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• Lifestyle: Happy Fortnightly Things #19

  

  Another fortnight, and another one where I’ve found it really difficult to write this post. Last week we buried my Granddad and it was a very difficult day. Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Food: When I Was A Vegetarian For A Week

  

  I always swear I could never be a vegetarian. Whilst I don’t eat a huge amount of meat, I do enjoy it. I love a good steak, belly pork is one of my favourites,... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: A Few Days In York

  

  This little break feels so long ago now. A few days away at the beginning of April, designed to make sure I was relaxed and well-rested ahead of my exam period. Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Blogging: Turning Rubbish Photos into Insta-Worthy Snaps (Editing Tips & Tools)

  

  This is a post I’ve been meaning to write for months. I’ve become known for having a knack of taking terrible, terrible photos and turning them into... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Blue Cheese & Pear Salad

  

  Hands up who is fed up of the weather we’ve been having lately? Humid, very wet days alternating with very sunny days. Coupled with my office air-con being set... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Happy Fortnightly Things #18

  

  This post was difficult for me to write, very difficult. I’ve mentioned it briefly on social media, but 2017 is proving to be an extremely hard year for me. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Chocolate Beetroot Loaf Cake

  

  This is my all-time favourite chocolate cake recipe. I find most chocolate cakes too cakey, too dry, not chocolate-y enough. And whilst I love brownies,... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Studying Whilst Working

  

  I’ve moaned enough about it lately – the early-morning studying, the late-night revision, the spoiled Bank Holidays. I’ve had a lot of questions both on here an... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Review: Peruvian Food & Señor Ceviche, Carnaby Street

  

  With Will spending January in Chile, he came back with a taste for lighter, fresher food. Typically I was used to the cold weather and was craving comfort food... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Food: Recent Eats #1

  

  When I say I’m a foodie, I’m not lying. I probably have a borderline unhealthy obsession with food – I like to think about what good meals I have coming up, I... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Happy Fortnightly Things #17

  

  It feels like far longer than a fortnight since I last penned one of these posts – I’ve enjoyed plenty of time off studying, although my next ‘exam’ kicks in... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Super-Easy Homemade Falafel

  

  Falafel are one of my absolute favourite things to eat, yet I’m supremely fussy about them. I have eaten some truly, truly dreadful falafel in the last few year... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Falling in Love Young

  

  Long-time readers of my blog will know the story of my relationship, but here’s a recap. Me and W met at the age of 16, when I moved to the local Boy’s school... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Productive Procrastination

  

  I’ve moaned about it enough, so you’ll all know by know that despite having graduated last summer I’m still studying. I’ve chosen a career path which pretty muc... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Oven-Baked Crumpets for an At-Home Brunch

  

  Now, I love me a good brunch. Whether it’s a delicious black-pudding benedict at The Dynamo, or something more sweet and stack-like in the form of pancakes,... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Happy Fortnightly Things #16

  

  Ahhh, the sweet, sweet taste of freedom. Somehow the end of exams isn’t so great when the next run are only 5 months away (and you’ve got an online one in 4... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Quotes for Keeping You Motivated

  

  Today is the day I sit my first proper professional exam. Well, the first half of it anyway. Two three hour papers over two days – so the torture isn’t over... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Lately #2

  

  I remember when I did the first of this ‘series’ I said it would be regular – and that was 8 months ago now. Whoops! I genuinely can’t believe how quickly time... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Nomato Sauce & My Ultimate (Tomato-Free!) Bolognese

  

  Since becoming allergic to tomatoes, one of the biggest things I’ve missed has been spaghetti bolognese and lasagne. I love pizza as much as the next person, bu... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Happy Fortnightly Things #15

  

  As predicted, these past few weeks have been crammed with studying, revising, panicking and more studying. I am beginning to feel SO grateful for only having... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2017 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE