Fifty Shades of Food, Because it is Valentine's Day Afterall

Anastasia Steele doesn't eat much when she is around Christian Grey (obviously she has other things on her mind and who can blame her?) But what if Christian was a bit more imaginative and tried to spice it up in the plate as much as he does in the bedroom?

So here you go dear Christian, some little tips for you (Fifty to be exact)... 
PS: let me know how the evening went.

All Recipes for 2 people (obviously...)

Tested and Approved: Barry's Bootcamp

I always wondered why so many celebs keep saying that they can eat as much as they like without putting on weight.  I seriously thought it was a massive lie (it is probably the case for some of them though) but I discovered recently that if you train as hard as Jessica (Biel), Jake (Gyllenhaal) and Katie (Holmes), you can burn so many calories that your cheeky dessert or pizza will be forgiven.  They all train at Barry's Bootcamp, the most famous ambassador apparently being Kim Kardashian (not that I am jealous of her bottom, but I have to admit, the rest of her body looks very toned).

Week 5: Testing Fitness Limits and a Taste of La Bodega Negra

When I woke up in my warm bed on Sunday morning, enjoying my last thirty minutes of farniente before a yoga class, I had a thought for my two girlfriends taking part in the Tough Guy challenge. For the people not familiar with the concept, it is a 15kms race across mud, icy lakes, barbwires, all this spiced up with gas explosions and electroshocks. It is known as one of the toughest sport event in the UK and I admire my friends for going there. They both completed it, survived it, but apparently not everyone was as lucky (or fit, as I am not sure luck plays a big part in this event) and some people were fainting or suffering from hypothermia. It made me wonder: how do you realise that you are pushing yourself too hard, hence harming yourself? 

Fish of the Day: Honey & Sesame Prawns

I realised I have been cooking actively for one month, trying to come up with balanced and healthy meals, and totally forgot about prawns. They are a fantastic source of proteins, very low in calories and can be cooked with spices, fruits, vegetables etc.. For today’s recipe I took inspiration from Asia with a sweet and savoury combination.

                                  

My Kensington

When people ask me why I have never moved away from the Kensington area, I tell them that i have everything I need in this neighbourhood. I also really think that nothing beats the combination of the quiet Kensington / busy-trendy Notting Hill. Here are my favourite gems around Kensington Church street: