Free Makeover From Professional Elysambre Make-up Artist

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Posted by Natalie on Sat 10 Jul, 2010 – 12:06 pm
Filed under Beauty, In Store Days

On Friday 16th July we’re teaming up with Elysambre and one of their professional make-up artist to give you a free 30 minute makeover! This is a great opportunity for you to find the colours that suit your skin tone and the correct products for your skin type. Also if you are sensitive to many make-up brands you can experience how natural make-up feels on your skin. It’s not just about looking good, but protecting and repairing your skin while you wear it.

Gem (@gemstgem / Biography of a Beatific Beatnik) received a free makeover in April and had this feedback:

Had a lush free makeover with Elysambre, I loved it! My fave was the foundation, I have dry/sensitive skin so I was a bit wary about it, but it was amazing. Felt like I wasn’t wearing any but gave great coverage. I was also really surprised about the range of colours available – I thought they’d be quite neutral but I was pleased to see they had loads of party-tastic shades. The make up artist pampered me with purples and I went out that night feeling ace! Thanks Millies! xx

Makeovers are available 11am – 4pm and last 30 minutes. They can be arranged by calling us on 0113 2429 217, in the store of contact us from the site, Twitter or Facebook.

Elysambre is a natural and organic cosmetics brand which is notable for its eco-friendly products and packaging. A line of natural, refillable make-up which combines natural ingredients and up-to-date technologies while respecting quality, the environment, human relations and animals. Elysambre offers a natural make-up line made mostly of organic and cruelty-free ingredients which enable customers to enhance their beauty whilst respecting their skin and the environment.

Elysambre cosmetic formulas are 100% natural, with organic and Fair Trade ingredients where possible. Ingredients include grape seed oil, shea butter, sunflower oil, soy, red tea, apricot oil, karanja oil, arctic blueberry extract and vitamin E. The face, eye, lip and nail Elysambre cosmetics are free from parabens, mineral oil, phenoxyethanol and PEG.

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Manoli Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Posted by Natalie on Fri 9 Jul, 2010 – 9:47 pm
Filed under Products

Grab a 500ml Costalata bottle, fill it full of Manoli Extra Virgin Olive Oil and then keep the bottle to refill the next time you need some more of this gorgeous extra virgin olive oil. Perfect for dripping, drizzling, gulping and rubbing … apparently!

Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Manoli Estate on the Island of Crete. This oil is of excellent quaility (acidity 0.3%) and has a distinct flavour without being overpowering. It has a mild peppery back note making it quite versatile. It can stand up to a good bread dipping but is subtle enough not to detract from other flavours if used in a dressing.

Costalata bottle – £1.95 (but then reusable).

500ml Manoli Extra Virgin Olive Oil – £4.29.

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The Devon Cream Company

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Posted by Natalie on Tue 29 Jun, 2010 – 9:20 pm
Filed under Food

Fancy some Luxury Clotted Cream with Brandy to go with your strawberries while watching Wimbledon this summer? We’ve just got a new range of Créme Fraîche, Clotted Cream and Double Devon Cream Butter in from The Devon Cream Company.

The Devon Cream Company have been producing their fine range of creams since 1982 (that’s older than me!!). We currently have:

Luxury Devon Clotted Cream with Brandy

The perfect way to add a touch of luxury to waffles, ice cream, pancakes and strawberries, or just carefully stir into coffee for a special treat.

Devon Clotted Cream

Traditional Clotted Cream contains a minimum of 55% milk fat and its richer flavour is the natural accompaniment for the perfect English cream tea. So try some freshly baked scones spread with cream, topped with strawberry jam and served with hot tea.

Lemon Créme Fraîche

A blend of tangy, Devon cream with a bit of lemon and sugar. It is an ideal accompaniment to a variety of desserts. It is firm, but thick, so it can be spooned into mini tart shells for dainty desserts topped off with a raspberry. Try it with scones at tea time.

Strawberry Créme Fraîche

A yummy blend of tangy crème fraîche and sweet strawberries, it is an ideal accompaniment to a variety of desserts, from chocolate fudge cake to Apple Pie and fresh fruit.

