Afterschool Cookie Club chocolate and mandarin cookie dough

This is a brand that I had never heard of until my husband told me about it. We had a day exploring London and this shop was advertised as being in Victoria, and as we were nearby we decided to take the trip down to try this. I love a good cookie and when I … Continue reading Afterschool Cookie Club chocolate and mandarin cookie dough

Java Whiskers Cat CafĂ© at Shepherds Bush

If there is one thing I am a sucker for, it is a cat cafĂ©. I obviously want to make sure that they are an ethical establishment before I visit, but once I am satisfied that the cat welfare is the main priority, I am all for it! There is nothing better than a coffee, … Continue reading Java Whiskers Cat CafĂ© at Shepherds Bush

Little personal triumph

I have mentioned it before in some of my other posts, but I am currently training for a marathon. The marathon will be in York and takes place on 20th October 2024. For the past 5ish months I have been working super hard to get through my training plan so I can give this marathon … Continue reading Little personal triumph

Sunday Musings

What things give you energy? I am the textbook definition of an introvert. Whilst there are times when I love hanging out with lots of people, I do find them to be quite draining and I usually need at least a full day of silence to recover. Nothing resets my mind better than a quiet … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Floof friday

Following on from my previous post, I thought everyone would appreciate this pigeon, having a little rest in a sunbeam in St James's Park. Rest assured, he was behind a metal fence so that no one could accidentally stand on him, and no one was reaching over to bother him. We watched him rummage around … Continue reading Floof friday

The birds at St James’s Park London

It was my birthday recently and since the weather was (surprisingly!) beautiful still here in the UK, I decided to be a tourist for the day and check out all of these places that I have never been to in London. St James's Park is beautiful, and right by Buckingham Palace and the Horse Guards, … Continue reading The birds at St James’s Park London

Pizza Pilgrims vegan margherita

I first discovered Pizza Pilgrims about 5 years ago, however at that point the only vegan option they offered was a tomato base pizza. Which is exactly how it sounds - pizza with tomato sauce on it - and so it wasn't really a favourite of mine to visit. The pizza was very tasty even … Continue reading Pizza Pilgrims vegan margherita

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWhat's your all-time favorite album?View all responses A Fever You Can't Sweat Out - Panic! At the Disco. Every single song is an absolute banger of a song. I discovered Panic! At the Disco when I was an angsty teen and this album has been a favourite of mine ever since. Even now, … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Vegan Nutella announced!

I audibly squealed with excitement when I sae this announcement... The vegan deities have answered our prayers! Finally a vegan version of Nutella is coming to the UK and I cannot explain how excited for this I am. I fully intend to buy a jar as soon as it is released, eat the whole thing … Continue reading Vegan Nutella announced!

Review: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams

Book Blurb:Looking at the headlines: the worsening climate crisis, loss of biodiversity, political upheaval. It can be hard to feel optimistic. And yet hope has never been more desperately needed.In this urgent book, Jane Goodall, the world's most famous living naturalist, and Douglas Abrams, the bestselling co-author of The Book of Joy, explore through intimate and … Continue reading Review: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams