Based on a classic recipe, this red velvet cake with cream cheese icing is super duper delicious. I realise you might be planning that summer holiday, and the summer bod to go with – but life is too short to not treat yourself with a tasty treat… So go on! Bake! For The Cake 120g Butter 300g Sugar 2 Eggs 50g Cocoa powder 1 tsp Red food colouring 1 … Continue reading Recipe | Red Velvet Cake
It’s been nearly 2 months since my last blog post – WOAH! Sorry I haven’t been in touch, but thank you all for the love. I am OK! I had a house move (still in the same house, but had stuff stuck down in England!)… during the ‘Beast from the East’, to which it took me 3 whole days to get from Aberdeen, UK to Norwich, … Continue reading Lifestyle | Busy Little Bumble Bee
It doesn’t matter whether you are a homeowner or a seasoned renter, there will be times when you want a furniture overhaul. When clearing out your sofas, closets, tables and dining chairs, you’ll feel a sense of relief as you are shipping out with the old and welcoming in the new. However, you need to have a clear plan when considering what you are going … Continue reading Lifestyle | Add An Element Of Flexibility With Your Furniture Choices
This transition isn’t going to come easy to a lot of you. Becoming an adult is a very confusing time, often one that no one understands, it just kind of awkwardly happens. One day you’ll wake up and expected to have responsibilities you aren’t used to, and suddenly you’ll look around the room and realise you are the adult. When that happens, it is a … Continue reading Lifestyle | How To Adult & The Tips I Should Try To Follow
Ingredients 1 1/2 Scoops of banana protein powder 1 Tbsp Maca powder 1 Tbsp Honey Milk of choice – (I like to use Almond Milk – Add until you reach desired consistency) Method Add all the ingredients, including the milk. Top it off with 4 to 5 ice cubes for an extra-thick ice cold smoothie. Blend until smooth. Pour into tall glasses, travel mug or … Continue reading Recipe | Maca Smoothie
Firstly, IT’S THE WEEKEND! AAHHHHHH!!! It’s been an unexpectedly productive week, with a duvet day in the middle (because what would a week off be without one – seriously?!). How’s your week been? I’ve been searching for a little bit of what makes me happy recently, after a few months of feeling like something was missing. The experiences definitely got me thinking! So … Continue reading Lifestyle | A Little Bit Of What Makes Me Happy
Ingredients 100g butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup finely chopped soft herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary) Coarse salt Freshly cracked black pepper 4 Steaks Method In a small bowl, combine softened butter, garlic, and herbs. Season with a pinch of salt and a few turns of pepper, and mix until evenly combined. Place the butter mix in cling film, and roll into a log … Continue reading Steak, with Garlic & Herb Butter
I N G R E D I E N T S Pork loin steaks 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg A knob of butter 2 Red Apples (I used Gala) 2 Shallots, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup apple cider Seasoning (salt and pepper) M E T H O D Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the pork with over the … Continue reading Pork Loin Steaks with Sauteed Apples
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