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I’m a big Thai food fan but have only eaten in traditional Thai restaurants until Thaikhun and it’s arch rival Zaap landed in Nottingham. Let’s forget about the chaos of Zaap for now though because this post is all about the chilled out Thai dream that is Thaikhun.
1. The Atmosphere
Festivals are pretty much one of the best things about summer (shout out to summer holidays too) and if you’re yet to don your finest festival attire – denim shorts, some kind of fringing and wellies obvs – in your lifetime for a weekend of muddy musical mayhem then quite frankly you’re missing out.
If you know me, you know I love food and I’m a little obsessed with a good burger. We checked out Handmade Burger Co for the second time recently as they invited us for a little review at our local, the Intu Victoria Centre.
Eating is all about balance and I’m into a super food salad as much as the next person but sometimes you really need a great big burger with bacon, cheese and all the avocado. That’s exactly what I tried when we hit up Handmade Burger Co recently. I actually added the brie to the menu-written avocado and bacon burger that already comes with amazing red pepper relish, mayo, lettuce, tomato and red onion. I just feel that a burger isn’t complete without cheese, am I right?
I love a good mini-break and recently we explored Oxford for the weekend. We were really lucky with the weather and spent Saturday strolling around the city centre taking in the sights and eating everything in sight. I’d definitely recommend an ice cream from G&Ds, the Millionaire Shortbread flavour is amazing!
It might be a little bit early for a favourites post but I thought it was time as I’ve been loving all of these products for the past few weeks. There’s a mix of beauty, skincare, fashion and a tea in here, all perfect for the springtime.
First up are the Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Cleansing Wipes. These are new in the Neutrogena Visibly Clear Range and they’re the perfect morning pick me up for a quick cleanse or as the first step in my evening skincare routine to take off all my gunky makeup before going in with a cleansing gel or balm. Next and lastly in skincare is an eye cream. My love for avocados is growing by the day so it was only a matter of time until I picked up the Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado. I feel like my skin is definitely getting more dry in texture as I’m getting older and especially the skin around my eyes can feel like it needs some TLC so this is perfect as it’s super hydrating.
During our Oxford escape we discovered The Handle Bar, an amazing hidden cafe and restaurant tucked into a side street in the middle of the city centre. They serve brunch all day which is amazing as we got there around lunch time but didn’t fancy an actual lunch in terms of a salad or a burger so we opted for some serious brunch goals. The menu was packed with pancakes, granola, brioche buns and your classic breakfast choices too.
Maybe it’s a last-minute invitation to a weekend away by the sea. Maybe you and the girls have just finished up a hard day at the office and have decided on an impromptu night on the town. Whatever the situation, the chance of fun can arise at any minute. Let’s be honest, spontaneous days and nights out are often the most fun. Because you haven’t had time to build up your expectations, any fun is simply appreciated, not analysed. And let’s be honest, sometimes it feels kinda reckless in doing something last-minute. There is a lot of fun in that too.
Being a grown up is hard. The daily struggles of being an adult mean nothing until you have to make your own doctors appointments and do your own washing up. Here are three life lessons that I think are super important to being on the way to adulting properly.
1. Meal Prep
I’m not going to lie, I do enjoy meal prepping and having all my food set and ready for the next few days. My meal prep on a Sunday usually consists of one big one-pot meal such as a chilli or a jambalaya and a few snacks like my Cheesy Egg Muffins, falafels or my new favourite berry oat bars (recipe to come soon!). This makes sure I’m not hitting the shops every lunch time and wasting the pennies as well as eating purely Milkybar buttons.
You’ll know by now that it’s UK Coffee Week until the 17th which is supporting growing countries such as Rwanda and Ethiopia through the vibrancy of coffee culture! We love coffee in the UK, you literally can’t walk 20 paces without seeing either a chain or an independent coffee shop in Nottingham, where I live. I’m sure we have 4 Caffe Nero branches within our one town centre as well as two Starbucks and a couple of Costas.
Did you know that this week was UK Coffee Week? Hell to the yes! Who doesn’t love coffee? My go-to order at the moment is a Soy Milk Latte with a shot of sugar-free vanilla or caramel syrup – it tastes so good!
Did you also know that you can save 50p on your coffee at Starbucks by taking your own cup in to take away? This is a seriously sweet hack that can add up in the savings department if you’re a regular coffee drinker like myself. Check out these cute coffee travel mugs, I love this Paperchase Tropical Fruit and the pink and green Happy Jackson Happiness cup.
