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Pistachio & Pickle Dairy: Discovering a Hidden Gem

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I’m back with another fantastic find, this time near Angel station! A charming little corner that feels like a hidden village is just steps away, nestled in Islington’s Camden Passage. I met a friend there to explore the antiques market, wander around, and find a cosy spot for a glass of wine.

Guess what? We stumbled upon the cutest artisan cheese shop! It sells an amazing selection of cheeses, crackers, and chutneys. Despite its small size, this place offers incredible cheeseboards and specials with rotating selections. We opted for the cheeseboard for one, along with the brie & grape toast, which was insanely good, full of texture and flavour.

You know what to expect with a cheeseboard, but this one was exceptional. The cheeses, crackers, and accompaniments were all delicious, and the wine pairing was perfect. I honestly can’t recall the specific wine we had; we simply asked the guy for a recommendation, and it was spot on.

The star of the show was definitely the brie and grape toast. I highly recommend trying it if you’re in the area, or even making a trip specifically for it.

Both my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our cheese and wine date. I would happily return anytime soon. Although I don’t live nearby, I highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area—even just to pick up some cheese.

Thanks for reading! To see more of my day-to-day adventures, follow me on Instagram. See you in my next post! Bye!

Key Points:

  • Location: Camden Passage, Islington, near Angel Station.
  • Highlight: Artisan cheese shop with award-winning cheeses.
  • Must-Try: Brie and grape toast.
  • Atmosphere: Cute, charming, and village-like.
  • Recommendation: Perfect for a cheese and wine date with your bestie

Visit their insta to find out more about them.

All the best,
Justina

Where to go for the Best Italian in Chiswick

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Eating Giant Tiramisu at Tarantella, Chiswick

Tarantella on Elliot Road in Chiswick London, is an authentic family-run restaurant, serving Pugliese cuisine.

I went there twice already and have a table booked for my next visit.
I have an unpopular admission: I am not the biggest fan of pasta; in general, I could live without it. But guess what I order every time I visit Tarantella? Pasta! It’s so good it’s making me change my mind!

They also make amazing pizza and of course, anything seafood is to die for.

They are known for their viral Giant Tiramisu, and I was lucky to try it just the other day, as soon as they launch it (I joined their new menu photoshoot!), and it was so good! The Dubai Chocolate is such an interesting twist for a tiramisu, and I loved it, almost as much as the original. If you go to try it – note that the Giant Tiramisu (any flavour) is a pre-order only dish, so make sure to confirm it at least a day before you visit.

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A great little trattoria in one of the most charming neighbourhoods in London, Tarantella is worth the visit!

Visit their website here, to see more information: www.latarantella.co.uk
or give them a follow on Instagram: @tarantella_chiswick

Thanks for reading, see you in my next post!

Ciao a tutti!
Justina

3 Good Subscriptions to Try

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Most of us would love to do something to positively affect the future and be a bit more environmentally friendly.

Why not try a subscription option from companies that do exactly that. You can enjoy trying out new things whilst somebody else takes care of everything for you while you save some money and help the environment in some kind of way.

It’s also usually an independent start-up, a business with a great innovative idea and involves people that really want to do something good for the world. So why not try their product out and see how it goes?

I personally have been using these three subscriptions/apps below and they are absolutely amazing. I cannot recommend them highly enough. One is a referral so if you do try, I will get a little reward(a discount off my next order).

Environmentally friendly. Saves you money. Sounds like your cup of tea?

Oddbox

As they describe themselves on LinkedIn: “Eat good. Do good. Stay odd. Rescuing the “too-wonky” and “too-many”, direct from farmers. ” The idea is that your weekly or bi-weekly subscription will be delivered full of veggies and/or fruits, that otherwise would be thrown away because they don’t meet supermarket standards or were too many. Click below for my referral link to activate your discount!

Too Good To Go

Not a subscription but still a great app to try out. From their website: “Too Good To Go is a community of Waste Warriors fighting food waste together. As a user, save meals from stores and food professionals around you.” “Too Good To Go is the app that lets you rescue unsold food at your favorite spots from an untimely fate.” I myself have saved 28 bags so far, that amounts to approx 70kg CO2 saved, as well as £217!

TheVeganKind

From their website: “Whether you are newly vegan, or long term, our vegan boxes are designed to add a bit of flare to your month! We scour the land looking for exciting new products, and ship them all to you in a carefully packaged box once a month. You never know what you will get! – but you can rely on Team TVK to craft vegan boxes that are 100% cruelty free, exciting, and exceptional value for money.”

I have been subscribing to the box since around 2016! Love discovering new things. It’s also great that you can pause your subscription for up to 3 months, if you need a little break or if you are travelling.

