My recent coffee chats – a cup of tea and cake

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Anyone else feel so crazy overwhelmed this week th $Anyone else feel so crazy overwhelmed this week that the only solution is to stick your face in a layer cake and inhale? Yah, me too.⠀ ⠀ These dark days + the same routine every day + dealing with this "new normal" + everything else can make you feel a bit "off". But we're almost out of lockdown so there's kind of an end in sight? When days feel a little monotonous and that real, organic joy doesn't come easily, this is what I do:⠀ ⠀ 1. Get outside. Nature honestly does wonders for our soul, as does movement {big advocate of sitting less and moving more!}. ⠀ ⠀ 2. Catch up with a friend. Someone who makes you feel good. FaceTime is extra special right now. While we can't see many people in person, it's the way to go – but a phone call also works wonders. ⠀ ⠀ 3. Light your favourite candle. @unruly_flowers introduced me to @magicorganicapothecary but @nealsyardremedies and @46parkroad also do amazing scents. Make yourself a mug of warming cocoa. Or coffee, or tea. Put fairy lights up. Have a bubble bath. Get into your cosiest, comfiest loungewear. Play some feel-good music and have a dance in your kitchen. ⠀ ⠀ 4. Laugh with the one you love. It's the best medicine. ⠀ ⠀ 5. Make a cake, obvs. This is my happy place. And calms me in any situation. Too much to do? Make a cake. Weather a bit pants? Make a cake. Feeling out of sorts? Make a cake. And then share it with someone. Trying a new and different recipe also helps to take your mind away from everything else. ⠀ ⠀ Would you want this three layer tres leches cake recipe written up? It needs a few more tests but it's light, fluffy and oh so delicious! I think you'll like it...⠀ ⠀ #acupofteaandcake #findyourhappyplace$

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V important question for all my PB lovers: what’ $V important question for all my PB lovers: what’s your favourite *ever* peanut butter? ⠀ ⠀ I like to eat peanut butter as natural as poss. There’s got to be zero palm oil in it, and it’s got to be a simple blend of peanuts {look for Hi Oleic peanuts which contain higher levels of mono-unsaturated fats} and a sprinkling of salt or natural flavours. Here are my five favourites: ⠀ ⠀ 1. @pipandnut’s new deep roast {extra crunchy, obvs} has an incredible deep nutty flavour, and whole peanut pieces for serious crunch. ⠀ ⠀ 2. @manilife_ original roast is deliciously thick and super creamy – the ideal pairing with banana. ⠀ ⠀ 3. @picspeanutbutter crunchy has all the best bits of Hi Oleic peanuts in one jar! ⠀ ⠀ 4. @meridianfoods have a new vegan recipe for their cocoa and peanut butter combo. It’s delicious spread on bread, or eaten straight off a spoon... ⠀ ⠀ 5. I’m yet to try @yumellofoods range of peanut butters buutttt they’ve got smoky harissa and salted date versions – ideal for eating with smashed avo {apparently it’s a thing?!} or mashed banana on toast! ⠀ ⠀ Do you have a favourite? Let me know 👇🏼 ⠀ ⠀ #acupofteaandcake #peanutbutterlover$

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