This is possibly the quickest and easiest healthy bean salad recipe there is. After a long day at work, I love just getting a big bowl and throwing together a mix of fresh pantry ingredients, drizzled with a delicious dressing. This mixed bean salad is perfect because it involves no cooking and can be whipped […]
This really is the easiest recipe for a delicious Pea and Basil Soup. The ingredients are all incredibly healthy, so you can enjoy every bit of it knowing this comforting soup is entirely good for you. To complete a wonderful vegetarian dinner, serve up as a starter with some warm, crusty bread followed by Aubergine Rolls with Ricotta & Spinach or […]
This is another one of my favourite healthy dip recipes from Julie Montague’s Superfoods cook book. Another one of my favourites from her book is this Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric Dressing recipe. She’s spiced up your average hummus recipes into something really special. These are the perfect alternative dips to impress guests, family or to […]
Huge apologies for my lack of blogging recently. Life has been a bit of a whirlwind for the last several months, in the best way possible. I’m back in full force, and can’t wait to share with you all my recent travel adventures. Starting with kayaking in Abu Dhabi! I’ve actually spent several months living in […]
My best friend recently gave me Julie Montagu’s new cook book, Superfoods: The Flexible Approach to Eating More Superfoods. The yogi/nutritionist has created this incredible book that honestly makes nutritious, healthy cooking so simple, easy and enjoyable. I adore this book! While flipping through each glossy page, this Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric Dressing recipe really […]
Happy New Year! I hope you had a fun 2016 celebration with plenty of good food and drink. Wishing that 2016 will be a wonderful, happy year for all of you. For me, 2016 brings along a new year, new life and new adventures that I’m so excited to pursue. I’m looking forward to sharing it all […]
With much excitement and buzz, the final round of the 2015 Formula One Grand Prix season took place here in Abu Dhabi. The races took place on Yas Island in the impressive, purpose-built Yas Marina Circuit – complete with waterfront views, luxury yachts and the spectacular Viceroy Hotel wrapped around it’s sharp bends. It’s a big occasion […]
This Aubergine Rolls with Ricotta & Spinach dish is my new favourite dinner. They are honestly freakin’ delicious. I made it for my sister and her husband a few nights ago and it was an absolute hit. I really love this as a healthy, warming vegetarian dinner option. To be honest anything that involves grilled cheese does it for […]
If you’re ready to run your first half marathon, congrats! You’ve come to the right place – my how to train for a half marathon guide. Recently I ran my first half marathon in Abu Dhabi in about 2 hours. For years I’ve been doing 5km runs at least several times a week. For some reason 5km […]
I’m currently in Abu Dhabi, taking full advantage of the great weather and large calendar of events during this popular time of the year. We spent a wonderful evening dining in Hakkasan, one of my favourite restaurants. We started off in the gorgeous blue cocktail bar ordering ‘The Hakka‘ martini – Ketal One vodka, kome to […]
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