June Food Highlights

Friday, 14 July 2017

I know I start off almost every post by pondering about where the year is going, but seriously...HOW is it already July?

The month of June was fabulous and of course, it will filled with visiting so many new and already loved restaurants and coffee shops. Enjoy :)

Saint Kitchen- St Pauls Square, Birmingham

I lived in Birmingham for 3 years, and how I wish Saint Kitchen was around during my student days. After perusing the breakfast menu, I opted for the coconut milk pancakes topped with Seasonal berries, vanilla ricotta, chopped mint and flaxseeds, and oh boy was it oh so delicious. The texture of the pancakes were light and fluffy with just the right hints of coconut coming through.

The decor inside Saint Kitchen looks like something straight out of my pinterest board with bright bursts of flowers on every table. If you're heading to Birmingham soon, I would highly recommend Saint Kitchen.

Milgi- City Road, Cardiff

I love Milgi's and this vegetarian restaurant will forever be my favourite place to eat and drink in Cardiff. I popped in for a much needed catch up with my beautiful friend Hann where we demolished the tastiest vegan cakes and cold drinks under the sun. Their pineapple and carrot cake was oh so delicious and I can't wait to try out more of their lovely fresh bakes.

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April/May Food Highlights

Tuesday, 6 June 2017

How is it June already? How? Make it stop, please! Enjoy mooching through my Foodie highlights from April and May.

Ruth x

Coppa Club

The tastiest Elderflower and Passionfruit Spritz in the world!

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March Food Highlights

Saturday, 15 April 2017

March was a pretty great month which consisted of me finally visiting a lot of awesome places to eat in around Cardiff and further afield.

With it being Easter weekend I am looking forward to suffering from a many chocolate induced comas and then feeling all the guilt when I struggle to fit into my bridesmaids dress (soz, Charl), but anyway, here are my Foodie Highlights for the month of March. (How is it basically mid April? HOW?)

I love it when instagram friends become real life friends, Alice and I have been planning on meeting up for over a year or so and we finally managed to sort something out when I was up in Manchester for a weekend with my family. She took me to Ezra and Gil in the Northern Quarter for brunch and some chats. The tastiest smashed avocado on toast, for sure.

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Outfits From The Past Part 8

Saturday, 25 March 2017

Fluffy cardigan and bag- Charity Shop// Striped Top- H&M// Culottes- Zara // Brogues- Missguided//

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February Food Highlights: My Creations

Friday, 24 March 2017

Some of my favourite dishes I whipped up during February.

Charred Avocado and Fried Eggs

Ingredients

1 red pepper
2 spring onions
1 ripe avocado
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 small sweet potato
1-2 large free-range eggs
½ a fresh red chilli
A few sprigs of fresh coriander

Method

Slice the red pepper and spring onions into fine strips. Then grab your avocado, remove the stone, peel and chop into large chunks.
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a medium frying pan over a medium-high heat, add the spring onions, avocado and pepper and fry for 4 minutes, or until lightly charred.
Using a peeler, peel the skin from the sweet potato, then continue peeling into fine ribbons. Add to the pan, tossing with the charred veg, and fry for another 4 minutes, or until the sweet potato ribbons start to char.
Spread the veg evenly in the pan, then use the back of a spoon to make a small hole. Crack an egg into it, then tilt the pan so the whites run into the veg and bind everything together.
Season with sea salt and black pepper, cover with a lid or tin foil, then reduce the heat to low and let the eggs cook for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how runny you like your yolks.

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Conversations with Catherine Jenkins

Thursday, 23 March 2017

It's not often you meet someone as positive as Catherine. From graduating from Oxford to braving the transition to London from Cardiff last year, Catherine radiates a drive and determination that you can't help but be in awe of.

I was lucky to nab her for a few hours when she made a trip back to Wales a few weeks ago. We headed to Bute Park and caught up through people watching (one of my favourite things to do).

If you could give your 16 year old self a piece of advice, what would it be?

Just know what you want and then just go for it. Don't waste your time worrying and tell yourself that what you want is not achievable because you're setting yourself up to fail from the beginning and shooting yourself on the foot.

Whereas, at 16 you don't really know what you want but you've still got a gut instinct of what you'd like to do. Just go for it, whether it's a relationship or sky diving. I think it's actually one of the best ages to be because it's before you hit your 20s, and you probably will be living in the same community that you've lived in your whole life and it's the moment you feel the most comfortable to try new things before going off to uni.

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February Food Highlights: Places

Saturday, 4 March 2017

Hey, hi, hello! How is it already March? Oh my word, I can't cope with this!

February was a great little month for FOOD. Here are my highlights:

Penylan Pantry

Catching up with my favourite Ellie over yummy brunch in the most delightful place. The best smashed avocados and chorizos I've ever had, all washed down with a warming cup of matcha and coconut latte.