Author: Alphe

Healthy Apple Fritters [High Protein, Low Fat]

Is there a better breakfast than light, fluffy pancakes? You may think not, but wait! This recipe for healthy, high protein, low fat apple fritters may change your mind. Delicious like the best of fluffy pancakes, but also filled with sweet apple – a perfect treat for cold, autumnal mornings. Apple fritters, though made with a different recipe, were one of my favourite meals my mum made when I was a child. A great way to incorporate a seasonal product – apples – into a popular meal, elevating the flavours. Now, I recreated the idea of apple fritters, but invented my own recipe – healthy, moist, and high in protein to keep your muscle strong. It doesn’t get any better!

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DIY Cross Stitch Kit – Blue Octopus

My cross stitching journey continues, and the latest chapter was a memorable one for sure. Octopuses – or octopi – have a special place in my heart due to work related reasons and when I saw a cross stitch kit featuring an octopus, I didn’t think twice – I had to get it. Slowly but surely, I sewed through the design. It was probably the most exhausting and time consuming project I’ve worked on so far, and placing the final stitches tasted sweeter than ever. Here’s how my most recent cross stitching adventure went.

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Knedle – Polish Plum Dumplings – Delicious Sweet Treat For Autumn

I love autumn for the comfort food. Warming spices, delicious smells and rich flavours. Growing up, autumn was the time when my mum made some of my favourite meals, using fruits and vegetables that were in season. When the temperature dropped recently, I started to feel nostalgic and thought about some of my favourite autumnal memories, and quickly went down the path of reminiscing my favourite childhood foods. One of those autumnal specialties was Polish plum dumplings – so, I attempted to recreate it!

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London In Photos – July, August, September 2024 – Big Ben, London Eye, Buckingham Palace And More

A while ago, I decided to start periodically making these photo posts with pictures I took in London during my walks and mini adventures. It’s always fun for me to scroll through my phone’s camera roll and relive the memories, appreciating how lucky I am to live in one of the most famous cities in the world. I remember that prior to moving to London, I was always eager to see photos from this stunning city and learn about the most beautiful places, making lists of locations to visit in the future. Now that I live in London, perhaps I can help someone else build their travel itinerary! So, sit back and enjoy my photos of London from summer 2024.

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Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes [High Protein, Moist And Fluffy]

Pancakes are one of my favourite breakfast options. Light, comforting, delicious, and versatile too – once you have your pancakes, you can experiment with lots of different toppings. I love pancakes, but I also like to eat high protein meals, and traditional pancakes lack in this area. I sometimes make protein pancakes with protein powder. They have a more favourable nutritional value, but let’s be honest – they’re usually rather dry and don’t taste great on their own. But these cottage cheese pancakes are the best of both worlds! Packed with protein, yet moist and delicious. They’re also mess free and ready in 10 minutes. I’m obsessed! You have to give them a try.

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An Afternoon In Omis, Croatia – Delicious Crepes, Charming Old Town And A Fortress In The Mountains

I’ve been to Croatia many times and have been lucky enough to see most of the major tourist destinations in that beautiful country, but there are still some places I’m yet to visit. One of the towns that was on that list until recently is Omiš. I drove through it numerous times, and was in awe since the first time I saw it through the car window. The view was just spectacular – a town sandwiched between the sea and the mountains, with River Cetina cutting through a tall mountain, creating a deep valley. Stunning! A few weeks ago, I finally had a chance to visit Omiš. Here’s how I spent an afternoon there.

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Tuna Pasta Bake Recipe With Parsley And Sweetcorn [High Protein, Low Fat, Source Of Fibre]

If you’re looking for an easy recipe for a healthy, satisfying meal – try this tuna pasta bake. Boasting 70 grams of protein per portion, this recipe is also a good source of fibre, but low in fat. Seasoned generously with fresh parsley, this tuna pasta bake is a great choice for a weekday dinner. You can also modify it to better match your needs – for example, you can replace sweetcorn with green peas or use your favourite cheese instead of reduced fat one. But best of all: it’s delicious!

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DIY Cross Stitch Kit – Squirrel

It’s been a little while since my last cross stitch post, but fear not – I have not lost my passion! I recently stocked up on more autumnal cross stitch designs and today, I’m bringing you the first one of them – a cute squirrel. As always, it was fun to slowly see the design come to life and I enjoyed stitching during a couple of rainy evenings.

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8 Things To Do In Kent, England – Day Trips From London You Can Go On By Train

Kent, a county southeast of London, provides numerous opportunities for a day trip if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the English capital. It has something for everyone: a coastline, hiking trails, castles and historic cities. Today, I put together a list of 8 day trip ideas in Kent you can go on from London. They’re all public transport friendly, as I don’t own a car and always rely on trains.

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5 Things You Need To Know Before You Visit London As A Tourist

Oh, beautiful London. A landmark-filled city bustling with life, attracting millions of tourists every year. A place I platonically fell in love with years before I had a chance to visit it for the first time, and a place I’ve been lucky to call my home for the last five years. I recently thought about the things that surprised me when I went to London for the first time, and things I always tell my family and friends when they come to visit. I decided to share this list of five things you need to know before visiting London for the first time as a tourist, in case it helps some of you plan your trip.

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