Double Devon Cream Butter

Churned in the traditional way and lightly salted to produce the best tasting English Butter. This hand wrapped butter is made with fresh Double Devon Cream.
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New Lunch Menu – Save up to 45%!

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Posted by Natalie on Mon 28 Jun, 2010 – 10:40 pm
Filed under Food

We have just launched a new selection of sandwiches at Millies. To celebrate, we are giving you a pound off all of them this week (28th June – 2nd July). Just ask for a sandwich voucher from a member of staff, which can then be redeemed straight away.

All sandwiches from our award winning deli are handmade in-store, using the best quality, often locally sourced and organic produce.

Quality

  • We have a wide selection of bread delivered fresh every morning from Howards Bakery in Harrogate and Bondgate Bakery in Otley. All of our breads have been awarded the Gold Standard from the Real Bread Campaign.
  • We use the same organic salad which is available in our salad bar.
  • Beef and sausages are from our local farm supplier, Tancred Field Farm. They raise pedigree cows, pigs and sheep and even grow their own feed to ensure they know exactly what they’re eating.

Location

We are located in the city centre of Leeds, just off the Headrow on Vicar Lane – view a map.

Price

Our sandwiches start from £2.20 (£1.20 with our voucher!).

New Sandwich Menu

All prices are shown with the pound off from the voucher.

Ploughman’s – Ham, cheese and pickle £1.50
Salami, Goats Cheese, Mango Chutney & Salad Leaves £1.50
Tancred Yorkshire Sausages, Onion Marmalade & Sun Dried Tomatoes £1.50
The Finest Brie with Caramelised Onion £1.50
Roast Ham & Smoked Cheese Melt £1.50
Organic Roasted Veg, Green Pesto & Mozzarella £1.50
New Yorker – Tancred Brisket Beef, Onion & Cheese. Melted £1.40
Organic Roasted Vegetables with Greek Feta £1.40
BLT – Bacon, lettuce & Tomato £1.50
Cajun Chicken with Lemon & Coriander Mayo & Lettuce Leaves £1.40

Or choose from the classics: Tuna Mayo, Cheese, Egg Mayo, Chicken, Ham or Beef from £1.20. Add Salad (normally 50p) and extra toppings (normally 30p).

We also have jackets, homemade pizza slices and soups, organic coffees, homemade Meal of the Day, local pies and sausage rolls, homemade treats, self service salad bar and much more.

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Holme Farmed Venison – North Yorkshire

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Posted by Natalie on Sat 19 Jun, 2010 – 2:10 pm
Filed under Food, Products

Ever considered trying venison one night instead of the usual chicken or beef? Holme Farmed Venison, in Thorpe Underwood, York, produce the finest quality venison which is farmed to the highest standards.  The deer are reared naturally, grazing on grass pastures, guaranteeing a beautifully flavoured lean and tender red meat.

Health benefits include:

  • Low in cholesterol.
  • Low in fat.
  • High in protein.
  • A source of Omega 3 fatty acids.
  • A polyunsaturated fatty acid essential for good health.
  • Contains immunity boosting zinc and selenium.

More people are turning to venison as a healthier option to other forms of meat. We often use the Venison Mince when making chili con carne as an alternative to beef. The health benefits become obvious when browning off the meat as there is practically zero fat to drain off. Needless to say it taste great as well.

We currently stock:

Venison Medallion Steaks
120-140g loin steaks cut from the striploin and packed in 2′s. These are ideal for individual En-Croutes.

Venison Haunch Joints
340g Ideal for 2/3 people, cooking time 15 minutes.

Venison Mince
Quality mince taken primarily from the shin. This is ideal for Lasagne or other mince dishes. Packed in 340g bags.
£2.99 per pack

Venison Burger
110g venison burgers with 90% meat content packed in 2′s.

Venison Sausage
80% Venison meat sausages in natural casings packed in 340g packs. This sausage has received much acclaim and has won several awards over the years for being the UK’s best Venison Sausage.

Pork and Venison Sausage
50% Venison meat and 30% pork shoulder in natural casings. Packed in 340g packs.

