tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38200786615885712032024-03-12T23:05:34.787+00:00An English RosieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15990909840650825744noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820078661588571203.post-88803803899469593142016-04-17T18:16:00.000+01:002016-04-17T18:16:01.124+01:00Sunday Bakes // Double Chocolate Biscotti<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In my mind, biscotti are the perfect bake to dunk in hot drinks. Hailing from Italy, they are traditionally served a long side a steaming cup of coffee. But they also go down very well with the more British cup of breakfast tea!</div>
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Traditionally, biscotti are made with almonds. However, I decided to adapt a <a href="http://www.missinthekitchen.com/chocolate-chip-biscotti/#_a5y_p=3034926">pinterest recipe </a>without them, adding both dark and milk chocolate to give it that indulgent, melt in your mouth taste. So here is my recipe to make a literal mountain of biscotti!</div>
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<b>Double Chocolate Biscotti</b></div>
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<i>Makes 36-40 </i></div>
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1/2 cup softened butter</div>
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1 cup brown sugar</div>
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2 large eggs</div>
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1 TSP vanilla extract</div>
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2 1/2 cups plain flour</div>
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2 TSP baking powder</div>
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1/2 TSP salt</div>
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1 cup milk chocolate chips</div>
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1 cup dark chocolate chips</div>
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Preheat the oven to 180C.</div>
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.</div>
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Add the eggs and vanilla extract and combine.</div>
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Next, add the flour, baking powder and salt, and mix together to form a dough.</div>
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Once combined, fold in the chocolate chips.</div>
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Shape the dough in to two logs (about 2" by 10") and place on a prepared baking sheet.</div>
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Bake for 22 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool for 30 mins or so.</div>
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Lower the oven temperature to 150C.</div>
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Slice the logs into slices, around 1/2" thick, and place on baking sheet. </div>
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Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven, flip them over, and bake for another 15 minutes.</div>
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool!</div>
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A classic banana loaf was one of the first bakes I ever attempted which turned out well. My Mum has an old school recipe which works a dream every single time.</div>
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After a night out in London with my school friends, I was feeling ready to indulge in my favourite Sunday past time. I decided a banana loaf was the perfect recipe for such a day, it fills the house with the most amazing smell and is basically a pretty easy recipe to knock up when you are feeling a little worse for wear after one too many G&Ts (and copious amounts of dancing). </div>
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2 large bananas</div>
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1/2 cup butter</div>
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1 egg</div>
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1 cup caster sugar</div>
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2 self raising flour</div>
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1 TSP bicarbonate of soda</div>
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1/4 cup warm water</div>
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1/2 cup Nutella</div>
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1/2 cup chocolate chips</div>
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1/4 TSP salt</div>
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Preheat the oven to 180C. </div>
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Peel and mash the bananas with a fork.</div>
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In a large bowl cream the butter, sugar and eggs.</div>
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Add the flour and salt to the mixture and mix well to form a soft crumb texture. </div>
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Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in the warm water and add to the mixture. </div>
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Add the mashed banana and chocolate chips to the mixture and combine. </div>
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Pour half of the mixture into a lined loaf tin.</div>
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Melt the nutella until it is thick but pourable (either use a microwave or stick it into the oven for a few seconds) </div>
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Pour 1/4 cup of melted nutella down the middle of the mixture and use a knife to form a swirly pattern.</div>
