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5 Instagram Worthy Restaurants, Seminyak, Bali
If you have read my previous posts on Bali and nearby islands, you already know that Bali is every photographer’s dream and joy. It’s very beautiful, vibrant and lush. But in addition to its natural beauty, Bali also has some really cool spots that will satisfy both your gastronomic and Instagram cravings. I was truly amazed by the variety and quality of food you can find on this island. Since we stayed there, today I am sharing my top 5 favorite restaurants in popular Seminyak that serve food that tastes and looks good! 1.Ku De Ta Once we settled in Seminyak, I was doing my research on good places…
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Sketch Me If You Can
“Sketch!” I told my husband without any hesitation when he asked me where I wanted to go to celebrate my 40th birthday. You see, this restaurant has been on my ‘places to visit in London’ list for a while now because it’s really cool. So cool that Sketch has a large following, including celebrities, around the world and huge presence in social media (120K of Instagram followers!). Imagine feeling like Alice in Wonderland wandering through dark hallways, from room to room, each very different and slightly eccentric and disorienting. When I entered Sketch, I felt like I walked into a secret magical place tucked away from the peering eyes. The…
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London Gems: A Taste of Argentina at Gaucho Picadilly
Last weekend was special, very special. It was my beloved husband’s big ‘0’ birthday and I was on the mission to make it unforgettable. The plan was to book a table in a restaurant that would not only serve amazing food but also have a great atmosphere for such a special celebration. We are spoilt in London for choices of great restaurants and I often rely on my favorite picks, such as Skylon, Oxo Tower or Gilbert Scott restaurants. But this time I took a chance on a new place, Gaucho – an Argentinian steak restaurant, and I was very happy I’ve done that. To be honest, I have walked…
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Tuna Stuffed Peppers
It’s a new year and I have been trying really hard to adopt a new habit of eating clean (or as clean as possible!). With a kitchen cupboard full of tuna cans, tuna has become my best friend when it comes to quick and easy healthy recipes. Tuna is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids and lean protein. So today, I am excited to share a great recipe – tuna stuffed peppers – for lean but filling dinner I made the other day. INGRIDIENTS 3 bell peppers, sliced in half and deseeded 2 cans of tuna (160gr per can) 1/2 can of red beans 2/3 can of sweet corn…
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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…
