Listen very carefully.. I shall ask this only once...

Today is a day when I am requesting a little favour from you ... I don't do 'bloggy' type things... I'm a big chicken really... I'm happy in my own little bubble posting away... getting mad, sad and happy with my journey... The thought of meeting other bloggers scares the bejesus outta me... I'm not a beauty blogger... I couldn't care less if the latest lipstick was in my chemist... but if I see it when I'm buying my Bio Oil, I might try it and I'll be honest if I like it or not, but I'm no expert, although I'm getting pretty clever with the nail polish! I'm not a food critic... but I like finding good spots to eat out and when I find one, I love sharing it... I like what I like and I put it down here for the world to see... and it keeps me out of trouble! 

I'm not one of those who's going to hound you on Facebook (The AWESOME Verette from http://www.abetterme.ie has got my back over there... Loves you!) ... 

There won't be endless tweets begging for a nomination... or reminding you for the millionth time... I'm only gonna ask, just the once, that if you feel like it... or you think it's worth a nomination, you can nominate The Skinny Doll in the Blog Awards Ireland.. 

You'll need this link...

http://www.blogawardsireland.com/nominate/

this email...

theskinnydoll@gmail.com

and the knowledge that I'm based in Dublin...

You can decide whatever category you feel my blog fits into...The categories that would most suit are: 

Lifestyle
Health & Wellbeing
Personal 
or
Food and Drink


If there's been a particular post that's hit a nerve then you can nominate it under 

Best Blogpost 

The most popular two recently have been 'Darkness into light'

http://theskinnydollsjourney.blogspot.ie/2014/05/darkness-into-light.html

and my ranty post at the blogger bullies ... 'F$@K YOU!'

http://theskinnydollsjourney.blogspot.ie/2014/03/fk-you_13.html


and who knows I might get a night on the tiles! That's definitely a 'two pairs of spanx' night! 

Thank you loads in advance xxx

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Dolls Lethal (and 'not-so-lethal') Lollys!

So... I recently attended the launch of the Blog Ireland Awards in the Glenisk Pop Up shop in town... and they sent me home with a lil goodie bag full of fab yoghurts ... So I've decided to enter their recipe competition... I've also been dying to make my own version of these for aaagggeeeesssss... without further ado... may I introduce... 

Dolls' Lethal (and 'not-so-lethal!') Yoghurt Popsicles!

There is really three recipes in one... and since berries are well and truly in season now, these are SO easy to make and have fun with... the 'not-so-lethal' popsicles are 2pp each except the one with the added chocolate, but you knew that... The shot glass versions are 1pp each! yay! ... so first up ... 

The Not-So-Lethal Lollys...

I need what now?

3 cups of Glenisk low fat organic natural yoghurt

1/2 cup of raspberries

1/2 cup of blueberries

1/2 cup of blackberries

2 tbsp of honey 

drizzle of balsamic vinegar

1tsp lime juice

handful of oats - I used Dorset Cereals, luscious berries and cherries... lots of dried fruit to add texture and sweetness!

 

Yeah, but how do I...?

Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit... Line a tray with baking paper... in a bowl, gently toss berries with the balsamic vinegar and honey. Pour the berries onto the prepared baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, stirring halfway, or long enough for the berry juices to thicken... this makes the berries VERY sweet...

YES... I'm the person who steals mini honey pots from hotels! 

ready to go into the oven...

The berries will get super sweet once they're roasted so if you want 

your lollys more tart add the lime juice at the next stage...

Blitz in your processor...  

Add your Glenisk Organic Greek Style Natural Yoghurt...  

Add dried fruit and oats for texture - remember these are the 'Not-so-lethal' ones!

Fold together.. this will give it a marbled effect...  

pour into moulds and freeze for approx 4 hours!

aaaaaaannnnnnddddddd......

TA DA!!!

Top: Blueberry popsicles 

Bottom: Blueberry Crunchicles (with the fancy oats!)

For a naughty twist... melt some dark chocolate I used ... 

for the full berry experience ...

soooooooo good!

now... time for the grown-up version... 

The LETHAL Lollys!

I need what now?

3 cups of Glenisk low fat organic natural yoghurt

2 cups of raspberries

2 tbsp of honey

drizzle of balsamic vinegar

1tsp lime juice

Alcohol of your choice - I used Raspberry vodka, peach schnapps and grenadine... Less is more with the alcohol as it won't freeze but a few capfuls to add a fab flavour!

Yeah but how do I...?

Before you start.. put 6 shot glasses in the freezer....

Prepare your raspberries...

Blitz them in your processor...

Fold in the Glenisk Organic Greek Style natural yoghurt...

Add your tipple! *hiccup* a couple of capfuls will do the trick

if you add too much they won't freeze... 

you'll just end up with a yoghurt cocktail!

Take the glasses from the freezer and...

coat the inside with grenadine... 

put them back in straightaway for 10 minutes...

fill the glasses with the marbled mixture... and freeze for approx 4 hours...

Serve these as an 'amuse bouche' (get me!) or as a party favourite!

Allow them to rest at room temperature till they just slide out.. 

don't be tempted to run hot water around the sides... 

they'll just break up... have some patience people!

You can also set this mixture in individual silicone moulds...

Again, give them 5 mins out of the freezer before you turn them out.. 

et voila.. rosemantic dessert for two!

and finally...

Blooseberry Popsicles!

I need what now?

1 pot of Glenisk low fat organic greek style yoghurt - Gooseberry
1 pot of Glenisk low fat organic greek style yoghurt - Blueberry

1 cup of blueberries

1 cup of blackberries

2 tbsp of honey

2 tsps of grenadine or sloe gin - totally down to personal taste
2 tsps of blue sugar
I bought mine in Superquinn in the baking section but you can make coloured sugar really easily!  >>> HERE <<<

Yeah but how do I...?

As before... freeze your shot glasses first...

blend the fruit as before... adding your alcohol..

In a separate bowl combine the Glenisk Gooseberry... 

AND Glenisk Blueberry Low fat organic Greek Style Yoghurt...

I know... I know... it shouldn't work but it does...  

add your honey to sweeten... 

coat the inside top with grenadine or gin and the blue sugar...

Then spoon in your yoghurt mixture, 

and gently layer your berry mixture on top...

Freeze until set, approx 4 hours and serve...

It takes approx 10mins at room temperature to loosen the popsicles from the glasses

Again... don't try to rush it by running them under a warm tap, 

the consistency means they'll just break up.. 

be patient.. they're SOOOOOOO worth the wait!

Enjoy ... 

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