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Pour over the remaining half of the dough and top with the remaining nutella in the same way.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For what better excuse is there to celebrate and appreciate a</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ll the little (and big) things which make you happy than a day which is dedicated to just that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So on this happy Sunday, which consequently, is already my favourite day of the week, I decided to partake in a few things which make me happy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The first is baking. The second is blogging about said baking. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Unfortunately, I have been neglecting my blog since moving and starting my new job, but after much persuading/coercing I have willingly taken it up again. And it feels great! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With Easter being just a week away, it seemed perfectly logical to make this week's <em>Sunday Bakes </em>post an Easter themed one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3 packs Cadbury Mini Eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With a rolling pin, crush two of the bags of Mini Eggs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a theory about why HobNobs are such a popular biscuit in the UK. I think it all boils down to the fact that they are super sturdy and dunkable. They can withstand a lot of tea dunking, which is something us brits are known for!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coupled with a thick layer of dark chocolate, these make for the perfect afternoon pick me up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have made this recipe before with my auntie and it was super simple, so I thought what better recipe for a super cold (and slightly hungover) Sunday. The original recipe is taken from <a href="http://www.topwithcinnamon.com/2015/08/diy-chocolate-hobnob-biscuits-cookies.html">here</a>. I made the biscuits slightly smaller, hence making 28 instead of the original number of 20. You can make up your mind about what size you want!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Makes 20-28 cookies</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">125g unsalted butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 TBSP golden syrup</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">100g wholemeal flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 TSP bicarbonate of soda</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a large bowl (or a stand mixer) cream together the butter & sugar to form a pale and smooth texture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next, add in the oats, flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda & salt and stir it all together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">There are lots of things I like to do on my lazy (or not so) Sundays. I like going out for a walk, spending a few hours reading, and watching some of my favourite TV shows. But most of all, I love spending the day baking. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">With this in mind, and after a LONG time away from blogging, I have decided to start a blog series documenting my sunday bakes (hence the name!) So here is the first in my new series.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">To make the oat flour, using a blender or food processor, blend the oats until they resemble a fine powder .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Melt the coconut oil, let it cool, then add to the egg mixture and beat till combined.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Stir in the oat flour, bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon, then fold in the dark chocolate chips.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Refrigerate the dough for one hour (or more).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Remove the dough from the fridge, and roll into a log shape.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Using a sharp knife, slice the dough into 15 pieces, and shape with fingers to form cookie shapes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Bake for 8-10 minutes.</span><br />
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September is here, and with it autumn has arrived in the UK. Despite a gloriously sunny birthday weekend, the end of August has been a bit abysmal in terms of weather, and it seems that summer is truly over! I am a real summer lover, so this is a pretty sad time for me, but I am willing to embrace cool autumnal days if it means the countdown to Christmas can begin (yes, I said the C word!!). </div>
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With the final series of <a href="http://www.itv.com/downtonabbey" target="_blank">Downton Abbey</a> coming soon (sob), and my move to Newbury getting closer every day, I am hoping to fit a trip to <a href="http://www.highclerecastle.co.uk/" target="_blank">Highclere</a> in the near future. </div>
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September sees the return of one of my favourite tv shows to our boxes, Gogglebox. This show always makes for a laugh, my personal favourite personalities being <a href="https://twitter.com/sandragogglebox" target="_blank">Sandy & Sandra</a>, although <a href="https://twitter.com/stephanddom" target="_blank">Dom & Steph</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LeonAndJune" target="_blank">Leon & June </a>are close runners up. </div>
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This<a href="http://www.stmartinscoffee.co.uk/#!home/c1dmp" target="_blank"> little eatery</a> is nestled away in St Martins Square, and is the perfect spot for a lunch date. They roast and grind their own coffee and <a href="http://www.stmartinscoffee.co.uk/#!shop/c10qc" target="_blank">stock the most wonderful loose leaf tea</a>. I have only ever had a drink here before, so am hoping to visit for lunch or maybe a burger from there<a href="http://www.stmartinscoffee.co.uk/#!cafe/c24h2" target="_blank"> new evening menu!</a></div>
