Food Stories

{ all photos by Food Stories }

I can't believe its end of July already, where did the time go? 

With more than 6 months of the year gone, how is that New Year Resolution coming along for you? I think I am on good progress, on the travel side I have taken at least a holiday a month, have hosted a few girls get-togethers and more brunch/afternoon tea in the diary, been going to the spa for massages and skin treatments quite regularly and in the last 6 weeks really focused on the exercise side (I recommend Jillian Michaels workouts!) and is noticing a difference in my fitness levels.

So that leaves two things remaining, reading more books, as I have only read 2 so far this year there is definitely lots of catching up to do! Also, eating more healthy which I have been doing at work (that means mostly salads at lunch) but now I want to cook more and using healthy whole foods. The internet is a wonderful place with full of ideas on the healthy eating, whole foods front. I am currently obsessed with a few Berlin based blogs. Food Stories being my favourite with their gorgeous photos (helps with the incentive to cook), clear instructions and wonder recipes. They have many non-sweet recipes up too but I have a major sweet tooth which is reflected in my images choices! 

Enjoy rest of your weekends xxx

Little Things of Joy

{ via brigadeirochoc.blogspot.co.uk }

I agree with Brigadeiro 

macaroons, flowers, candles, red shoes & fresh juices are my top little things of Joy too

especially when they have been displayed so beautifully!

FYI, in case you are looking for the shoes, you can find them here

Remicone Ice Cream

{ images via Retail Design Blog }

This is one of those random posts... 

I see something I am amazed by and I share it

it pains me that I won't be visiting Seoul soon to try out these clouds on your ice cream cone

creations by Remicone, but in my head they will look as real and feel as real as the real thing

(in order to fulfil a childhood dream of eating clouds!)

Happy Sunday :) - or the end of Sunday as it is the case for me, sad face :(

{Food Stories} Frozen Yogurt Cake

{photos by Our Food Stories}

Looking for a cooking project for the weekend?

Or struggling to think of a dessert option for that upcoming house party?

luphia to the rescue

here is the perfect little frozen yogurt cake for summer

you're welcome ;)

receipt and photo by Our Food Stories, recipe here

Bocca Di Lupo, London

{ photo by me }

Tucked away a quiet street in Soho,

this boutique restaurant is the the perfect place to sample delicious dishes from all regions of Italy

fancy the shaved radish with celeriac and pecorino from Umbria
or the roast poussin with the panzanella salad from Tuscan?
the choice is hard but can be made easier by sharing dishes with a group of friends
Just make sure you end the meal with a plate of tasty  chestnut and pistachio gelatos

The atmosphere is also lively and buzzing 
overall a very enjoyable Sunday lunch

Pudding for Your Skin

{ photos by me, recipe via InStyle Magazine}

Must be a typo you say? How can dessert be good for your skin you say? 

No I am not trying to label an all green smoothie as dessert

this is the real deal but on a healthy scale

 this receipt is so easy anyone and I do mean anyone can make it

Line a small bowl with fresh Raspberries (full of vitamin C)

Fill the bowl with Coconut Milk (rich in fibre)

Sprinkle a tablespoon of Chia seeds ideally (high in omega-3 fats)

ok I cheated I used Flax seeds, try to find Chia seeds as they will turn the milk into jelly

Chill in the fridge for 30mins and voila!

A perfect light pudding for summer that is also a treat for your skin

Better Dried than Fresh

{photo by me}

Not a rule that applies to most things 

but these dried strawberries from Carpo (near Piccadilly Circus) are definitely tastier 

than their fresh selves, just what you need for a "pick me up" on Mondays...

Pink Granita

These pretty watermelon granita will sure dress up any party ~

{ via What Katie Ate }

High Tea

High Team Time

Cucumber Sandwich anyone?

{ photos by Kris Atomic }

Pretty Things to Eat

Have a Merry Christmas Everyone!

What Katie Ate is one of the prettiest food blog I have seen, not only do I lust over the food, I also want to stick those photos all over all walls!

{gorgeous photos from What Katie Ate}