"The best things in life are free. The second best things are very, very expensive."
Due to the United Kingdom announcing a controversial move to force almost everyone to self-quarantine on entering the UK on/after June 8th, I traveled back to the UK on June 6th. I was concerned at first, Traveling internationally during coronavirus, after seeing reports of airports, especially big hubs, being very busy. However, I found my …
During this stressful time it is very important to take time to relax. Even though many of us are staying at home for a majority of the time, it is still essential to take that time to be alone and have some pampering and relaxation time. For me, a great way to do this is …
When cooking at home it is easy to get overwhelmed that all the mess that cooking or baking from scratch can make. The secret to keeping things tidy (or at least much tidier) is to cook ‘Mise en Place’. This literally means “putting in place” or “everything in its place”. Before I start cooking or …
When making a Victoria Sponge Cake today I managed to curdle the mixture when adding the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture. I thought I would have to throw the mix away until I stumbled across this quick fix! All I had to do was transfer the mix to a microwave safe bowl or …
In these unprecedented times it is more important than ever to stay connected. I am fortunate enough to be home with my parents with whom I have a great relationship, however, not everyone is fortunate enough to be in the same situation. It is important to reach out to friends and loved ones to check …
I am not ashamed to say that my most important item that I bring everywhere is my favorite stuffed animal. There is nothing more essential than bringing an important piece of home with you to university, no matter how far from home you are. Next, something that maybe isn’t the first thing you think about …
On day five of quarantine we decided we were running precariously low on our cheese supply. A comfort food to most Europeans, everyone loves a cheeseboard with cured meat and a French baguette. Unfortunately my parents love it too and we are down to only English Cheddar. The one and only, King of Cheese grocers …
Cooking for one person is extremely difficult. I have found that the easiest thing to do is to meal prep. I have a few recipes that I will post that are excellent for reheating rather than having too much to eat and then throwing away. Many of these recipes are cheap and easy to cook …
It is not common to meet a 20-year-old student that buys themselves Gucci shoes and spends over £50 on bottles of wine, however this is how I choose to spend my money. After years of being unorganized and not knowing what time management meant I now study Politics at University and work two jobs. I …
