am, major, your obedient servant,
Assistants Adjutant-General.


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Quartz Liner Tube Inside Tube Furnace
At the Semiconductor Materials and Radiological Technologies (SMART) Laboratory at Kansas State University, this high temperature resistance-heated tube furnace is used for the oxidation or doping of silicon wafers. The silicon wafers are then used to fabricate one-dimensional, high efficiency thermal neutron detection diode arrays for neutron scattering experiments at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
This image shows the quartz liner tube inside the tube furnace heated to 1150 degrees Celsius in the Class 1000 clean room. At this temperature, thermal radiation is clearly visible by its bright orange glow.
This project is overseen by Dr. Douglas McGregor; collaborators include Dr. Phil Ugorowski, Walter McNeil, Steven Bellinger, Fernando Sierra, and Adam Streit, all of Kansas State University SMART Lab.
Image credit: Mark Harrison/Kansas State University


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LONG-running problems at a parish council in a village near Winchester appear to have been resolved after councillors agreed to mediation.
Owslebury councillors will discuss their problems with the Hampshire Authority of Local Councils to solve issues dating to a meeting in April 2012 when Cllr Gerry Tull caused a projector to crash to the floor.
He was subsequently arrested and charged with threatening behaviour against chairman Tony Manship, and was given a two-year conditional discharge in December after being convicted by Basingstoke Magistrates' Court.
Mr Tull apologised for his behaviour to the council at a meeting on December 10 but then stormed out after claiming the meeting was illegal because it was not advertised properly.
After talks with city council monitoring officer Stephen Whetnall, the council agreed to review the decisions taken at the December meeting to avoid Cllr Tull taking his challenge to court.
After reviewing the decisions without objection at the meeting last week, the councillors agreed to mediation to discuss issues such as correct procedures and communication between councillors.
Parish clerk Liz Manship said: "We want the mediation to go ahead but we must follow the proper process. Mr Whetnall has suggested we discuss our exact terms of reference and the focus should be to move forward and it could involve discussions on how the council should approach procedures."
Cllr Roger Page added: "I feel that we should be able to voice our opinions and have a healthy discussion and then take a vote on proposals and leave it at that without all this to do we have had recently over opinions.
"We are here voluntarily and agree that procedures have to be followed properly but it has got to be done in such a manner that we can agree to disagree and behave in a reasonable manner."
Cllr Tull said the council would benefit from having a physical rulebook to refer to when making decisions to avoid confusion or controversy.
He said: "Everything I feel about this comes back to the same item which is a book of rules on our table. We need to know what we can do and how we can do it."
After the meeting Cllr Tull said he was happy to move on after resolving his issues over the legality of the previous meeting.
He said: "There were some items I raised from the previous meeting and as long as they are marked in the minutes that I feel they are unsafe that's good enough for me."
The items included remarks from the clerk that Mr Tull sent rude emails but she amended her comments to state it was her perception.
He added: "All the alleged mischief that's gone on could have been resolved by sitting down and talking about it and I'm quite happy now that that will happen."
Cllr Manship added: "We are all happy with mediation and I hope we can move forward."
PC Richard Nolan, the local beat officer, gave a report on recent issues and stayed for the whole meeting.
The council will now arrange the session through the city council.


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I really like this new Max 4 Live Device Spectrum Sampler. It's great for breakdowns, into/outros or the basis for an entire track. I remember when it would take half a day to create glitch results like this. Mac or PC for 4 Euros.
"Spectrum Sampler is a Max for Live device which samples and holds spectral components of the incoming signal. It can create inharmonic resonances, artifacts, dusty noises, drones, gliding sounds: a wide palette of amazing noises." – amazingnoises.com
For more info: amazingnoises.com
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" Brand: Anna Sui / Type: Fragrance / Concentration: Eau de Toilette / Gender: for women "
* Prices may differ from that shown
~Dolly Girl~
Anna Sui Dolly Girl EDT is described as being 'mischievous and flirtacious - precocious and provocative'. This fragrance is recommended for day time or casual use. There are other variations of the original Dolly Girl including 'Lil' Starlet' and 'Bonjour L'Amour'.
*Top notes - melon, apple, cinnamon and bergamot
*Heart notes - violet, jasmine, lily of the valley, magnolia and rose
*Base notes - wild strawberry, amber, vetiver, raspberry, teakwood essence and musk
The design of the Dolly Girl bottle is said to replicate Anna Sui's favourite mannequin head. It is made of pink, slightly frosted glass and shaped like a head and neck. The design is completed with fluttery eyelashes, rosy cheeks and pink, puckered lips. I personally find the design to look quite creepy!
~Price and Availability~
Dolly Girl EDT isn't as available as it used to be but can be found online.
*www.escentual.com : £20.80-£36.00 (30ml - 75ml)
*Amazon UK : £27.36-£31.92 (30ml-50ml)
You can also pick Dolly Girl EDT up quite cheap on eBay.
~My Thoughts~
I received my bottle of Dolly Girl last year. I recognised the bottle right away as being Anna Sui but have never been tempted to try the actual fragrance as I feared it may be cheap and nasty. I am glad I received it as a gift though as I now quite like it! It is worth shopping around if you want to buy it as it isn't widely available. I have the matching body lotion too which is even harder to find than the EDT! The bottle has to be kept in a box though as it creeps me out!
Right from the first spray I could tell that Dolly Girl wasn't going to be a heavy fragrance. This is to be expected given that it is an EDT rather than a heavier EDP. That being said, the fragrance notes come through at different levels of strength during this fragrances life span on my skin. I find a few sprays to my neck area and on to my wrists is more than sufficient for my skin to grasp a pleasant level of strength from this fragrance.
The opening scent offered by Dolly Girl is highly appealing to me! It is fruity, refreshing and almost quite Summery - a light but fragrant and juice cocktail. The apple and bergamot are the most evident notes and this combination smells entirely natural and fresh. After a short while, the freshness of the scent is overtaken my a sweet and warming cinnamon note which in my opinion, adds a unique touch to this scent.
The fruity, sweet and warming combination is absolutely gorgeous and the different notes really work well together. The cinnamon enhances the strength of Dolly Girl despite acting as a subtle undertone but the overall scent holds on to its Summery freshness quite well. After an hour or so, the floral heart notes start to emerge and mingle with the fruity top notes. I wouldn't say there is anything particularly special about the floral notes that Anna Sui chose to use here but they are soft and quite subtle. Those who favour floral scents may be disappointed by how little they come through but I was happy to have them lingering in the background whilst the top notes remain more noticeable.
The dry down of Dolly Girl occurs after 4 hours or so of wear and is quite pleasant indeed. There is quite a lot going on here but it definitely works and I able to witness a nice blend of fragrance notes as they filter through. There is a bit of sweetness from the fruity notes, a warm, woody aroma and a very fine musky undertone given it a slightly more grown up feel compared to the bright and refreshing opening sequence. I notice this fragrance coming to an end on my skin after 5 hours or so.
I would say Dolly Girl is more aimed at a younger audience but could easy be worn by any female who appreciates a bright but fairly subtle fragrance. I find that this fragrance is light enough to wear on a warm Summers day through to evening. Wearing the body lotion as a base increases the strength and staying power of the scent for an hour or two longer.
Whilst not the most impressive of fragrances, I have been very impressed by how beautiful Dolly Girl comes through on my skin. It is pleasant to wear and the notes have been well chosen to come across as being a beautifully fresh and feminine fragrance that would appeal to many in my opinion. It can be bought for under £15.00 often on eBay which I feel is a fair price for an EDT.
Thanks for reading :)
I love wearing perfume. I used to wear brands like Charlie etc.. whilst I was growning up there wasn't any of the celeb fragrances out there then. Now I'm showing my age. Anna Sui is a fashion desighner and makes various fragrances too.
