I think I may have finally found the best quick porridge pot! It may have taken me quite a few trials but I think this may be it. The new go-to and now my staple for office days. As I have mentioned before, I am truly becoming an oats convert and realising that they are … Continue reading Bio & Me apple and cinnamon porridge
Category: Thoughts
Wicked kitchen Italian inspired amazeballs (meatballs)
I still believe that you cannot beat spaghetti and meatballs as one of the ultimate comfort meals. Even just the basic recipe of meatballs, pasta, and tomato sauce is an elite meal in my opinion. My go to staple for the meatballs is usually the Tesco frozen range, purely because they are frozen and so … Continue reading Wicked kitchen Italian inspired amazeballs (meatballs)
All the little things
List 30 things that make you happy. Things have felt a little rough lately. Work is manic, I'm trying to train for a marathon and so my body feels on the verge of injury all the time, trying to move house is stressful - honestly the list could go on and on and I am … Continue reading All the little things
Book review: The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
Blurb: It's not the journey that counts, but who's at your side. Nana is on a road trip, but he is not sure where he is going. All that matters is that he can sit beside his beloved owner Satoru in the front seat of his silver van. Satoru is keen to visit three old … Continue reading Book review: The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
Background noise suggestions
Daily writing promptWhat do you listen to while you work?View all responses I have mentioned before that I someone who works hybrid, where I work 2 days in an office and 3 days at home. Unfortunately, for three of my days during a work week I am sitting by myself all day, where either I … Continue reading Background noise suggestions
All of the animals
Daily writing promptDogs or cats?View all responses I saw this blog prompt and knew I had to answer it. I have the ultimate non-answer and that is, in all honesty, both. If my husband surprised me with a cat or a dog I would weep with excitement. I would also be the same though with … Continue reading All of the animals
Little Pudding apple crumble cinnamon bun
I think that food may have peaked. My husband and I decided to have a little explore of London the other week and to go down some of the side alleys we have always walked past but never actually explored. I may be a little biased here, but I think London is truly one of … Continue reading Little Pudding apple crumble cinnamon bun
Wasabi onigiri seaweed salad
I love sushi. I can make my own but there are sometimes when out and about that you just want something light but filling to get you through the day. On a recent trip into London, my husband and I decided to try Wasabi for lunch. Now we are normally Itsu people, purely because there … Continue reading Wasabi onigiri seaweed salad
What is cognitive dissonance?
Cognitive dissonance is defined as the discomfort a person feels when their behaviour does not align with their values or beliefs. Cognitive dissonance is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when a person holds two contradictory beliefs at the same time. The inconsistency between what people believe and how they behave means that they will attempt … Continue reading What is cognitive dissonance?
Laduree chocolate raspberry macaron
Despite what this blog may suggest, my favourite thing in the entire food world is a French macaron. I could eat these all day, every day and never ever get sick of them. Annoyingly, vegan versions are very hard to come across but when I find any, I will push a queue out of the … Continue reading Laduree chocolate raspberry macaron