Author: Waiki
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Mango chutney chicken thighs ~ Recipe
I made these chicken thighs last week, marinated in mango chutney and garlic the night before. They were such a hit with my little family, and after I posted the photo on Instagram I was asked to post the recipe on the blog. So here it is – Mango chutney chicken thighs, you can accompany…
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My public secret affair
Pregnancy is probably the most visible physical experience a woman can go through in her lifetime, yet at the same time the most personal. For some, so personal that the goal is to keep it under wraps for as long as possible. From conception to birth, the details, the ups, the downs, the aches and…
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Cake date at Peggy Porschen, London ~ Review
It’s been a great start to summer 2017, we’ve just enjoyed a whole week of constant sunshine and high temperatures. It was the perfect occasion to go on a little cake date with a good friend of mine. I first came across Peggy Porschen Cakes on Instagram, through different influencers whose photos of pink roses…
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New year, new drive
New year, new drive. New year, new habits. New motivation. New workflow, new deadlines. This is more or less what you can expect from me in 2017 – and I’ll try my best to stay committed to this. A lot of people have told me that I’m onto something, with this blog. And I’ve started…
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When the “GIRL BOSS” feeling slowly disappears
Photo credit: Debra Chosen I often go back and watch the work I created in the past. A small portfolio of stories I conceived, brought to life and shared with the world. Watching my films takes me back to the times when my creativity was at its optimum. Whether I teamed up with other creators or worked alone, my…
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Brunch at Christopher’s, Covent Garden ~ An honest review
A few days ago, I arranged to meet up with Debra for a quick bite. I had been looking forward to this for a long time. Yes to new friendships, yes to fellow bloggers/vloggers who understand your need to film or photograph every single part of your dining experience. And quite frankly, yes to simply…
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Escapade ~ My trip to Martinique
July and August 2016 will forever be engraved in my memory. My little family and I spent just over two weeks in the splendid, mesmerizing island of Martinique (West Indies) home to my husband and his extended family. We had such an amazing time. I had already visited Martinique in 2008 and I was glad…
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Dinner at Flat Iron Steak, Covent Garden ~ Review
Have you heard of the £10 steak? Well, here it is. At Flat Iron Steak, you get the steak, the complementary pop corn and ice cream for dessert… all for £10. I added the sides and I think I ended up paying just under £15 for the entire meal.
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Vanilla and lemon cake ~ Recipe
This is the one cake I love making here at home, and that everyone loves. It’s a simple, quick recipe that requires a small amount of ingredients…
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Wedding anniversary dinner at Oblix, The Shard ~ Review
On 7th July, my husband Rom and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary. Looking back at where we’ve been and where we are now, I can only
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Recipe ~ “Accras de Morue” Salt fish fritters
This is one of my favourites – a traditional entrée or amuse-gueule from
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8 very simple breakfast, brunch and lunch ideas straight from my kitchen
Just a bit of inspiration for those of you who
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My super smooth butternut squash soup with king prawns
Although this soup is a typical winter dish, I still LOVE cooking it on days when I just want something comforting and wholesome. It is full of goodness, very easy to make and tastes delicious with some French baguette. My personal touch – some pan-fried garlic prawns and a little bit of cream on top.…
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