The bottle is very girly indeed looks like a doll as that's the name of the fragarence. Dolly girl comes in a Light pink glass bottle in the shape of a head and the picture of a doll's face on the front. The bottle contains 30ml.1.0 fl.oz. The fragrance has a sweet femine smell to it reminds me of dolly mixture sweets really. The smell isn't to in your face very suttle and good to wear as a day time perfume.
My friend treated me to this last Christmas as she knows I like to try new things. I love it it is really me. I like fresh and sweet scents not over powering ones. I'm nearly out of this and will be trying to twist her arm in to her buying me some more. This is a good perfume for all ages to wear.
Available from amazon for around £25.00 a bottle.
This review is also posted on Ciao under the same user name.
Dolly Girl is an Anna Sui fragrance, I received a (quite big) miniature in a gift set last year and immediately loved the design of the bottle although the perfume itself took some getting used to. The bottle you can see above is the larger full sized perfume, this features a soft touch mannequin head whereas my miniature was a perfect hard glass replica.
The perfume is very light and feminine, it's a fragrance suited to younger women as it's not only sexy but also flirty and bright. The main notes are fruity, these continue throughout the life of the perfume and help make Dolly Girl quite a sweet perfume which should appeal to just about anyone. This is toned down slightly as a more floral heart creeps into the fragrance, but you should find you never completely lose the gorgeous mixture of fruity fragrances.
After the fruit tones start to fade they blend with a very distinct cinnamon fragrance, this is only apparent for a very short time but after the actual cinnamon disappears you'll be left with a much warmer perfume that becomes almost spicy. This is where Dolly Girl starts getting odd, and at this point I couldn't decide for several wears whether I actually liked it or not. Mixed in with the spicy notes is a beautiful fresh fragrance, it reminds me of walking down the beach with the cold but refreshing wind blowing in my face. Part of this fresh fragrance is very similar to the Lagoon range in the Avon book, not a very sophisticated comparison I know but the salty Lagoon fragrance is the first thing which springs to mind when I think of this part of Dolly Girl.
Soft floral notes emerge in the perfume after a couple of hours, these take some finding as they are not heavy or strong in the slightest but once your nose grabs hold of these florals I'm sure you'll love them. Although quite subtle, these do change the effect of the perfume as the flowery fragrance forces Dolly Girl to grow up a bit! At around the same time a sexy musk base note comes through, this brings out the full force of different notes within Dolly Girl and for a while it becomes a mish mash of fragrances. This is something I'd usually hate but with this perfume the casual blending doesn't interfere with the overall girly impression the brand is trying (and succeeding!) to put across.
There's nothing run of the mill about Dolly Girl, I love the fun and feminine appeal of the actual fragrance almost as much as I love the bottle! It doesn't have very good staying power, but that's due to the fact that this is a light fragrance and if you wanted it to last longer then you'd need it to be a heavier perfume. Which would spoil it. I'd estimate from two long sprays I get around four hours of decent fragrance, I personally wouldn't wear it on a night out as it would struggle to be heard over other perfumes in the room but for daytime wear it's excellent.
£27.94 (50ml bottle) from Cheap Smells.
This perfume brings back so many memories for me. It was the first 'proper' perfume I wore.
The bottle is beautifully designed and feels really nice in your hands - soft to the touch and feels more expensive than it is! The colour is suitable for any girlie girl and lover of all things pink!
The scent is sickly sweet but fabulously light on the skin, and lasts for ages! It really is a memorable scent and I have had lovely comments each time I have worn it.
The price is good enough for you to be able to wear it regularly, and it really does last for a long time!
The pink quilted box that the scent comes in feels like a real little luxury, and it's a nice gifts for girls just getting in perfumes by designers but without the harsh pricetags.
A really lovely fragrance, but not for the fainthearted - it really is sickly sweet. Not a mature fragrance, lighthearted and fun.
I really love the Dolly Girl range by Anna Sui, which includes this and various limited editions based on it (Bonjour l'Amour, Lil Starlet, and On the Beach are the ones I'm aware of).
Looks: quite possibly the best thing about it is the packaging, surprisingly. The bright pink box is really eye-catching and the bottle no less so (see picture). The frosted pink glass face looks great on the shelf, and is very feminine.
Scent: this smells great, and doesn't wear off too quickly. It is lighthearted and very feminine, containing bergamot and melon top notes, crisp apple and cinnamon heart notes and magnolia and jasmine base notes. It's sexy, but in a fun, playful way.
Price: another huge advantage is that it's not expensive, as perfumes go, but doesn't look nor smell cheap. It's about £40 for the biggest 75ml size, but also comes in 50ml and 30ml bottles.
It is suitable for daytime wear, but for evenings I prefer something with a little more to it. That said, I will continue to buy and wear it day-to-day, because it smells really really good!
Overall: nice perfume, good value for money. Would get 4.5/5 stars if I could.
Launched in 2003 Anna Sui Dolly Girl, I spotted in Boots recently reduced to half price and after a quick sniff I couldn't resist purchasing it and treating myself as I do like my perfumes.
The Packaging:
The bottle comes in a bright fuchsia pink box with has the appearance and texture of being sort of quilted. On the front of the box I am told that it is Anna Sui Dolly Girl Eau De Toilette, Vaporisateur, Natural Spray and the size is stated which in this case I bought the 30ml size. On the back of the box the ingredients are listed as are contact details for Anna Sui and on the base of the box I'm told to use the perfume up within 36 months. The bottle is a female head shape in a light frosted pink with bright pink features etched out on it and Anna Sui is written on the neck of the head. To the top of there head is a sliver lid which looks sort of looks like a hat and sits over the push button sprayer. On the base of the bottle, again your told what it is and who it by and the size etc. Very unusual bottle this one and rather fun and quirky opposed to sophisticated and classy really.
The Scent:
This is classified as a perfume for casual wear. It is a fun and flirty but still, although I consider this to be a young scent very well blended and balanced and very high quality.
The scent is a mix of jasmine, melon, bergamot, apple, musks, cinnamon and magnolia. For me I can really smell the magnolia with the apple floating over the top, crisping it up slightly with the jasmine grounding the scent beautifully. When the initial fragrance wears off and becomes more subtle thats when the musk scent really does kick in and the scent lingers on the skin for a good few hours.
This to me is a slightly but naturally sweet perfume. I would recommend it for younger wearers than me really, (I'm 35) but saying that if you like fruity, sweet and floral fragrances that are not too in your face than this really is gorgeous and I don't regret buying my bottle at all as I wear in the day times as I feel very confident and fresh when wearing this and I have had a fair few compliments when sporting this aroma too!
Very pretty, girly scent that lasts on the skins for hours and you don't need loads of it to fragrance up either!
Available in all good chemists such as Boots and different sizes are available too. Expect to pay about £23.00 for the 30ml size.
This review is also posted on Ciao under this same username.
The first thing that's wonderful about this perfume is the packaging. The bottle's a replica of Anna Sui's mannequin head, and the colour is fabulously bright and fun. It looks great on the dressing table.
The fragrance itself is light, fruity and sweet, perfect for summer or when you want to pretend it's summer. It's such a girly girl fragrance and would be great as a gift for girls in their mid to late teens who are just trying to find a perfume to fit them. That doesn't mean slightly older women can't use it, although it definitely has an upper age limit (I'm 30 and starting to wonder I've reached it yet, just so you know). It's complex enough to be interesting but light enough not to be overpowering. Having said that, a little goes a long way so spraying it into the air and then walking through it, or spraying it onto a hairbrush and then brushing your hair's probably a better way to apply it than spraying loads on yourself and having people coughing in your general vicinity for the next couple of hours.
Anna Sui is one of my favourite brand for fragrant. All of their perfumes are absolutely gorgeous; it stands out from their unique packaging.