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With <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Towns-John-Green/dp/1408867842/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441017831&sr=8-1&keywords=paper+towns" target="_blank">Paper Towns</a> now appearing in cinemas, I want to read the novel before seeing the film on the big screen, which has received rave reviews. </div>
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Starting my new job means I will be going back to packed lunches! These <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/blackandblum/product/lunch-pot-lunch-box" target="_blank">lunch pots</a> are perfect for keeping a variety of foods separate, and prevent any spillages or leaking! </div>
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I have fallen in love with this dress. It is cut in all the right places, with a cinched in waist leading down to a full skirt. Another great look from <a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Midi-Dress-With-Full-Skirt-And-Belt/zohyd/?iid=2834671&cid=2623&Rf900=2064&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=200&sort=-1&clr=Navy&MID=35719&affid=2135&WT.tsrc=Affiliate&siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-W.CIBhNO1595EcpkGWf6Ug&r=2&mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1NaWRpLURyZXNzLVdpdGgtRnVsbC1Ta2lydC1BbmQtQmVsdC9Qcm9kLw..">ASOS.</a></div>
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I received this <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gizzis-Healthy-Appetite-Food-nourish/dp/1845339630/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441018155&sr=8-1&keywords=gizzis+healthy+appetite">cookbook</a> as a gift for my birthday and cannot wait to get in the kitchen and make some of the recipes. The "grilled cauliflower with curried hummus and cashew nut brittle" is top of my list, followed closely by the "New York-Style Meatballs & Gravy with Courgetti". </div>
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Peanut butter drizzle?! I am sold! These <a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2013/10/07/mini-crunch-bars-with-peanut-butter-shell-drizzle/">crunch bars</a> look divine, perfect for an on-the-go snack. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After a wonderful weekend celebrating our 21st surrounded by our friends and family, Molly and I extended our celebrations with an afternoon tea for two at <a href="http://www.staplefordpark.com/" target="_blank">Stapleford Park</a>. We received a voucher from our close family friends, and thought we may as well use it whilst we are both still at home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The interior of the room in which you are served your tea is really beautiful. The sun was shining through the window, and we chatted away before being served our loose tea. I opted for raspberry leaves, and Molly for Earl Grey. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Then came the best part, the afternoon tea itself. A selection of dainty sandwiches, scones and some delightful looking desserts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">With this in mind, I booked a mid-week stay to Norfolk for James' birthday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">James had mentioned once or twice how he fancied going camping again, so I met him in the middle and booked us in to a <a href="http://www.woodstockfarm.co.uk/shepherd-hut-glamping" target="_blank">Shepherd's Hut for a spot of glamping</a> at Woodstock Farm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We were greeted upon arrival by our lovely host. We spent the afternoon exploring the local area and picking up some bits which we needed for the next few days. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">That night we had booked a table at <a href="http://www.bedingfeldarms.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Bedingfeld Arms in Oxborough</a> and we had the best time at the restaurant which served the most delicious locally produced dishes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We skipped pudding, heading back to our campsite for hot chocolates and marshmallows toasted on the chiminea. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I woke before James the next morning (the usual!) and enjoyed reading my kindle outside with a cup of green tea. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After breakfast and a few games of cards we headed to Thetford Forest to hire bikes at <a href="http://www.bikeartthetford.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bike Art</a>. After being kitted out, we braved the poacher trail, a 10 mile moderate course. It was tough at some points, and I could feel it the next day! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">With that in mind, I joined a few of my old school friends for a mid-week trip to Barcelona. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">To start as we meant to go on, we began our holiday with a jug of cocktail at the airport lounge before boarding our plane heading to Espana! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The trip was a roaring success, filled with a mixture of lazing about on the beach and sight seeing. In order to keep this post short and sweet, I will share some of my many highlights from the trip, and tips for anyone looking to visit the wonderful city of Barcelona.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Tip #1: Visit the Sagrada Familia at least once. If you don't, you basically haven't been to Barcelona ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">First up was the Ben Youssef Madrasa, an ancient Islamic college which was founded in the 14th century, and re-opened as a historical site in 1982. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The uniformity of the rooms and corridors makes it a maze to explore, and the light which shines into the building gives a real sense of spirituality. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Following our successful first trip of the holiday to the <a href="http://anenglishrosie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/ouzoud-waterfalls-moroccan-adventures.html" target="_blank">Ouzoud Falls</a>, Emma and I decided to spend a day exploring Essouria. For any Game of Thrones fans, this is the location used for 'Slavers Bay', which was a very exciting concept for the both of us, as HUGE GoT fans!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Before long it was time to head back to Marrakech and our hostel. We waved by to Essaouria, the closest we will ever get to being a real life <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; color: #3a3a3a; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;">Daenerys Targaryen!</span></span></span></div>
