Lifestyle
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Easy Thai Prawn Laksa
Although I wouldn’t call myself an expert in Thai cuisine, I do love a hearty home-made Thai cooking. So today, I am sharing a super easy laksa recipe I created that involves only a few ingredients and takes very little time. Laksa is a traditional spicy curry soup that is cooked with chicken, fish or prawns and served with rice noodles. So whatever meat or fish you have at home, this recipe can easily be adapted. INGREDIENTS 1 medium onion 180gr red Thai curry paste 400gr coconut milk 340-400gr prawns 250gr pak choi 200ml boiling hot water 200gr rice noodles (for 2 people) Fresh coriander to sprinkle METHOD First, to make laksa peel…
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Turkey Mince Stuffed Peppers
Ever since I was a child, my Mum used to make stuffed bell peppers and they were always so tasty. As I grew up they became a favorite in my own family. I always cook my stuffed peppers in soupy sauce, instead of baking them in the oven as one would often find in recipes. They come out delicious and succulent, saturated by the tomato sauce and meat juices. Rather than using beef mince, this time I made them with turkey mince and they came out beautiful. So, today I am sharing one of my favorite recipes that is super easy and quick to make, yet filling and healthy. INGREDIENTS 6 bell peppers…
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TSV Tips: DIY Designer T-Shirt
Gosh, I love a good DIY project and today I am going to show you how to make a designer t-shirt for almost nothing! I love Comme des Garçons t-shirts with their quirky heart logo but I can hardly afford one at £100 a piece. So, being frugal with my money and loving a good occasional DIY project, I found a way to make my own Comme des Garçons inspired t-shirt for less than £12! Let me show you how to achieve designer fashion at high street prices in 5 simple steps. For my project, I got an H&M t-shirt that is so cool but only costs £8.99 and embroidered…
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Blueberries and Ricotta Pancakes
Today I woke up and felt like having pancakes! Normally, on a weekend I would make banana pancakes or Belgian waffles, but I remembered having some ricotta cheese in my fridge and an easy recipe for ricotta pancakes I saved on Pinterest. It was a perfect excuse to try them out and oh, boy, I am glad I did. They came out so delicious and fluffy with mouthwatering blueberries bursting in the mouth that I had to share the recipe. INGREDIENTS 225 gr plain flour 185 gr ricotta cheese 2 eggs 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp baking powder pinch of salt 375 ml buttermilk (you can also use kefir or…
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TSV Tips: DIY Pom Poms Sandals
With summer approaching fast, I was thinking of getting new summer sandals – something fun and colorful. Instead of buying a new pair and inspired by my Instagram feed, I decided to make my own pom poms sandals that will work both for city adventures and exotic getaways. Today, I am excited to share my super simple guide on how to make your own pom poms sandals by using inexpensive and accessible materials. Ever since Dolce & Gabbana, Aquazurra and other designers featured pom poms in their collections, pom poms have taken high street fashion world by storm. Source: Dolce and Gabbana Dozens of high street fashion brands replicated the trend in various interpretations,…
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Sweet Potatoe and Chocolate Brownies
If you are a chocolate addict like me, you will love this recipe of sweet potatoe and chocolate brownies I made yesterday! I first discovered this recipe thanks to Joe Wicks (aka the Body Coach); however, I slightly changed the recipe by adding walnuts and dropping orange zest that he recommends. These brownies, which are healthier than the traditional flour-based version, have simply gorgeous texture and taste. They are very easy and quick to make and can be consumed as a great post-workout snack or dinner time dessert. INGREDIENTS 500g sweet potatoes (2-3 depending on the size) 100g dark chocolate (or you can use 50/50 dark and milk chocolate) 30g oats 2-3 tbsp whey protein (optional) 1…
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Smart and Stylish Packing for Winter Break
Having visited Scandinavian countries each year now (you can read my Norway and Iceland blogs), I have been perfecting my skills of warm and practical, yet stylish winter dressing. After all this blog is all about travelling in style, right?! I think the key to successful winter dressing is layering and choosing options that are light but warm. In this post I am sharing my packing tips and tricks for winter holidays. Based on my experience, I created a quick and easy packing list for winter holidays. PACKING LIST City break: Base layers: thermal underwear, thermal leggings/long jones (or brushed tights for girls), camisole (for girls) followed by long-sleeve t-shirt, wool socks…