Dolly girl has to be my favourite for the summer out of all the others (I have every single one of Anna Sui's fragrant!!) Dolly Girl is bottled in a replica of Anna Sui's mannequin head and it's PINK!!
Charm with bergamot and juicy melon, crisp apple and a hint of cinnamon; all mingling with the intoxicating fragrance of magnolia and jasmine for a warm, sexy and unexpected allure. It reminds me of the days I spent lying on the beach, enjoying the sun and listening to the calming sea. It gives you a warm feeling and put a smile on your face. Where ever I go, people always ask me what perfume I'm wearing.
Anna Sui is not really well known it's mainly in America and China I think. Before I start using Anna Sui, I have never heard of it. One day, I was shopping for fragrant and saw the lovely packaging and the unique pink mannequin head and ever since then I was addicted to it. As I said before, I collect all their perfume and I absolutely love them although I am not too keen on a couple of them.
I was bought this perfume as a Christmas present. I wasn't very keen on it at first, but it has definately grown on me! This perfume is so gorgeous :) It is called 'Dolly Girl' and it is by Anna Sui.
It is the perfect fragrance for girly girls ! I feel that one of the best thing's about this product is in fact the packaging. The perfume comes in a very distinctive pink head shaped bottle with a spray top. I like the bottle shape as it certainly means that I will never mistake if for a different perfume. This looks very funky & young. It is lightweight and fits easily inside my bag! !
The scent itself is floral & sweet. Depending on whether you like your perfume to be light or musky it can become a little too sickly if you prefer muskier scents. This therefore means that you only need a little bit of perfume when you apply. This = the bottle lasting longer :D I would personally say that this item appeals more to the younger generation :) x
This perfume is available in many shops such as : Superdrug, Boots and also larger department stores, such as Debenhams and House Of Fraser. It can be found online for a bit cheaper then shop prices! The perfume comes in either 30ml or 50ml bottles, and the price is usually around £20 - £30, so not too expensive. I definately think this is good as this perfume does last a while which means you only have to replace it every now and then.
I'm a sucker for a pretty bottle and this definitely fits the bill! I spotted it and had to have a tester because the bottle was so fun looking.
The smell is quite girly and citrusy. I doesn't last all that long but I've found that a little goes a long way with this. A small spritz and the smell is quite strong for as long as it lasts.
I think the bottle and the smell are perfect for teenagers and younger women and it would be a nice perfume to start someone off with. I've bought a few over the years and have kept the bottles because they look really nice. A reasonably inexpensive perfume that doesn't take itself too seriously and is nice and fun.
I really like the Anna Sui range of perfumes, but I think this is the best that I've bought, a really nice scent.
'Dolly Girl' by Anna Sui is the perfect fragrance for girly girls and teenagers. The best thing is in fact the packaging. The perfume comes in a distinctive pink female head-shaped art noveau bottle with a spray top. It is lightweight and portable - I always use it as my 'holiday fragrance' because it can fit into my suitcase and does not spill. It looks great on a dressing table, and there has been several collector's editions if someone was wanting to build up a collection. The scent itself is sugary and floral, though after a while it can become a bit sickly, so I would definitely recommend only putting on the teensiest amount, and perhaps not even spraying directly onto the skin. It is not particularly elegant or refined, but as a present for a young person as something a bit new and different to try it is perfect.
One of my favourite scents! On the whole, Anna Sui produces really lovely, quirky scents which are focused on the younger consumers, however are also brilliant for those older looking for something special! The bottle itself is a selling feature- how many look that good? I think the fragrance is quite floral and sweet, but with hints of lemon which means it's not too overpowering. The scent does linger but I find it's lost after around 1 hour- however I would say this is reasonable considering it's a daytime perfume, and you do tend to reapply throughout the day... It's very summery also which makes it all the more suitable to wear throughout the day. I'd say this is a good all rounder . If you're looking for a perfume for someone without knowing their likes and dislikes I'd say this would definately be one to go for. Also don't forget the really really brilliant price!
My husband bought me this for Christmas last year and I have to say I was completely gobsmacked that he chose it all my himself! The box is funky and bright and the bottle is so unique, its girly, its pretty and is something you'd want to have on display. The fragrance itself is absolutely gorgeous, it lingers for hours afterwards, I find a litte squirt on the neck and wrists is all it takes to smell beautiful all night long. My husband loves it too and always comments on how beautiful I smell. I only use mine for special occassions so that it lasts and the smell stays fresh, I use mine probably twice a week and I have hardly used any of it! It is great value for money, it smells and looks different, I get questioned about what I am wearing all of the time and not a lot of people have heard of it, I like being different so if you do too then go for Dolly Girl!
It smells sweet and fruity but it isn't overpowering, I find quite a lot of perfumes can be a bit unbearable but this is one of them ones that waft as you walk. The smell is sweet and delicate. It also comes in a variety of sizes and is sold in many high street shops, prices vary but are around the £20 mark for a 50ml bottle and £15 for a 30ml bottle. It is well worth the price you pay for the length of time the bottle lasts.
The first thing I noticed about this perfume was the gorgeous bottle! It is quite soft and feminine - almost delicate, but it doesn't last extremely long. It isn't for anyone who acts mature but it is perfect for teenage and younger girls (and those who like to pretend that they are still young!). It probably isn't very attractive to guys, but if you are just intending it for daytime use, by all means go for it!
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Beyond the Farm: Transforming a Market System
February 05, 2013
In a guest blog post for the Guardian, our own Simon Winter writes about the need to adopt a broad-based approach to agricultural development.
In a guest blog post for the Guardian, TechnoServe Senior Vice President for Development Simon Winter writes about the need to adopt a broad-based approach to agricultural development. Rather than just focusing on productivity, Simon writes, the best way to support the developing world's smallholder farmers is to address whole industries.
What happens at the farm level is important, and farmers need access to knowledge that can enhance productivity, inputs and tools. But to create sustainable growth in agricultural industries, that can provide opportunities for increasing economic benefits for farmers now and in the future, we need to take a broader approach to development that targets the entire market system.
What does this look like in real life? The African cashew industry offers a compelling example. The cashew industry has been transformed over the past decade, first in Mozambique, and subsequently in West Africa, with the leadership and support of TechnoServe.
From conducting a rigorous market analysis to expansion and replication, Simon details the steps that have transformed the cashew industry. Read the full post on the Guardian Professional blog.
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"Seeing is Believing"
Peter Rotich, a maize farmer in Kenya, demonstrates a sustainable model for increasing smallholders' access to mechanized services and best agricultural practices.
Building Healthier Businesses and Communities through Food Fortification
This Feed the Future Week, we are highlighting how food processing businesses are working to #EndHunger by increasing their capacity to provide quality, nutritious fortified foods for local communities.
Clean Water for Coffee Communities
In Sidama, Ethiopia, communities rely on rivers to both process their coffee and provide for their families. The Water Wise project introduced a simple solution to keep rivers productive and clean for coffee economies.


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I've noticed a couple people on these forums asking which labels people use for their mental noting. I started using mental noting before knowing who Mahasi is, and was therefore unaware of his specific methodology throughout a lot of my practice. Building upon recommendations of several teachers encouraging us to make meditation practice a personal experience while also reading several books by Mahasi and U Pandita, I have come to the following method.
First an explanation for the shortening of these labels. Originally I was taught seeing, hearing, etc.. For some reason having a label with two syllables makes it harder for me to observe the object closely, as my mind tends to get "hung up" on the second syllable. This also makes it harder for me to note the next object that comes into my awareness with the precision that I would like. Therefore, all of my labels tend to be single syllables such as see, hear, touch, etc.. From what I understand of the suttas, noting the objects quickly as they arise is more important than the label being used. Something else that comes to mind is the commonly translated phrase of when the Buddha becomes aware of Mara trying to seduce him, he says "Mara, I see you." If you need a perspective on how your subconscious might interpret these labels, think of it as "the eyes see, the ears hear" or "the mind goes think think" haha.