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August is upon us, and what a glorious month. Mainly because myself and my twin sister turn 21 this month, a mile stone birthday! As the last month of summer, August is all about squeezing out the most of the sunshine.</div>
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<img alt="Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain. So blesses to have been able to visit here in high school!!!" height="640" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/df/81/91/df81912d5bc248ecf0eee418d44043fc.jpg" width="430" /><br />
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<i>Barcelona</i><br />
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August is starting off on a high for me, with a trip to Barcelona with some of my best girlfriends. Sangria, sightseeing and tapas are all high on the priority list!</div>
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<b><br /></b><i>Regal Cinema Melton - RSC Othello</i><br />
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My home town has the <a href="http://regalcinemamelton.com/" target="_blank">cutest independent cinema</a>, and they often screen event showings. At the end of the month, a screening of Royal Shakespeare Company's <i>Othello </i>is being shown, and as a lover of Shakespeare I am hoping to get some tickets.<br />
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I stumbled across this <a href="http://tosseduk.com/" target="_blank">food company</a> in a service station last month, and have been dreaming of my custom made salad box ever since. The healthy eating concept shines through the menu, without a single limp salad leaf in sight. I highly recommend a visit if you are ever <a href="http://tosseduk.com/stores/" target="_blank">near a store</a>. I've got my eye on the super kale caesar. What do you fancy?<br />
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I purchased <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Girl-Train-Paula-Hawkins/dp/0857522329" target="_blank">this novel </a>along with 6 other books last month, and cannot wait to get my nose stuck in. The book has been topping the book charts for a while, and I am looking forward to seeing whether it lives up to the hype.<br />
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<i>Marks and Spencer Embroidered Cushion</i><br />
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I am slightly bias, but M&S have some really great home ware at the moment. I am a particular fan of the <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/l/home-and-furniture/summer-trends/moroccan" target="_blank">Moroccan range</a>, including this beautiful embroidered cushion. It would look great as a scatter cushion alongside a mixture of patterns and bold prints.<br />
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<i>Boden's Ottoman Shift Dress</i><br />
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As September approaches and with that the beginning of my graduate career, I have started to think about my work wardrobe. Boden always has some great pieces, and I love<a href="http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Workwear-Range/Dresses/WH716/Womens-Ottoman-Shift.html?NavGroupID=175" target="_blank"> this dress</a>, with a flattering fit and sixties inspired look.<br />
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<img alt="Veggie burgers. These vegetarian bugers can also be served in buns with all the usual accompaniments for a more substantial meat-free meal: http://www.waitrose.com/content/waitrose/en/home/recipes/recipe_directory/v/veggie-burgers.html" height="640" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/45/02/6a/45026ad456ed1842619b141c43d5cc31.jpg" width="640" /><b><br /></b>
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Waitrose always supply some great recipe ideas, and these <a href="http://www.waitrose.com/content/waitrose/en/home/recipes/recipe_directory/v/veggie-burgers.html?stop_mobi=yes" target="_blank">veggie burgers </a>look delightful. A mixture of veggies, potatoes and seeds, they are wonderfully nutritious and hopefully taste as good as they look.<br />
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I love trying out baking recipes with a twist, and <a href="http://cafedelites.com/2015/07/21/low-carb-zucchini-brownies/" target="_blank">this brownie recipe</a> includes courgette, adding some veg and moisture to the mixture. </div>
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Mint tea is a part of my daily routine. I usually have a few cups a day, and love the freshness of it. <a href="http://www.loveandlemons.com/2014/03/28/matcha-mint-iced-tea/?utm_source=feedly&utm_reader=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=matcha-mint-iced-tea#_a5y_p=1449884" target="_blank">This recipe</a> is a summer twist on the classic, adding matcha powder for added nutrition, and colour!<br />
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Moroccan cuisine has long been a favourite of mine. I love tagines and couscous and all the middle eastern spices which are used. </div>