Use code “VEGAN” and get £5 off. No catch! (offer available at he time of this blog post going live)

Hope you try, and if you do – enjoy!

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

xoxo
Justina

5 Vegan Ice Cream Recipes You’ll Want To Make This Summer

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With summer fast approaching what could be more important than to be prepared for it with a list of most delicious and beautiful summer treats?

I picked 5 recipes I am definitely going to try!

1. Cotton Candy Ice Cream by Earthy Andy

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Image via earthyandy.com

“Cotton Candy Vegan Ice Cream
2 cups seeded watermelon
1 can full-fat coconut milk (freezing into cubes using an ice tray will make the process go way faster!)
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 packet pitaya (Optional) If you don’t use, add 1 cup more watermelon
1 dash vanilla or 1/2 tsp vanilla bean
3 frozen ripe bananas (optional)

Freeze coconut milk into ice cubes and use that. Blend all ingredients together and put into a freezer safe container and let sit for 2-4 hours. Use ice cream scoop and wala!!! that easy!!”
Cashew-based recipe and 2nd method

2. Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream by Emilie Eats

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Image via emilieeats.com

“Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream
1 cup pitted dates
¼ cup oat flour*
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
Pinch of salt
4 frozen bananas
¼-1/2 cup non-dairy milk, plus more if needed
Dash of cinnamon
½ cup walnuts, chopped”

Full recipe & instructions

3.  Green Leaf Matcha Pistachio Ice Lollies by Goodness Is Gorgeous

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Image via goodnessisgorgeous.co.uk

“Green Leaf Matcha Pistachio Ice Lollies Recipe
2 tsp. Green Leaf Matcha
1 can of full fat coconut milk
1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
¼ cup of liquid sweetener
TOPPING
40g crushed pistachios
50g melted dark chocolate”

Full recipe and instructions

4.  Sea Salt Caramel Coconut Ice Cream by Minimalist Baker

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Image via minimalistbaker.com

“Sea Salt Caramel Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
COCONUT ICE CREAM
1 1/2 cups raw cashews (soaked for 4-6 hours in cool water, or 1 hour in very hot water, then drained)
1 15-ounce can full fat coconut milk (sub light with less creamy results)
3 Tbsp melted coconut oil
1/2 cup maple syrup or agave nectar (sub up to half with cane sugar)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
pinch sea salt
SALTED DATE CARAMEL
14 dates pitted (if dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1-3 Tbsp warm water (optional – for thinning)
OPTIONAL: 1 Tbsp bourbon”

Full recipe & instructions

5.  Black Forest Ice Cream via The Healthy Family and Home

 

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Image via thehealthyfamilyandhome.com

 

“Black Forest Ice Cream Recipe
ICE CREAM
1 can organic full-fat coconut milk (13.5 ounce can)
1/4 cup organic granular sweetener
BROWNIES
1 cup organic almond butter
1 cup Enjoy Life mini-chocolate chips
1/2 cup organic granular sweetener
2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax + 6 tablespoons water)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
ADD-IN
1 cup organic cherries”

Full recipe and instructions

To find even more recipes visit my Pinterest page.

Love,
Hewnly

Food Aesthetics | Black

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I was scrolling through my Instagram and saw this image!

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Image by Rachel Aust via http://www.instagram.com/rachelaust

I have been storing black been pasta in my kitchen for a while now but it never got me thinking of endless possibilities out there. Personally, all black food sounds delicious to me… and looks even better!

Ps. I won’t focus on vegan only foods here because everything can be prepared with vegan ingredients.

Now, feast your eyes…

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Could we have a recipe for black ice cream, you say?

Well, here you go!

I will be reinventing this recipe in a very near future! #charcoalordered

What do you think of this new food trend?

Hugs,
Hewnly

My Photography

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As long as I remember, I wanted to be a photographer. I started when I was around 15 years old but was never encouraged to pursue it so, after finishing high school, I  left to Denmark to study international business. I believe it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!

After two years of being miserable, I decided to quit and try multimedia design – multichannel studies varying from photography and programming to innovation design and entrepreneurship. During the time of the program, I focused on preparing myself to start my own photography and design business but I slowly fall in love with all things digital, chose it as my career path and started to see photography as two things: art and a tool. I love it just as much as before, but it’s not a full-time job for me.

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While at the beginning I did mostly portraits and artsy projects, I now mostly do food and product photography. However, you never know where life takes you so once in a while I will share with you different projects I might take up.

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I’m always on the lookout for new and exciting projects so go check my photography page or send me an inquiry to contact.hewnly@gmail.com! Have an inspirational page to share with me? Leave a comment bellow!

Love, Hewnly