It was my birthday at the end of July, and for the first time in seven years, I had a chance to celebrate it with my family in Poland. Living in the UK, I learnt that you receive cakes from others on your birthday. In Poland, it’s quite the opposite! On your birthday, you’re expected to buy – or make – a cake yourself, and share it with others. I love baking and rarely get a chance to do it these days, so naturally, I decided to bake a cake myself. In fact, I made two! I will share both recipes on this blog, starting with this delicious berry cloud cake on a shortbread base – perfect for the summer!
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Folkestone To Hythe – English Coast Path – Day Trip From London
Today, I’m taking you on another day trip to the English seaside. I wasn’t planning to post about this trip, to be honest. I’ve been to Folkestone many times and already posted about my hikes from Folkestone to Dover and the Christmas market in Folkestone. This time, I thought I was going to Folkestone to have a relaxing time on the beach… whom was I fooling? A relaxing day on the beach? Me? I ended up walking over 30 kilometres, completing another section of the English Coast Path, visited a fascinating landmark, and dipped my toes in the sea… for the first time since I moved to the UK seven years ago! It was a memorable day, and here is how it went.
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Today, I’m bringing you a recipe for high protein, low fat baked courgette (or zucchini, if you’re American) fritters. Filled with veggies, rich in protein, and low in fat, and great for the volume eaters out there who like to eat healthy. Paired with basic garlic dip, these air-fried fritters are a satiating meal that will keep you full for a long time. Made with basic ingredients, they’re worth a try!
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Recently, I posted about my hike on Helvellyn in Lake District during extreme weather. I didn’t get to enjoy great views that day due to dense fog. Luckily, the next day, I was able to enjoy the views of Ullswater lake during a short hike from Pooley Bridge. That’s where I’m taking you today. It was a fantastic walk, I loved exploring the vast open space above the lake. There were by far more sheep than people in sight! Pooley Bridge is accessible by bus from Penrith, making this hike one of the few public transport-friendly hikes in Lake District. Join me on that trip!
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I’ve been making DIY cards for family birthdays and such pretty much ever since I was a child. I post my designs annually on this blog, if you want to check them out! I use a variety of techniques, from quilling to watercolours, acrylic paints and scrapbooking. I love coming up with card designs, but girly, floral designs are by far the easiest for me. And when it comes to making cards for my Dad, I sometimes struggle! Not that there’s anything wrong in handing flowers – or a floral card – to a man, but I do prefer to make more fitting designs. So, if you’re like me and struggle with ideas for handmade cards for him, I put together a list of all cards I made for my Dad in recent years. Hopefully, this gives you some inspiration!
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Today, I have a treat for the long walk hike enthusiasts from London. And by ‘long’, I mean more than 2 or 4 hours. We’re talking nearly 35 kilometres, 1000 metres elevation gain, and probably about 8-9 hours. If that sounds good to you, you might want to save this post. I recently went to Box Hill in Surrey Hills and, using the official hiking trails as my baseline, I designed my own, extended version of a Box Hill hike. It includes all of the iconic, popular viewpoints, and adds some more. How about a hidden gem of Surrey Hills, a viewpoint from which you can clearly see the skyscrapers of central London? Keep reading to find out where it is!
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