I tend to group my labels into two categories; objects that arise into my awareness, and objects that I cause to arise into my awareness. The former list is short consisting of only the following: see, hear, feel, taste, smell, think, in/out and rise/fall. Depending on where I am currently observing my breath, I will switch between the last two sets. In order to help develop concentration along side insight, I always keep my breathing as my primary object, only switching to the secondary objects that arise at the 6 sense doors for as long as they grab my attention. The key here is simplicity. I do not concern myself with the types of thoughts or feelings that I have. Trying to label the type of thought that just occurred usually breaks my concentration, and attempting to figure out if the sensation in my leg is an itch or a cramp in deeper states of concentration does the same thing. I also don't distinguish between pleasant and unpleasant. In my experience, simply noting an object impedes on your ability to cling to it, without having to classify it further.
A special note concerning following the breathe. I've only seen one teacher mention this, but it helps me considerably. I tend to note each in and out breathe several times, noting rise rise rise rise, fall fall fall fall. Never worrying about how many times I note each breathe, but making sure I note at least the beginning and end of the breathe. Practicing this way brings about several obstacles that I have had to learn to work with, but I find that getting it right has become hugely beneficial for me. If you find the breathing process becoming jagged because of the constant noting of your breathe, it helps to change two separate aspects of the noting process to make it become smooth again. First is the rate of noting. Noting too fast or too slow can have a profound effect on the breathe. My general guideline is to start at approximately 1 note per second, speeding up or slowing down depending on the amount of mental activity and level of concentration that you possess. This varies between each sitting, and I'm sure between different people. The second way of smoothing it out is by observing how loudly your noting process is. The goal is to have it at a barely audible whisper so that the experience of breathing is at the foreground instead of being overpowered by the mental noting. I've found that the more quiet my mental noting becomes, the deeper I am able to relax and the stronger my concentration becomes. I usually keep a rhythm going while observing my breathing, while allowing any other object that arises at the 6 sense doors to instantly break the cycle in order for the noting mind to tag it. During deeper states of concentration, the object arising and the noting almost appear to happen at the same time.
Now for the objects that I cause to arise. These usually occur while shifting posture during meditation, walking, lying down for sleep, and everything in between. I tend to develop concentration by noting what I am causing to happen, and secondly whatever arises separate from what I am doing. Here is a long list of the labels I use: sit, walk, jog, run, stand, left/right, bend, grab, hold, stretch/flex, reach, push, pull, move, shift, lift, place, touch, rub, tap, hit, scratch, talk, read, raise, fall, want. There are probably a few more, but I think I've got most of them. Talk and read are debatable, though I put them there because in my own experience of maintaining practice while off the cushion, my mind might automatically tend to note these two things with understandably mixed results. As for the word "want", I use this to note my desire to do something, whether it be wanting to scratch an itch during meditation, or even the desire to buy something at a store. During periods of intensive meditation while moving about, I will be moving slowly noting the desire to make each movement.
Usually while practicing meditation during daily life, I find it helpful to regularly find moments to come back to my breath as my primary object to bring a sense of relaxation to various parts of the day. This also helps build momentum to keep up the continual noting throughout the day if that is your goal. There is a need to be careful that when you find a rhythm to your noting, that it doesn't become mechanical. This would be the difference between developing concentration through a mantra, and developing insight. Just remember that the noting should not be your primary focus point. Also, something that tends to happen to me during especially deep periods of meditation, is that the labels that I am using stop becoming words and start becoming sounds that represent the words. It's hard to describe, but the best analogy is the dinging of a sonar inside of a submarine. Making different sounds depending on which of the 6 sense doors have been intruded upon.
I would appreciate any comments or suggestions! Though this post quickly turned into a guide, I am in no way a guru on this subject. The purpose of the post is mainly to show how I've altered my meditation throughout the years as I see problems arise, and encourage all of you to do the same.


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Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Mental Health
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Could you help me understand if my daughter-in-law may be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Three years ago she tried to take her life with an overdose of pills. This happened around the same time of year in which she had experienced the death of a very close friend who was killed when struck by lightening when they were playing soccer. Each year around the same time similar occurrences happen with her.
It must be difficult being aware of your daughter-in-law's pain.
It is imprudent for me to diagnose anyone with so little information and more importantly without seeing the patient. That said, PTSD is treatable. The key elements of PTSD are:
1. witnessing or being a participant in a significant traumatic event (accident, sexual assault, etc.)
2. flashbacks
3. hyperarousal
4. avoidance
Patients with PTSD also commonly have other psychiatric disorders, such as a mood disorder or substance issue. I suggest that you talk with your daughter-in-law about your concerns and, if she has not had a psychiatric assessment, getting one. Her history of suicide attempt suggests that she has a mood disorder and is at risk for recurrence or at risk for suicide.
Again, if she is willing to do so, I highly recommend a psychiatric assessment if not yet done. You probably should include your son in these discussions.
Stephen F Pariser, MD
Faculty Emeritus
Professor of Psychiatry
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


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text: Last night I read through your publication about violence in entertainment. I was familiar with all of the pro and con arguments about gun control, video games, violence in entertainment, mental health -- except one voice, and what he has to say is startling! It is information that I have never read and apparently has not been widely publicized. And his revelations seem to me to be the most relevant of all! I'm referring to the article by Dr. Peter Breggin, who reveals that pharmaceuticals have made successful efforts to prevent the public and even health professionals from knowing that antidepressant drugs can <em>cause </em>violence and suicide! Moreover Breggin points out that many of the most publicized shootings were done by young men -- Wesbecker, Harris, Holmes, Lanza -- who were under psychiatric care shortly before or at the time they committed violence and had been prescribed antidepressants or other psychoactive drugs that have been proven to cause violence and erratic behavior!!! Has this most important information been missing in the public discussion because pharmaceutical companies buy a huge percentage of the ads that are broadcast by the networks and cable companies?


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" Brand: Kraft / Type: Biscuits "
Saw these on offer at Tesco and thought I'd give them a try. Getting my two teenagers to eat breakfast is difficult enough - and they certainly don't like foods that involve any effort on their part. These biscuits sounded a healthy option and quick and easy to eat.
The biscuits:
There is a lot of information on the package promoting the benefits of these biscuits. They are rich in cereals, made with wholegrain, no colours or preservatives, a source of fibre, vitamins B1, E and Magnesium. They are slow baked 'so that as part of a balanced breakfast, the carbohydrates are regularly released over 4 hours to keep you going all morning.' It says this has been proven in several clinical studies. Each biscuit contains 58 kcal, 1.1g protein, 8.4g carbohydrate, of which sugars 2.9g, fat 2.0g of which saturates 0.5g, fibre 0.8g, sodium 0.03g. They receive 3 yellow and one red light on the FSA traffic light food rating system. (The red is for sugar content.) Amongst other constituents this particular variety contains cereals, sugar, vegetable oil, skimmed milk powder, dry fig pieces, raising agents, emulsifiers, vitamins and minerals, salt and flavouring. Each pack contains 6x 50g mini packs of biscuits- 300g in total. The box is recyclable.
It contains wheat gluten, milk, soya and may contain traces of nuts.
A pack of 4 Belvita Breakfast biscuits is a new and delicious way to start your day - the pack informs me. They are produced by Kraft foods.
Tasting and results:
My youngest teenager refused to try these in the first place. She was put off by the description of fruit and fibre on the pack and said it sounded 'for old people.' Her loss. Myself and my eldest had an individually wrapped pack of 4 biscuits each and found them surprising tasty. They are not the most attractive of biscuits -they are oval in shape and toasted light brown. You can see the little pieces of figs in this particular variety. They are light and crunchy to bite into. You can taste the figs in these at once along with the textures of cereals etc. breaking up on your tongue. Quite tasty and actually very moreish to eat - but a little on the dry side and best eaten with a drink. Having 4 biscuits with a drink for breakfast did seem to keep me satisfied until lunchtime which was also a bonus.