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Me and Emma decided to make Moroccan cuisine part of our trip by taking a cooking class. The class was booked through our hostel, Rainbow Marrakech, and took place at their sister Riad. </div>
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We were welcomed with Moroccan Mint tea and biscuits, and whilst we waited we admired the interior design of the Riad.</div>
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After deciding which dishes we wanted to cook, we ventured out with our cooking teacher to the souks in order to buy the ingredients. Buying fresh produce and experiencing the markets like a local was one of my favourite parts of the day, and the whole trip!</div>
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We got back to the Riad and started prepping in the little kitchen. </div>
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The dishes we made were Lamb and preserved lemon tangier, a Moroccan dish which is traditionally cooked in a clay pot, along with a Moroccan salad. </div>
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The lunch was the best meal we had the whole time we were in Morocco, made even better with the knowledge that we had bought, prepped and cooked all of it ourselves!</div>
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In the afternoon we went to visit one of the must see sights of Marrakech, the Tombeaux saadiens. The tombs were chockablock with intricate Moroccan patterns, something which I fell in love with during our stay.</div>
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We dined at Nomad, a restaurant with the best view over the souks, and the prettiest terrace ever. We shared a number of dishes including the best tasting mezze platter with a carrot dip to die for!</div>
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On our second day in Morocco, Emma and I decided to take a day trip to Ouzoud falls. We had heard lots of good things about the waterfalls, and were eager to take a look at them ourselves.</div>
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Following a 2.5 hour bus journey from Marrakech, we arrived at the National Park which the waterfalls call home. Along with the rest of our group, we set out on a trek across the park, led by our guide, Muhammad. </div>
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Our first proper photo opp came in the shape of a few rickety bridges over some of the smaller waterfalls. Undeterred by the gushing waters, we got to posing!</div>
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Despite the beauty of the waterfalls, the highlight of the trip for me had to be seeing wild monkeys. I have loved monkeys ever since I saw them at Woburn Safari Park, and being able to see them playing about in their natural habitat was really something. </div>
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"A visit to Marrakech was a great shock to me. This city taught me colour"</div>
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Morocco has been top of my wander lust list for as long as I can remember. Something about the vibrant colours, bustling atmosphere and exotic food always appealed to me. </div>
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At the start of July, Emma and I boarded a flight heading to the Moroccan capital, Marrakech. We had been planning our trip away for months, so eagerly stepped off the plane into the blazing heat ready for an adventure.</div>
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After exchanging our money at the airport (Moroccan Dirham is a closed currency, hence why we hadn't done this before!), we boarded a bus to the centre in hope of finding our hostel. </div>
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After checking in, we dumped our bags and headed out to explore. But first, food! </div>
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We got lost in the souks, something which I am told is a must if you are in Marrakech! Once we found our way out again, we crossed the Jeema-el-Fna square to take a closer look at the Koutoubia Mosque. The Mosque's Minaret towers over the city, serving as a great compass for travellers. </div>
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The most wonderful thing about Morocco is how it permeates all the senses. The sights, smells and sounds all work together to create a hectic, fun and buzzing atmosphere. </div>
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I have travelled to Northern Africa with my best friend Emma to explore the streets of Marrakech, lots of posts to follow! It was a real assault on the senses, and we had the most amazing time soaking up the culture, and the 45 degree heat! I am also now officially a graduate! You can call me Rosie McKay BA (Hons) ;). </div>
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Here are the little things (well number 2 is quite a big thing!) which made my week a happier one; </div>
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1. Pampering myself on Tuesday night, before the big day on Wednesday. The best part was the <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Superdrug/Superdrug-Chocolate-Orange-Self-Heating-Mask/p/440352?singleResultSearchPage=true#.VbTbJflViko" target="_blank">chocolate orange face mask</a> I purchased from Superdrug, honestly the most divine smelling face mask EVER! </div>
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2. Graduating from University of Liverpool on Wednesday with a 2.1 degree in English & Philosophy. It was a truly wonderful day and one which I will cherish for ever. </div>
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3. Being ladies that lunch with two of my school friends on Thursday. We lunched at our favourite place, then headed over for tea at <a href="http://www.teaspoon-tea.co.uk/" target="_blank">the teaspoon tea company</a>, the cutest little tea shop which serves loos leaf and scrummy looking cakes.</div>
