Lifestyle
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TSV Tips: DIY Bag Storage Tray
Few weeks ago I found myself doing something we all do when seasons change and our clothes become no longer weather appropriate – organizing my closet! As I packed my summer clothes away and filled my wardrobe shelves with warm and cosy sweaters, scarves and hats, I have noticed one area that was still neglected. It was a shelf where I keep my bags that was missing a good storage tray. I have all of my bags lined up on an open shelf which means they easily slide down and get disorganized. Rather than rushing to Ikea, I decided to make my own fun storage tray out of simple and…
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My Secret to Effortless Hair: Digital Perm
Like other women, I am always on the look-out for the latest beauty and hair trends and innovations. Some work really well and other under-deliver on the promise. Digital perm is one of those findings that I am truly in love with and have recommended to all of my friends and acquaintances, and even published an article on it. ‘Digital what?’ you probably think to yourself but let me tell you the story of discovering one of the best inventions in the history of hair care! I was getting my haircut at one of the Japanese salons in London when I noticed a woman sitting in a corner in hair rollers…
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Easy Salmon Pasta Bake
Like everyone else I am a busy London professional who doesn’t have much time to cook during the work week. So I am always on the look out for quick and easy recipes and ways to make them healthier if possible. I love salmon, pasta and veggies so this salmon pasta bake from BBC Good Food is a winning dinner combo. I made it few times and it always turns our amazingly! INGREDIENTS 1 onion chopped 3 garlic cloves crushed 400g of skinless salmon (about 4 fillets) 250g wholemeal penne 600ml regular (or soy) milk 300g broccoli and cauliflower mix 25g flour or corn flour 7-8 sundried tomatoes, drained and…
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Cooking Joe Wicks’ Chicken Pie
With autumn settling in and London evenings becoming cooler, I tend to cook heartier and more comforting meals. Yet, I am also always on the look out for healthy filling meals. So when I came across a chicken pie recipe from Lean in 15 book by Joe Wicks (aka the Body Coach who I have been following for a couple of years now), I had to try it out. Let me walk you through the process to show how easy it is to make this very tasty chicken pie. INGREDIENTS 2 large knobs of butter ( I used 1 tsp of coconut oil to make it healthier) 1 pack of mushrooms (about 200g), quartered 1 large…
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Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya
I don’t know how about you but I love a good old jambalaya that is succulent and flavorsome! It’s my go-to dish when I am short on time but want to cook a tasty and filling, yet easy rice dish. I found this great recipe on BBC’s Good Food website, which I have further refined as it was coming out too dry. I hope you like this jambalaya as much as I and my husband do! It’s perfect for cooler fall evenings and the recipe makes 4 servings, which means I have leftovers for lunch as well. INGRIDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil 2 chicken breast, chopped 1 onion, diced 2 bell…
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Asian-Inspired Crunchy Salad
I love good and healthy salad with a dinner meal. Depending on what I have around in my fridge, I often experiment and come up with my own recipes. This is one of them! A very easy Asian-inspired salad with a lovely crunchy texture. It’s delicious, fresh, colorful and full of goodness. INGREDIENTS Salad 1/4 of small purple cabbage 1 medium size carrot 2 cups broccoli and/or cauliflower 50g of salad mix 1 avocado Nuts (e.g. walnuts, peanuts, pine nuts) Sesame seeds to garnish Dressing 2 tsp of peanut butter 2 tbs soy sauce Dash of water Dash of olive oil METHOD Grate carrot on a large setting, chop broccoli and/or…
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Grilled Chicken Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw
Who doesn’t like Mexican food and yummy tacos?! Well, I do and today I am sharing a healthy and easy grilled chicken tacos recipe that features red cabbage slaw and traditional guacamole. This recipe was inspired by the fish tacos recipe from Cooking Classy which I was lucky to find on Pinterest. It ticks all the boxes: it’s easy to make, it’s healthy and super tasty. So how exactly do you make these chicken tacos? INGREDIENTS Pack of chicken breasts Pack of soft tacos or small tortillas (6-8) 2-3 tbs of olive oil 2-3 cloves of garlic Salt to taste Paprika to season Mexican salsa or sauce, like Wahaca’s Chipotle sauce, for…
