Sleep didn’t come easy last night to those living in England, including me. After a heart-pounding, pressure-rising penalty shootout in the UEFA EURO 2020 final, England lost to Italy 3-2 on penalties. Seeing Italy’s Donnarumma save Saka’s shot broke my heart. Knowing it was all over hurt. My heart hurt more for the young EnglandContinue reading “Euro 2020 Recap”
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Friday Foods #20
Friday Foods is back again! I’m ready to share my take on this delicious recipe I found in Good Housekeeping: Lemon, Pancetta and Tarragon Roast Chicken. It’s a perfect recipe for summer and has minimal ingredients. I adjusted the recipe for my dietary needs, so this is what I used to make the roast chicken.Continue reading “Friday Foods #20”
My Struggle with IBS
For as long as I can remember, I have had digestive issues. The symptoms have fluctuated and changed over the years, but it is good to finally get some answers and help with management. I’m sharing my struggle with you for you to learn about how complicated IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is and to helpContinue reading “My Struggle with IBS”
Update
I’ll admit it – it has been a while since I have written on here! I’m sure some of you were wondering where my weekly “Friday Foods” posts were and why I wasn’t writing as much. There is a lot that has happened since I’ve last posted, so I will give a quick update! MyContinue reading “Update”
Friday Foods #19
It’s hard to believe how fast another week has passed and we are inching closer to June! Here in London, it does not feel like we are close to summer. It is windy and cloudy here today! To warm you up, wherever you are, here is a recipe for Maple Ginger Soy Glazed Chicken Wings.Continue reading “Friday Foods #19”
Book Brief #2
Last week, I made a trip to Russell Square to visit London’s largest second-hand bookstore, Skoob Books. As I walked down the stairs, into a basement filled with books, I felt right at home. Bookshelves were lined with all of the genres. From sci-fi to music, it was all there. I bought some books andContinue reading “Book Brief #2”
Friday Foods #18
It’s Friday! That means it’s time for a Friday Foods recipe. This time it’s a simple recipe for homemade low-FODMAP pasta sauce. It’s light, but still tasty. You can make in large batches to store for future enjoyment! Ingredients: 5 medium Tomatoes, chopped 1 cup fresh Basil 1/3 cup Garlic-Infused Oil 1/4 cup Tomato PasteContinue reading “Friday Foods #18”
Friday Foods #17
This week was so busy for me! I didn’t get a chance to write as many posts, but I did get a chance to try some new foods! Here is a recipe for Pesto-Baked Chicken. It’s low-FODMAP and I used a homemade pesto. It’s so delicious! Ingredients: 1 cup fresh Basil 5 tablespoons Olive OilContinue reading “Friday Foods #17”
Friday Foods #16
Since I’ve had to change my diet around a bit, I haven’t been able to try many new recipes this past week. I will be trying a lot of new recipes this next week that I will be able to share with you in my future posts! Instead, we are digging through the recipe boxContinue reading “Friday Foods #16”
Earth Day
Tomorrow is Earth Day! A day full of education on improving our earth and celebrating what our home has to offer. For me in the past, Earth Day has been spent picking up litter along the highway or digging up weeds near businesses. Unfortunately, I won’t be volunteering this year – even though I didContinue reading “Earth Day”