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4. Cooking the tastiest meal with James this week. We made a variation of this g<a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/baked-fish-tomatoes-basil-crispy-crumbs" target="_blank">ood food baked fish recipe</a>, swapping the white fish fillets for salmon with red pesto. Good, honest, simple food. </div>
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5. Getting hooked on Arrested development on Netflix. James and I started watching the series this week, and have been watching a few episodes a day so far! In our defence, they are only 20 minutes each.</div>
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I don't know about you, but I can lose hours and hours searching <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/rosiemckayyy/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> for exciting recipes. I have separate boards for a variety of courses, from drinks to veggie dishes. My favourite board to add to though has to be <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/rosiemckayyy/delicious-bakes/" target="_blank">my baking/treat board</a>. </div>
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On Sunday, James and I spent the day in the kitchen baking up some treats. All three recipes we followed came from Pinterest, it really is the greatest and most extensive cook book you could ever ask for! </div>
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I am a big fan of all things healthy, and love to see how you can make treats which taste great and are great for your insides too! These tick all the boxes, made from all natural ingredients, and tasting SENSATIONAL. My taste testers (my Mum & sister) both vouched for how great these are, and as they both love chocolate, I saw this as a real compliment! The recipe is adapted from <a href="http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2013/02/15/healthy-eatmore-fudge-chocolate-bars/" target="_blank">this one</a>. I measured out the ingredients using cups as this is what the recipe used, and I often find the American way much easier and less messy! </div>
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<i>Makes 32 bite size squares</i></div>
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As I write this, I am nervously awaiting my degree classification results coming through! So I thought I would write this post to take my mind off it for a little while!</div>
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This week has been INSANELY hot in the UK. I have personally loved it, I tried not to moan about being hot as I have spent the past however many months feeling freezing cold 90% of the time! It was nice to sit in the garden with an ice cold drink, my favourite being a cold brewed fruit tea with plenty of ice!</div>
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1. Driving again! I have missed being behind the wheel, and being able to drive, even if it is just ferrying my parents around ;), still makes me feel mature and like a real grown up!</div>
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2. A family BBQ on Wednesday, the hottest July day on record! We had plenty of salads and I enjoyed some prawn skewers. </div>
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4. Lebanese feasting on Friday night. James and I made an array of Lebanese dishes and kindly shared them with my step-dad, who sang our praises non-stop!</div>
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5. A typical James & Rosie Sunday filled with baking! We made earl grey shortbread, carrot cake oatmeal cookies and healthy chocolate fudge squares (recipe post to follow). </div>
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Lake Bled may be one of the most picturesque destinations I have ever visited. The cobbled streets, gothic castle and the beautiful scenery make this a must visit place for any tourists to Slovenia.</div>
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On a hot Friday morning, Bex and I boarded the coach from Ljubljana bus station to the Lakes. The 1.5 hour journey mainly consisted of staring out of the window at the beautiful scenery. Once we arrived, we were greeted by another beautiful scene, the Lake itself. </div>
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We kayaked our way to the island and all the way around. It really would be the most perfect destination for a spring/summer wedding!</div>
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Next up on our tour of Bled was a trek up to the castle. The 'Blejski Grad' is perched atop a hill, a little like the one in the <a href="http://www.anenglishrosie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/ljubljana-part-two-slovenian-adventure.html" target="_blank">centre of Ljubljana</a>, therefore allowing for some truly wonderful views on the way up. </div>
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Lake Bled was the perfect way to end our trip, and somewhere I would love to return to for a week of hiking, water sports and lounging around!</div>
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JULY? ALREADY?<br />
We are now over halfway through 2015, which is a really crazy thought. Summer is by far my favourite season, and with this first week of July set to be a scorcher in England, I am one happy English Rosie!<br />
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Morocco has been on my travel wanderlust list for a LONG time, and this month I finally get to go. I am mentally preparing myself for the onslaught of heat and colour, and cannot wait to sample some proper authentic cuisine. </div>
