I think...

Morning,

Well, I think that I may just actually be enjoying this whole cooking thing afterall. And here I thought I was a modern girl, staying away from the kitchen and wearing shoes…

I just thought I’d share my new recipe with you - made last night for some friends who all thoroughly enjoyed it: http://easterngifts.co.za/chicken-mkaddam-souiri-a-41.html. This delicious Moroccan Tagine recipe was followed by Almond cookies (also a Moroccan delicacy) and delicious coffee. Not too shabby! Yes, I know, you are all wondering what the big deal is - well, the big deal is this: I have always hated cooking.

Now, I find myself thoroughly enjoying it. Preparation is easy - cooking is easy - clean up is easy. And you do actually (believe it or not) get tired of fast food after a while;)

For the Almond cookie recipe: http://easterngifts.co.za/almond-clove-cookies-a-42.html.

Enjoy!!! Anyway, a delicious meal and a few bottles of wine later, we were ready to head for bed!



Try the recipes and let me know what you think. There is plenty of information available on the site regarding Moroccan recipes and cooking.

Regards,
M.

P.S. Don’t forget our competition - win a R350.00 gift voucher simply by registering for the newsletter on our site. You could use the R350.00 towards a Tagine (just an idea…)

Braai Day & Other news

Welcome to NATIONAL BRAAI DAY!

What a wonderful concept to enjoy on Heritage Day. "On 24 September all South Africans will sit around the same fire. Join us in National Braai Day - a celebration of our great country and its unique national pastime. National Braai Day will allow us to get together, burn the past and cook up a succulent future. Braaing unites us all in a common purpose and transcends racial, social, cultural and language barriers. There's really no excuse not to gather your family and friends and whip up a feast - it's the start of summer and a public holiday." (Ref: http://www.braaiday.co.za/)

And whilst we all know that our Tagines can be used on the braai, even Cosmo is getting in on the act. In an article on how to keep your kitchen healthy, the following passage appears: "Swap the Roasting dish for a Tagine - roasted vegetable are healthy but you need to add oil for flavour and moisture. 'A tagine is self-basting,' says UK dietitian Nigel Denby. 'The design ensures that the steam keeps circulating, keeping food juicy without any added fat. It's also the ultimate in low-maintenance cooking - pop it in the oven [or on the stove] and let the steam do its work." Cosmopolitan, October 2007 (pg. 46 - Zest).

However, our Tagines are not limited to just vegetable dishes. For a range of Tagine recipes, view our site.
And, Eastern Gifts and Things cc is proud to launch its affiliate program. We are delighted that you can make some money with the Eastern Gifts and Things cc Affiliate Program! It is profitable, easy to sign up and easy to administer. All you have to do is link to us with your unique Affiliate Link. You can add value to your offering by linking your site to “the Best Home Décor, Kitchenware and Gifting Site Ever” – and you can generate more revenue at the same time. Why Our Affiliate Program? Well, we pay 10% commission for each sale on our site that has found our site through your link. Quality services and products to increase revenue opportunities and we offer your customers the best in home décor, kitchenware and gifting items, with direct delivery for up to five registered delivery addresses. Click here to join our Affiliate Program and link to Eastern Gifts and Things cc and start earning money with our Affiliate Program right now!

For more information, e-mail us on info@easterngifts.co.za.

And for all the women out there running their own businesses, here are two networking sites to get the word out there.

The first site is www.pages4women.com. Tania Bartrip - Owner and Editor of Pages 4 Women: Tania is the founder and editor of www.Pages4women.com - a platform where women can connect to share ideas, network and promote their business or service on a global level. She aims to Empower, Motivate, Inform and Unite women worldwide! Based, at the moment, in the South West of England, she is presently focusing her efforts on building a network where busy women can connect and find information and services on a wide range of topics from Business to Holistic Health to Interior Design, Fashion, Self-Help and Relationship issues. If you are a business owner and would like to have your personal profile featured on the site, just click the link to the Home page where you'll find full details - it's Free to join!

The second, a locally based website will add a little spice to your life. Welcome to the SPICE Philosophy: Self worth, Passion, Inspiration, Commitment and Edutainment - the tools through which we are able to embrace our womanhood and fulfil our true potential. SPICE has a very definitive goal: Connecting women with purpose in order for them to reach their full potential and spread their success and example amongst all around them, especially their families, children and community. With 7 years of hard earned experience, development of strong ethical relationships, credibility with our market & endorsement for the roles we play. We host a large interactive database, with an independent e-zine website receiving hundreds of thousands of visits from Women of South Africa. – www.spice4life.co.za.