They are a very convenient way to eat breakfast and set yourself up for the day - if you had to rush off to work in a hurry, a pack of these in your bag would make sure you got something nourishing. I think they are quite a good idea. I don't think I would like to eat these every day however, I like to vary my breakfasts and they are not what I would call an exciting product to eat. However, I do expect to buy this product again as it has its good points. Would recommend.
Currently this variety of Belvita Breakfast biscuits are on offer at Tesco and Ocado for £1.29 per pack. They are £2.50 at Sainsburys.
Shame on me for buying these without reading the ingredients. They are no more healthier than eating Oreo cookies for breakfast. They are laden with fat,sugar, and white flour; but because they have a few whole grains in them they're called healthy. I had them for breakfast this morning and got an immediate sugar rush. Now I'm hungry again but feel horrible and still have that sugary taste in my mouth (like I just ate a big piece of frosted cake). It's amazing that here in the US the food Nazis are confiscating turkey sandwiches from four year olds because according to the govt they're "not a healthy lunch." However, the govt turns a blind eye to these biscuits, which clearly are "not a healthy breakfast" and in no way are designed to sustain energy.
Nabisco/Kraft and the FDA should be ashamed of themselves for allowing these to be called a healthy brakfast alternative. They should require a warning or disclaimer on every box.
Per Serving: 230 Calories, 8g fat, 36g carbohydrate, 13g sugar. You may as well eat a cupcake.
When I first saw the advert for the new Belvita breakfast biscuits I was eager to try them. I do really like eating breakfast as I find that it helps me not to snack in the morning, but I have recently started a new job which requires me to leave the house much earlier so at 6.30am I do not really feel like breakfast. So the idea of the breakfast biscuits that I can eat at my desk or on the bus I thought was a great idea and I was eager to try them. At first they only launched one variety but recently I have noticed that there are now several and one of them that I recently tried was the fruit and fibre ones.
I feel that the only downside to the breakfast biscuits is the cost as you only get 6 packs of biscuits in the packet which is 6 breakfasts. The biscuits currently cost £2.28 for a box containing 6 packets, so it is certainly worth looking out for any special offers.
The fruit and fibre breakfast biscuits come in a box that contains 6 packets of four biscuits which are wrapped in a clear plastic wrapper. This means that the biscuits are ideal to carry around with you and I will pop a packet into my handbag in the morning to take to work with me.
It states on the box that the biscuits have been specially designed to be eaten for breakfast and are made with 5 different wholegrains which release energy slowly over four hours to keep you going until lunch time. This variety also have the added fig peices which provide a intake of fibre too. Breakfast has always been known as the most important meal of the day as it helps you to feel less hungry later in the day and helps stop you from feeling the need to snack.
The biscuits are oval shaped and quite thin but they have never broken even when I carry them in my bag The fruit and fibre biscuits have small pieces of dried fig scattered in them, I was a little surprised that they do not contain any other fruit other than this but maybe that is just me being a little fussy. The biscuits are nice and light and crunchy and the pieces of fig add a little chewy texture to them and give a fruity but sweet taste. I do really like fresh figs so I quite liked the taste of these but my husband was not as keen and said they tasted a little bland and strange. I do not think this variety would be for everyone as I think figs can be a bit of a love them or hate them fruit but I do find them rather nice and would purchase them again if the other varieties were not available.
I personally tend to eat the breakfast biscuits around 9.00am at work and find that I do not begin to feel hungry again until my lunch at 1.00pm. I was rather surprised by this as the biscuits although you get four of them in a packet are quite light so I was a little pessimistic about the claims of them realising energy slowly over four hours but I have been proved wrong.
Overall if you like figs I would recommend the Fruit and Fibre Belvita breakfast biscuits for anyone that struggles to find the time for breakfast. They are great to eat on the go or pack in a pocket or bag and really do provide a satisfying breakfast. Also with them being a biscuit they feel like you are being a little naughty eating four biscuits for breakfast but they are not too high in fat or calories and contain wholegrain, added vitamins and fibre!
When it comes to breakfast, although I know that it is an important meal I do tend to skip it more often than not. I can't be bothered eating huge amounts of a morning usually or faffing about making toast as that just isn't my thing either lol.
I do tend to buy breakfast bars and the likes and have tried some of these before albeit a different flavour and so when I recently spotted in these in my local Tesco store on offer at a pound a box I decided to try them.
The Packaging:
The box is oblong in shape, yellow in colour and with a picture of one of the biscuits on the front of it along with a sliced fig and we are told that they are Belvita Breakfast 'Fruit & Fibre' Biscuits Made With 5 Wholegrains and that they are designed for breakfast and that my sized box contains 6 packs of four biscuits and there is a nutritioanl chart stated. Other information on the box provided includes being told a bit about the breakfast biscuits and how to get the best breakfast experience from them, ingredients are given, there is afull nutritonal chart listed and contact details for Kraft Foods are given (the manufacturer of the product). Each packet of 4 biscuits comes in a clear plastic wrapper, easy to tear into and all in all this is very informative packaging indeed and I do like the handy four pack size too.
The Breakfast Biscuits:
On the side of the box we are told how to benefit most, and to get a healthy yet filling breakfast from these and that is to have the four pack of them with a low fat yogurt and a portion of fruit plus a cup of tea or coffee. Me I simply have a four pack of these because I actuallly find them filling enough...oh and with a cuppa to kick start my brain too!
So in appearance you get four, thinnish light brown biscuits with rounded off corners and a grain picture embossed onto one side of each of them and you can see dark little bits of fruit scattered through each one.
They are made from wholegrain and cereal and contain no colours or preservatives. They have an oat and wheat taste in the most, are rather but naturally sweetnened but I do find the fact that they are called fruit & fibre a little misleading because the chewy bits of fruit within these are figs and only taste of figs and on the ingredient list the only fruit mentioned is....figs. When I saw the word fruit I thought at least raisens but nope these really taste like figs but with chewy like pips in them too. I'm not a fig friend so that in itself is a bit offputting to me.
They also taste too sweet for me as well and I find eating biscuits first thing a bit strange and thats what they taste like due to the sweetness of them opposed to what I'm used to in this type of product.
I can't quibble with the quality of them, they are not greasy, hard to handle or anything it comes down to if you like sweet biscuits with figs in them you'll like these....me I'm not keen lol.
Nutritioanl Information Per Biscuit (12.5g)
Calories: 58
Sugar: 2.9g
Fat: 2.0g
Saturates: 0.5g
Salt: 0.1g
Available in all good supermarkets etc.
Breakfast as we know is the most important meal of the day, however at times I can be guilty of missing breakfast due to getting up early for work. So I look for quick and effective ways on breakfast on the go.
Belvita Breakfast Biscuit - Fruit and Fibre:
'Belvita Breakfast biscuits are delicious, crunchy biscuits specially designed for breakfast. It's more than just a delicious recipe that makes Belvita Breakfast biscuits special... They are carefully made and slowly baked so that as part of a balanced breakfast, the carbohydrates are regularly released over 4 hours to keep you going all morning.'
My Findings:
Sometimes I have to get up at 5am and head straight off to work, by the time I've washed and dressed it leaves very little time for breakfast. Normally I will grab a cereal bar and some fruit to eat while on the bus. However I spotted this on offer a couple of weeks back and stocked up on a few boxes! Which I have left at work now for staff to eat if they wish.
Belvita is a somewhat new idea when it comes to 'breakfast on the go' it is designed to be a balanced breakfast but on a closer inspection is it really all that balanced? I personally think the product is misleading as this really is not the healthiest of breakfasts on the go.