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Since I can remember, I have always been a musical theatre fan. For our birthday every year, my Grandparents used to take me and Molly to see a musical in the West End. Now I am a little older, I really fancy going to watch a live Opera. <a href="http://www.eno.org/whats-on/carmen" target="_blank">Carmen</a> is a production by the <a href="http://www.eno.org/" target="_blank">English National Opera</a>, a passionate tale of lust and betrayal. If you can't make it there for the final few shows, the ENO are also broadcasting to cinemas nationwide today, so <a href="http://www.eno.org/experience/carmen-live-in-cinemas-cast-list-and-synopsis" target="_blank">check out the website</a> to see if you can watch it somewhere near you. </div>
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With the summer comes al fresco dining, and what better place for a spot of outdoor lunching than <a href="http://www.castlecottagecafe.co.uk/" target="_blank">Castle Cottage</a>. The cafe boasts the most beautiful quintessentially English garden, and the afternoon tea is an absolute winner. They are also hosting a <a href="http://www.castlecottagecafe.co.uk/events/" target="_blank">wine event</a> at the end of the month if a bit of vino is more your thing.<br />
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The end of season 5 of Game of Thrones has left a little void in my life, especially on a Monday night! I am going to try and fill that void with the books on which the show is based. I have downloaded them on to my kindle and am just finishing my current read before beginning them!<br />
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Rainbow salads are the most appealing and nutritious according to dieticians. This<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/315111305154588105/" target="_blank"> asian cucumber noodle salad </a>would be great for a picnic or along side a fish dish for dinner. </div>
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It is no secret that I love a G&T. This <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/315111305154849939/" target="_blank">recipe</a> incorporates my favourite weekend tipple in to a ring cake, perfect to serve up to guests at any special occasion, even if that occasion is simply the sun staying out ALL WEEKEND. </div>
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I am also partial to a glass of prosecco or two, and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/315111305154933618/" target="_blank">this cocktail</a> incorporates the fizzy stuff with fresh fruit and peach juice to make a punch worth celebrating.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The castle sits a top a hill over looking the city. It is really quite a magnificent sit to see such a structure perched atop a hill in the centre of a capital city. It is certainly a world away from the main high rise tourist attractions of London such as the shard!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The Game of Thrones fanatic inside of me was delighted to be in a real life castle. I felt a little like I was in a scene from the show!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After a refreshing glass of wine (which is sensationally cheap, great for any vino drinkers!), we went on the look out for our chosen dinner destination, a little falafel shop, called, wait for it, <a href="http://www.falafel.si/l" target="_blank">Falafel!</a> Admittedly, I am a HUGE falafel fan, with my favourite place to grab some being <a href="http://www.anenglishrosie.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/bakchich-lebanese-street-food.html" target="_blank">Bakchich in Liverpool</a>, but I feel this place rivalled my go-to Bold Street restaurant. The staff make the falafel right in front of you, and you can choose between having it in a wrap or as a salad. If you are ever in Ljubljana and looking for a simple, cheap and satisfying supper, I highly recommend a visit here!</span></div>
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Friendship is all about sharing. Bex and I both share a love for travelling. Bex spent her gap year travelling around Asia and finishing in New York, and I have spent the past two summers exploring Europe! We decided we fancied a little trip away, and after discussing a few destinations, we decided on Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia. </div>
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Ljubljana has come up a lot in travel blogs about underrated cities in Europe, and with cheap flights and a hostel booked, we headed off to explore the unknown.</div>
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We arrived to down pours on Tuesday, which continued for the rest of the day and the night! We settled into our hostel dorm and enjoyed the quotes which are scattered around the place.</div>
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I love the saying 'travel is the only thing you can buy which makes you richer'. It goes without saying that I love a good trip away, and this week has been spent exploring the beauty of Slovenia with my friend Bex. We woke up bright and early on Tuesday morning to head to Luton (shout out to James for being a gem and driving us there at 5am!) for our early flight out to Ljubljana. We spent the week sightseeing, biking, kayaking and being general tourists in the beautiful country. Several Slovenian blog posts to come, but for now here are some of my happy moments:</div>
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It was a real break away after a stressful year for the both of us at university, and I felt the most relaxed I have felt in a long, long time! Here is to our next trip to Barcelona, along with the rest of the gang!</div>
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1. Starting Orange is the New Black Season 3 on Netflix. OITNB is one of my fave series, and I held out for a while to start watching the new episodes, but I watched a few on Monday whilst James was at work and am already hooked again!</div>