And finally, our new products are taking off extremely well. Our pots - handmade in Peru - are exclusively available on our site. For more information on any of these news items, please e-mail us on info@easterngifts.co.za.

Competition Time And finally, don't forget our competition: One lucky subscriber will stand the chance to win a R350.00 gift voucher. So, pass the word onto all your friends, family and colleagues. You can sign up for our newsletter, without having to register as a client. However, you will need to sign up as a client in order to make a purchase on our site. To sign up for a newsletter - click here. To sign up as a client - click here. Competition closes 15 November 2007.

Here's to a wonderful spring and summer ahead - and have a fantastic NATIONAL BRAAI DAY today. And here's to seeing you online again soon:-)

Remember, we pack it, wrap it and deliver it - anywhere in South Africa.

For all your home decor, kitchenware and gifting requirements - log onto www.easterngifts.co.za.

Regards,
THE EASTERN GIFTS TEAM

Newsletter - Sep 2007

Good Afternoon,

As the old cliché goes - so much to do, so little time. We are, however, glad to see that spring is in the air and with summer just around the corner, there is so much to look forward to. There is also so much news to share from Eastern Gifts and Things cc.

Quote for Today: "The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all," - Jawaharial Nehru

We have a new tagine recipe on our site, which is absolutely delicious. Click here to view. It is really delicious (yes, I have tried it) and although it sounds complex, is actually quite easy to prepare. And I must say, I am very impressed with the Emile Henry tagines. Not only can you use them on the stove (gas or electric), but also in the oven or even on the braai (for that truly authentic Moroccan cooking). The best part for me, though, is that the tagines are completely dishwasher safe. I put both the base and the lid of the tagine into the dishwasher and it cleans perfectly, every time. And if you're dieting and trying to get fit for summer - then a tagine is ideal for you. Tagine recipes are extremely healthy and good for you. The larger tagines can cater for up to 8 people, depending on what you're making. I've made a chicken and almond tagine (recipe also on our website) for 8 people, and still had some leftover for lunch the next day. The smaller tagines can quite easily cater for 4 to 6 people; depending on what you're making (a vegetable tagine goes much further than a chicken or meat tagine). Why not try some of our recipes on our site and let us know what you think - all feedback received will be posted on our site and included in our next newsletter. E-mail us on info@easterngifts.co.za.

We at Eastern Gifts and Things cc are very proud to announce two new product lines available through our website.

1. The first is exclusively available on our site - you will not find these in store anywhere in South Africa. They are unique handmade pots. Each pot weighs about 3.5kg and each design is unique. To view and place your order - click here. In time, we will be adding the most beautiful handmade chess sets as well. So, watch this space.
2. The second range of products are handmade wooden candle holders. All candle holders are made to order and you can choose the stain, colour and wood. These candle holders are absolutely beautiful and ideal for any home. To view - click here.

Another exciting venture Eastern Gifts has embarked on is an affiliate program. So, if you have a website and would like to earn additional income, why not apply for our affiliate program? We pay 10% commission on all sales (excluding delivery charges and gift wrapping). If you are interested, click here to complete our application form. However, if you don't have a website, but you would still like to earn some additional income, you can register as an agent. E-mail us for an agent's application form on info@easterngifts.co.za.

I know you are going to think I'm getting ahead of myself now, but Christmas is just around the corner. With only three months to go, and plenty of end-of-year functions and planning for the holidays, it is best to start planning early. We have a beautiful range of Christmas gifts that we will deliver anywhere in South Africa. You can have up to five delivery addresses linked to your account and we accept both Visa and MasterCard. Or, if you'd prefer, you are able to pay via EFT as well (banking details will be e-mailed to you when placing an order).

Competition Time And finally, we are running a competition for our newsletters. One lucky subscriber will stand the chance to win a R350.00 gift voucher. So, pass the word onto all your friends, family and colleagues. You can sign up for our newsletter, without having to register as a client. However, you will need to sign up as a client in order to make a purchase on our site. To sign up for a newsletter - click here. To sign up as a client - click here. Competition closes 15 November 2007.

Here's to a wonderful spring and summer ahead - and here's to seeing you online again soon J Remember, we pack it, wrap it and deliver it - anywhere in South Africa.

For all your home decor, kitchenware and gifting requirements - log onto www.easterngifts.co.za.

Regards,
THE EASTERN GIFTS TEAM

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