The taste I don't think is as sweet as a normal biscuit I might have with a tea, but more on the plain side with hints of cinnamon and raisin. The cinnamon taste in my opinion is rather mild which is perfect for me as not a massive fan myself! I do find you need a good drink of water after as they are very drying when eating.
The biscuit itself is a good size and certainly fills me up, they are not too soft nor to hard to bite into really a good rounded biscuit. These are designed to last your hunger cravings for around four hours and personally I think they do. When you bite into the biscuit it does tend to break the whole thing in half so just be careful not to drop them all over the floor.
Each box contains 6 packs of 4 biscuits and each pack is wrapped so it is perfect of sticking into you bag. I stuck mine in to a small plastic box and then into my bag otherwise they tend to break up moving around in my bag. On each pack you have its 'use by' date so if you do want to throw away the container box you can do so without worrying when the products date is up.
Now although I have eaten this product I doubt I will again after looking more closely to the nutritional information. Each 100g you get 67.0g of carbohydrates and 23.0g of that is sugar! That sure is a lot when you think of others like Weetabix which has around 4.4g of sugar per 100g of Weetabix. You might as well have a chocolate or slice of cake for breakfast.
The packaging is eye catching and aims to grab your attention within the cereal section. The cardboard box holding the biscuits can be recycled along with the plastic wrappers once use. Packaging wise I think the person who came up with the design did it well and I guess will catch a lot of people's attention.
Nutritional Information:
Per 100g
Calories - 460
Protein - 8.4g
Carbohydrate - 67.0g
Of which sugars - 23.0g
Fat - 16.0g
Of which saturates - 4.0g
Fibre - 6.6g
Sodium - 0.21g
Allergy Advice:
Contains Gluten. Contains Wheat. May Contain Eggs. Contains Milk. May Contain Nuts. May Contain Peanuts. May Contain Sesame Seeds. Contains Soya\Soybeans. May contain traces of eggs, peanuts, nuts and sesame seeds.
Price and Availability:
These cost me £1.50 whilst on offer at my local Asda before Christmas, however normal price is around the £2.30 mark in most supermarkets.
Not as healthy as the packaging would lead you to believe, they do taste ok and well I would rather stick to having fruit on the go for breakfast when I don't have time to make my own. When it comes to recommending this product well that is down to you I personally shall not be purchasing this again. And I certainly do not recommend giving this product to children due to its high sugar content.
A misleading product in my eyes, I know I enjoy some naughty foods however they don't claim to be good for you. This product does that is what really gets to me, as there are a lot of overweight people in the world which some don't understand food labels they could be eating this and thinking its fine. I like how the box states 'Enjoy with an active lifestyle'! Yes you need to be active to burn these off.
Two out of five stars from me.
Thanks for reading.
Additional Information:
Suitable for Vegetarians
Ingredients -
Cereals 57.9% [Wheat Flour 35.1%, Wholegrain Cereals 22.8% (Oat Flakes 18.8%, Wheat Flakes 1.0%, Barley Flakes 1.0%, Wholegrain Spelt Flour 1.0%, Wholegrain Rye Flour 1.0%) , Sugar , Vegetable Oil , Dried Fig Pieces 7.6% (Dried Figs 7.1%, Dextrose) , Inulin 4.2% , Puffed Rice 3.5% (Flours (Rice, Oat, Wheat), Malted Wheat Flour, Sugar, Whey Powder, Salt, Dextrose) , Skimmed Milk Powder , Raising Agents (Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate, Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate) , Emulsifiers (Diacetyltartaric and Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol, Soya Lecithin) , Vitamins and Minerals Mixture (Vitamin B1, Niacin, Vitamin E, Magnesium Carbonates, Iron) , Salt , Flavouring .
If you want to give yourself the best start to the day, eating a balanced breakfast is key. We're told this quite frequently on tv and in magazines, but sometimes it seems rather impossible to sit down and eat in the morning. Hectic schedules and early starts mean that a lot of us skip breakfast, but what if there was a way to eat a healthy breakfast on the go which will give you the boost you need right through until lunch time? Well there is - in the form of Belvita breakfast biscuits. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy option for breakfast on the go, or need a snack to throw in your bag that will keep you going - Belvita is for you!
So what are "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits"? Well, if you currently undergo a hectic morning schedule, or you've ever found yourself rushing out of the door without time to sit down and eat, you'll realise that breakfast is certainly an important part of the day. Missing out on eating breakfast can really have a negative impact on your day, your eating habits and your health! "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits" have been specially created to help ensure we all get a decent, healthy breakfast, even if we do not have time to sit down and eat it first thing in the morning. The ingredients in the biscuits have been chosen to release energy slowly and keep you fuller for longer, meaning your breakfast is beneficial for your body and cuts out those mid-morning cravings for convenience, junk food. In a nutshell, "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits" are the saviour of busy mornings!
You can purchase "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits" from all good supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. You can also pick these biscuits up in smaller convenience stores such as The Co-op and Spar. As this brand has grown in popularity, more and more shops seem to be stocking the biscuits. The Belvita range of breakfast biscuits can be found in the same aisle as the cereals, cereal bars and other 'healthy' breakfast snack options.
Like most other breakfast products, these "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits" don't come cheap. They are priced at around £2.20 per box, which does seem quite a lot when you look at the size of the box. Each box contains six individual portions which work out at approximately 37p per serving. I do think that paying 37p for a healthy breakfast/snack that contains beneficial nutrients and will keep your hunger sustained until lunch time or between meals is definitely worth it in my opinion. That said, it is worth keeping an eye out for the Belvita range of products being put on offer, as I picked up a couple of boxes on a 2 for £3 promotion in Tesco which significantly reduces the price!
These "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits" come packaged within a tall, slender, brightly coloured cardboard box. If you're looking for these in the regular biscuit type packaging of a thin plastic wrapper then you're not going to find them! The outer cardboard box packaging reminds me greatly of a miniature breakfast cereal box, which suits this product perfectly. The box for these "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits" is predominantly yellow in colour with the Belvita text logo spread large across the top of the box in green. The front of the box features a large picture of the biscuits themselves along with a smaller image of a cup of coffee and a glass of orange juice. The biscuit flavour is made easy for you to tell apart as each flavour has a different coloured banner running across the bottom of the box upon which the flavour is written. This makes it easy to differentiate between the flavours when in a hurry to do your shopping! The front of the box also gives the 'nutritional information at a glance' and states that each box contains six packs of four biscuits. The back of the "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits" packaging gives the back story of the product, information on how the biscuits can help keep your fuller for longer after breakfast, the full nutritional information, ingredients list and company contact information.
Inside the outer packaging, these "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits" are packaged into separate portions of four biscuits within a plastic wrap. I do think the individually wrapped servings of four biscuits are a fantastic idea, as it allows for portion control. If you're like me and are weak in saying 'no' to yourself when it comes to snacks, these individually wrapped portions will serve you well as they stop you devouring half a box of biscuits without even realising. The individual serving packs are also handy for throwing in your handbag or coat pocket for breakfast on the go or to act as a snack for later in the day. Having the portions individually wrapped for me means I can control my intake of calories and fat, and can also have a healthy breakfast or snack in my bag or pocket for whenever I don't have time to sit down and eat. Perfect!
Upon opening the individually wrapped portion of biscuits, a wonderfully sweet yet wholesome smell will meet your nostrils. As the "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits" are baked, the scent of the slow cooked oats and wheat in the biscuits give a lovely 'homely' smell. It is a very comforting and tempting smell all at the same time. The fig in the biscuits adds a subtle sweetness to the biscuit scent which is both inviting and delicious. I wouldn't say the fig gives off a distinctive 'fig' smell, but simply one of sweet, fruitiness that you can't quite put your finger on, but know you want to enjoy it! I do think the smell of these biscuits is very inviting, and certainly made me want to devour all four of my single serving in seconds.