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2. A farewell meal with James at <a href="http://www.askitalian.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ask Italian</a> in Stevenage. We sat in the conservatory room at the rear of the restaurant and enjoyed a drink before ordering. Shout out to the Sea Breeze mocktail which I thoroughly enjoyed! The food was delicious and our waitress was an absolute delight. Good, friendly service really makes all of the difference. </div>
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3. Stretching our legs and learning along the way with the <a href="http://www.ljubljanafreetour.com/" target="_blank">Ljubljana Free Walking Tour</a>. The 2.5 hour tour gave us a real incite into the countries history and let us see all the main sites of the green city. I highly recommend free walking tours to anyone visiting European capitals, I have been on loads in the past two years and find they are the best way to get the most from your trip. </div>
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4. Hiring bikes and exploring Ljubljana and Tivoli Park on a warm summers day. Bex and I hired bikes and spent the day in the park, picnicking and peddling away.<br />
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5. Rediscovering my love for Aperol Spritz. My uni friend Becky first introduced me to it, and I spent my Europe trip last summer drinking it in every destination I could. In Slovenia Aperol Spritz was always on the menu, and at €3.90 (about £2.70) for a big glass, I couldn't say no!<br />
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I spent the first half of the week unpacking all of my belongings from Liverpool and desperately trying to fit it into my room. After an hour or so panic searching I found my passport (phew!) and I am now eagerly awaiting tomorrow as Bex and I head off to Luton to catch our flight to Ljubljana! I cannot wait to share my adventures with you all on here once I am back. </div>
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The sun made a few appearances this week, which as a typical British person, put a smile on my face. Here are this week's little things which made big says:</div>
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2. Sorting through my room and coming across my leavers year book. It made me feel a combination of happiness and sadness, but mainly I looked through it thinking what a brilliant time I had at school, and how lucky I am to still be in contact with my wonderful friends. KG army for life!</div>
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3. Watching my guilty pleasure, The Only Way is Marbs. I am a bit of a TOWIE fan, and loved the Marbella specials which were on last week. </div>
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4. Strawberry picking at Wymeswold Fruit Farm. I am pretty pleased to have already ticked one off <a href="http://anenglishrosie.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/summer-bucket-list.html" target="_blank">my summer bucket list</a>, but I am hoping to go back again once raspberry season begins in July!</div>
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5. Celebrating one of my oldest friends birthdays on Saturday night. Beth held a garden party to celebrate her 21st and, for the most past, the weather held back and we even saw some glimpses of sun!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">With this in mind, I have compiled a list of things I want to do this summer. Along with working part time, I am hoping to appreciate my last few months of freedom. Of course, I want to do all the usual summer things; barbecues with my family, picnics with my friends and enjoying Pimms in the sun as much as possible. So this list includes a few of the things I hope to spend the next few months doing:</span></div>
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1// Start learning a language. I have just re-installed <a href="https://www.duolingo.com/" target="_blank">Duolingo</a> and am hoping to do 10 minutes or so a day. I have always loved the idea of being bilingual, and although I am a long way off from that, I would love to be able to hold a short conversation in Italian!</div>
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2// Reading list. I am a sucker for books. I have a heap of them at home, and one day hope to have enough for my own little study come library! I have made a reading list for the summer, so all I need now is to do a massive haul at Waterstones!<br />
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3// Meditation and concentrating on my mindfulness. I am thinking of purchasing a headspace subscription after finishing the 10 day free trial one and finding it really helping me to relax and reflect.<br />
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4// Yoga. This goes hand in hand with number 3. I am looking at finding online tutorials to help me become one of those yogi girls, so if anyone has any recommendations please let me know!</div>
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5// Try my hand at tennis/any outdoor sport.</div>
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6// Charity event. I'd love to do a little something for charity this summer, whether it be a sponsored event or perhaps hosting an afternoon tea/picnic. <br />
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7// Travel to some new places, both at home (in the UK) and away. I have a few trips booked to Ljubljana, Marrakesh and Barcelona, and some UK city trips in the pipeline.</div>
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8// Strawberry picking. Or fruit picking of any kind really. It just seems like the ultimate British summer time activity. </div>
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9// Attend some local festivals, whether that be food, film or art ones.</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Rosie</span><br />
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