Wild Boar Sausage
80% meat with herb and apple in natural casings. This sausage is very popular and ideal also for that very special late Sunday Breakfast. Packed in 340g packs.

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Instant Youth from Barefoot Botanicals

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Posted by Natalie on Sat 19 Jun, 2010 – 12:17 pm
Filed under Beauty

It’s a bold claim I know, but from the reactions of our customers over the last few months, there is definitely something about this product. It has become one of them “can’t live without” products. So if you’re not quite ready for Botox, call in and sample some of Barefoot Botanicals Instant Youth Serum!

Rosa Fina Supernatural Instant Youth Serum

We used the most up-to-date plant technology to create this ‘instant lift’ flash balm with its velvety matt finish. Intensive plant extracts visibly and rapidly relax and blur wrinkles and expression lines, while retinol-rich Rosa Mosqueta oil and potent antioxidants protect and rejuvenate long term. Whether you want to make a stunning impression on your night out, or your complexion feels tired and saggy the morning after the night before, Rosa Fina instant youth serum ensures your skin looks radiantly smooth and rested. Who needs Botox?

Use Rosa Fina supernatural instant youth serum daily to:

  • Visibly soften wrinkles and expression lines within 15 minutes (lasts 4-6 hours)
  • Develop brighter, fresher, younger-looking skin
  • Give an instant ‘face lift’ to tired, dull, sagging skin
  • Ease expression lines, fine lines and wrinkles
  • Prepare your skin before make-up or moisturising
  • Help fade blemishes and scarring (use in combination with Rosa Fina face & décolletage oil)
  • Reduce appearance of Rosacea and redness
  • Diminish appearance of enlarged open pores
  • Enjoy the fresh summery aroma of Persian rose, mandarin and frankincense
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Dishes to Dine for

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Posted by Natalie on Tue 15 Jun, 2010 – 9:04 pm
Filed under Food, Products

Mark and Sally at Nova Scotia Farm in Leeds have created a fantastic range of meals for your freezer. Made from supreme quality Yorkshire beef, these environmentally-friendly, minimalist packaged dishes use only the freezer to preserve the food. They are ideal to keep in the freezer for your convenience.

We currently have:

Supreme Yorkshire Mince

A traditional British dish, mince Beef with a deep beefy gravy made from bouillon. Onion, carrot, swede, and garden peas all combined to create a true comfort meal. Rest assured we do not use the word ‘supreme’ lightly. Just add potatoes of your choice or perfect as a base for a cottage pie or mince hotpot … perhaps simply ladle into a giant Yorkshire pud? ‘It’s your secret ingredient’ … Enjoy!

Beef Chilli Con Carne

Mexico’s best export is enjoyed around the world. The name means chilli with meat, so that’s what we’ve done. Generously made with Supreme quality Yorkshire mince, tomato, onion and red kidney beans. Chilli spiced just how we think it should be. Not mild or silly hot. Made just as you would at home but without the hassle. All you get is the heat!! Fantastic spooned over a Jacket potato or rice. How about served in tacos or burritos, with crisp salad?, Sri Sri Amigo!!

Beef Stroganoff

From the banquet tables of Imperial Russia’s tsars. A decadently rich cream and brandy sauce binding together sauteed strips of tender steak, sliced mushroom and onion. Seasoned with a hint of paprika. Simply wonderful served with a wild grain rice and sprinkled with finely cut parsley.

Boeuf Bourguignonne

A classic French dish, the name is taken from Burgundy wine. Our prime heifer beef is recognised here by use of the feminine spelling. A passionately rich, deep and dark, ruby sauce from our red wine and tomato puree reduction. Finest cubed steak, pearl onions, button mushrooms and to give the dish some classic flavour, lean bacon and a hint of garlic. Wonderful with fresh seasonal vegetables.

This range is great to keep in the freezer in case of emergency – for when you get home after a long hard day and can’t be bothered to cook, but want some good quality food. Here we tried the Beef Chilli Con Carne, made with quality Yorkshire mince. Two generous portions that worked out at just £3 each and was gorgeous.

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