When I first scanned through the flavours of the Belvita range, I was a little put off by the 'Fruit & Fibre' variety as the 'fruit' part of the flavour is in fact fig. To be honest, the closest I've ever come to eating a fig is via a fig roll biscuit, which I do actually quite like, however I can imagine that 'fig' being the fruit of choice may certainly put some people off trying these biscuits, as it did me for a split second. However, I decided to quash my initial snap judgements and give them a go, and was definitely pleased that I did once I had tucked into a full serving of the biscuits! These "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits" have a lovely baked taste, very wholesome and more-ish. I suspect this is due to the slow baking process and the oats and wheat in the ingredients. The sweetness of the fig definitely shines through the wholesome oaty flavour of the biscuit and rounds the taste off nicely. If you weren't already aware that the biscuits contained fig, you probably wouldn't be able to pinpoint the type of fruit used in the biscuits, as it simply adds a lovely sweet 'fruity' flavour. I suspect a lot of people mistake the fig in these biscuits for raisins, as the colour of the fruit and the appearance throughout the biscuit would look pretty similar. The fig also adds a lovely chewy texture which is very welcome against the crunch of the oats and wheat. The biscuits do have an overall sweet flavour to them, which is certain to please any cravings for sugary snacks, and they definitely work towards curbing my urge to binge on bad foods.
Overall, my opinion of these "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits" is one of positivity. Getting a healthy breakfast, especially on the go, is almost impossible these days. These biscuits are a welcome part of my morning routine when I don't have time to sit down and eat my usual cereal or toast. They also double up nicely as a mid-afternoon snack when the hunger pangs strike between lunch and tea time. Nibbling on these "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits" satisfies my sweet tooth but also soothes my conscience as I know that these are packed full of wholegrain goodness, vitamins and are low in fat so my healthy eating regime won't be compromised. I thoroughly enjoy the crunchy texture that these "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits" have, and the flavour is just the right amount of biscuit-y and fruit-y. I was a little put off at first as the chosen fruit that these biscuits contain is fig, however once I tried my first biscuit - I was hooked! I wouldn't say that there was a distinct fig flavour, just a delicious sweetness that has a 'fruity' taste. I'd recommend these "Belvita Fruit & Fibre Breakfast Biscuits" to anyone that finds it difficult to eat a healthy breakfast or anyone that is looking for something healthy to snack on during the day. These biscuits make a great 'handbag snack' - just chuck a packet in your bag and forget about them until you feel your tummy grumbling! I'll certainly be buying these biscuits again (when they're on offer, mind). I'm giving these breakfast biscuits four out of five stars, purely due to the high price this product has when not included in any sort of price promotion or offer. I love the product itself, but the RRP is somewhat offputting.
Cereals 54.4% [Wheat Flour 35.6%, Wholegrain Cereals 18.8% of which (Oat Flakes 100%)] , Sugar , Vegetable Fat , Dried Figs 8.0% , Inulin (Vegetable Fibres) , Puffed Rice 3.6% [Flour (Rice, Oat, Wheat)] , Wheat Malt , Sugar , Whey Powder , Dextrose , Salt , Skimmed Milk Powder , Raising Agents (Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, Sodium Diphosphate) , Emulsifiers (E 472e, Soya Lecithin) , Vitamins and Minerals Mixture [Vitamin B1(Thiamin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin E, Iron, Magnesium] , Salt , Flavouring .
Dietary Information:
Contains oats, wheat, soya/soya beans and milk.
May contain traces of egg, peanuts, nuts, sesame and poppy seeds.
Free from artificial colours and preservatives.
Typical values per 1 Biscuit (12.5 g):
Energy: 226 kJ
kcal (Calories): 54 kcal
Protein: 0.9 g
Carbohydrate: 8.0 g
- of which sugars: 3.1 g
Fat: 2.0 g
- of which saturates: 0.5 g
- of which omega: 0.08 g
Fibre: 1.0 g
Sodium** : 0.020 g
**Equivalent of salt: 0.05 g
Vitamin E: 0.50 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): 0.06 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 0.34 mg
Iron: 0.35 mg
Magnesium: 11.25 mg
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I'm often in a bit of a rush in the mornings mainly as I'm not a morning person and I hate getting out of bed. This usually means it's up, fast shower, dressed and out of the door in order to get to work on time. This often meant not getting a good enough breakfast. Thankfully since these came out I have always kept a box at work so I can eat something relatively healthy when I get there. There are three varieties of these biscuits: cereals and milk, fruit and fibre and crunchy oats. Of these three these fruit and fibre ones are my favourite and the one I buy the most often.
The biscuits within the box are in six packs of four and it is recommended that you have one pack for the cereal part of your breakfast. These biscuits are actually smaller then the TV advert suggests but four of them are surprisingly filling.
They are quite expencive at £2.38 for a box. I recently stocked up a bit at sainsbury's where they are on offer for £1.52 each.
Texture and taste:
The texture is quite crisp and crunchy and they don't fall apart if you give them a short dunk in your coffee. There are bits of dried fig spread through the biscuit which give a textural contrast as these are quite soft and chewy.
The taste for me is far better than most cereals which I find to be terribly bland as the wholegrain the biscuits are made from give a slight nuttiness to the biscuit and there is also a slight oatiness to the taste as well and then the subtle sweetness of the figs also comes through. Neither taste overpowers the other and they are not overly sweet. I have often found figs are slightly too perfume like in taste, there is none of that here. However, if I had not read the box to tell me they were figs I probably would not have known what fruit they contained. This is probably as I find that dried fruits often taste different to fresh.
Their claims and results:
The claim is that they release their energy slowly so you feel less hungry and keeps you going until lunch. The four biscuits in the pack have, so far, done this for me and I have been eating far less if any sweet biscuits during the rest of the morning which is always a good thing. The wholegrains used are good on the old GI front as well as on the 'good for the heart' front. The box does state that these should be eaten with a yoghurt and some fruit as well to gain about 20% of your day's energy intake at breakfast. I haven eaten them with out the yoghurt and fruit and I have still reduced my snacking during the rest of the morning.
Nutritional info (per 4 biscuit serving):
Energy - 216 Kcal / 904 KJ
Protein - 3.6g
Carbs - 32g (sugars 12.4)
Fat - 8g (saturates 2g)
Fibre - 4g
Salt - 0.2g
The fat content is perhaps a little higher than I would have expected from a cereal but the sugar content is lower than some cereals so there are some good points to them. Some of the sugars here will be the natural sugars from the dried figs used which is better than the over processed white granulated sugar. They are also lower in salt than most as well so they are good for those on low sodium diets.
They do, however, also provide a good amount of vitamins B1 and B3 along with vitamn E iron and magnesium.
These contain wheat, gluten and milk. The also may contain traces of eggs, peanuts, sesame and poppy seeds.
They are also suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans.
These breakfast biscuits have been around for a couple of months now but it seems like they are being advertised again recently as I have seen the commercial featuring Lisa Snowdon and Johnny Vaughn a lot on television in the last couple days. I think the advertising and marketing for these is very clever as it tells you quite subtly what kind of product this is and who exactly it is designed for. We see Lisa eating them, an ex-model, ex-girlfriend of George Clooney and someone who is obviously conscience of healthy eating, keeping her weight in check etc so already we see these biscuits as somewhat of a healthy option for breakfast. This is in contrast to the fatty, messy, fried sandwich that Johnny is having and getting tomato sauce over everything.
I love things like this as I am always looking for a nice breakfast snack to throw in my bag and eat on the go and having bought them now for a couple of months I still really like them.
Belvita breakfast biscuits are made with wholegrain and are designed especially for breakfast. According to the back of the box they are carefully made and slowly baked so that, as part of a balanced breakfast, the carbohydrates are regularly released over 4 hours to keep you going all morning. These do definitely fill me up in the morning and I find they are quite filling and usually get me through until about elevenees! The biscuits come in two different varieties, milk and cereal and fruit and fibre. Having tried both I now only buy the fruit and fibre variety as the milk and cereals was a bit too bland for me. It didn't really have a flavour whereas I find the fruit and fibre variety really tasty. The fruit and fibre have raisins in them which are quite evenly distributed throughout each biscuit so you get a nice taste with each bite. I also find that they are a bit more cooked on the top so they have a really nice golden crunch to the top of the biscuit. They are quite sweet and tasty and have an uneven surface with all the little bits of fruit and nobbly bits on the top so I think it gives them a bit of texture and makes them quite crunchy. The biscuits themselves are quite thin and almost in an oblong shape
The biscuits come in a wrapped pack of four so that is what I eat each time I have them. There are 6 packs of four in one box. Per biscuit there are 54 calories which is not too bad and if you have 4 in a morning that is just over 200 calories for breakfast which I don't think is too bad.
According to the box they are rich in cereals and made with wholegrain which is great for your overall health and diet. They are also a good source of fibre and have B1 and E vitamins in them. with biscuits this good why save them just for breakfast?!!
It's that time of year again! Hubby and I have to put our hands up and admit to over eating at Christmas. And before Christmas actually, the weighing scales were not kind, but very honest and the obvious New Year Resolution was set. Must loose weight!
Of course, we set achievable goals and decided to do it the correct way, three meals a day and cutting down the saturated fats. Lots of lean meats and healthy vegetables, fruit for snacks and a sugarfree breakfast, preferably with wholegrains. Easy!
Currently on maternity leave, breakfast isn't a problem for me, I either eat with my two boys when I get their cereal ready or grab a dish when I get home from the school run. My hubby though, sometimes leaves early for work when he has to travel and it's not until he's on his way he realises he hasn't had his breakfast. This will get the day off to a bad start for him, usually popping into the service station and grabbing a Macdonalds breakfast which doesn't satisfy him so he grabs more fast food later before coming home and eating his lovingly prepared, healthy tea!
After seeing the advert on t.v. for Belvita Breakfast Biscuits - the one where Jonny Vaughan takes the mickey out of Lisa Snowdon for eating said biscuits for her brekkie and then ruins his bacon and egg bap by drowning it with ketchup - hubby decided that this was the answer to his problem and after a quick visit to the supermarket came home with the Fruit and Fibre variety.
From the name Belvita, I was expecting them to be made by the same makers of Ryvita, but no, they are actually made by Kraft, who also make Ritz crackers, Philedelphia, Oreo and Dairylea (to name a few) most of which have been around for over a century!
Kraft have actually already been selling breakfast biscuits in Europe and it's due to that success that they decided to introduce them to Britain - that coupled with the fact that we top the 'skip breakfast' table, a whopping 34% of us go without, compared to 17% in France and 18% in Italy.
Of course, these aren't just any run of the mill biscuit, Kraft wouldn't encourage you to gobble down four custard creams or chocolate hobnobs, oh no, the Belvita is special, they are specially designed for breakfast!
This product is available in two forms, a 50g pack of four biscuits which I have yet to find or the type we bought, a 300g box containing six clear wrapped packs of four biscuits which cost £2.28 from Asda. The cardbox box is yellow in colour with a silhoutte of what looks like wheat in the background. The fore front shows us what the biscuits should look like, accompanied by a cup of tea and a glass of orange juice and there is a purple banner near the bottom of the box, just above the nutritional info, telling us they are the fruit and fibre variety and showing a picture of the very important cereals, wholegrain and a chopped fig. Belvita Breakfast is in a contrasting green heading at the top. The rest of the box is full of information, (I'll put the nutritional info at the end of this review) but mainly it tells us that:
the biscuits contain wholegrain,
are rich in cereals,
contain no colours or preservatives,
are a source of fibre
contains vitamins B1 (thiamin - helps fuel your body by converting blood sugar into energy) & vitamin E (an antioxidant which protects cell membranes from damage)
It also tells us that the product has been slow baked and that as part of a balanced breakfast, the carbohydrates will be slowly released over the 4 hours it takes to get you to lunch. An example of a balanced breakfast is provided on the side of the pack - 4 of these biscuits, a low fat yogurt, a portion of fruit and a cup of tea of coffee.
The biscuits are a lovely golden colour, a kind of squashed rugby ball shape and resemble a flattened hob nob in texture. They smell really sweet, but kind of fresh baked too. They do taste sweet, but not as sweet as most biscuits. Although they are quite crunchy and crumbly in your mouth, you don't loose a lot of biscuit down your front when you bite into it (unlike the noble hob nob). They do taste quite oaty and fresh, the little flat bits of fig are sweet, but quite chewy, my Dad has dentures and they wouldn't be any good for him. They are quite moreish, but I do find the four in the pack more than enough and I'm very satisfied when I finish. For review purposes, I did have a yogurt and a coffee to accompany my biscuits, but had to pass on the fruit (kids have only left bananas which I don't like) and this breakfast did indeed last me until lunch. Hubby has been eating these on and off for a fortnight (without the yogurt) and says that they also help keep his mind off food until lunch. So, they do indeed do as they claim.
Well, they really do what they promise and they taste very nice too. My only problem is that I feel quite naughty when I eat a whole pack, I struggle to get my head around the fact that I am on a diet and I'm eating biscuits! If you have a look at the nutrition guide below, and remember that it is based on one biscuit, not one pack of four, they actually are more unhealthy than a bowl of cereal, so cereal is what I will stick to. However, my weight loss doesn't seem to have been affected, even when I have had these once or twice for breakfast, I've still lost a steady 2lbs a week. I think they are a good idea, especially for people like my husband who don't fancy breakfast too early as it stops him overeating through the rest of the day and I will probably buy them when I go back to work as this is when I am most likely to forget the 'most important meal of the day'.
Per biscuit:
54 cals 3%
3.1g sugar 3%
2.0g fat 3%
0.5 saturates 3%
0.05 salt 1%
Compared to a 30g bowl of Kellogs Special K
114 cals 6%
5g sugar 6%
0.5g fat <1%
0.2g Saturates <1%
0.3 salt 6%
Contains: Wheat, oat, soya, milk.
May contain: Egg, peanuts, nuts, sesame and poppy seeds.


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We have a blog?! 10/14/2011
Apparently so!
Firstly, I want to use the first post to say a huge, massive, mega thank you to everyone we've worked with on Slamming. We met people we might not ever have met had we not taken on the project and we really enjoyed the experience and hope you did too.
Secondly, a quick update to say that after what seems like much longer than a few months, we're almost set for launch!
All the footage has been edited and Hannah recently had a meeting with the technical staff to see how and where the exhibit will be displayed at Media City and it's looking good!
There are still a few things to be added to the site which will go up over the next couple of days and some people have asked when the project will be exhibited. We're awaiting confirmation of exact dates although it's looking like it will be commence some time in November. Rest assured we'll keep you posted on the progress.
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...into the season, the time has come to make some kind of analysis of our teams. If you don't think the time has come yet, then for the love of god, stop reading!
I listed a few questions/categories:
MPP: Who has been your team's Most Productive Player thus far?
Best player: Which player on your team averages the most fantasy points per game?
Biggest surprise: Well?
Biggest letdown: Whether it has been due to injuries or poor play, which player hasn't lived up to your expectations?
Best pickup: Which player you picked up off waivers or signed as a FA has helped your team the most?
Health rating: On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate the overall health of your team thus far? (This may be a bit subjective, but I wanted something in asking about injuries)
Number of original players left: How many players that are on your roster now were on the roster you drafted?
2006-2007 ABA champion: Your prediction!
Feel free to add some other categories...
Btw, this may also be the time to thank Mourning for inviting me to and Jose for letting me play in this league. Because it's so much fun, I'm really enjoying this game.