A Wonderful World

                                                 As June has come to an end and we move into July, I thought I’d pick out and share some of my favourite things the month, new things that I’ve tried or loves that I’ve gone back to throughout the four weeks. Music: I’m a lover of Spotify and creating playlists, but over the past months I’ve been finding myself sticking to what I know, returning to my go-to artists or albums and listening to them on repeat. While there’s nothing wrong with that, I thought I’d use this month as a chance to listen to some new music and test the waters with a range of artists. My favourite new album that I’ve listened to this month has to be Easy Life’s ‘Life’s a Beach’ . I was aware of their music and singles previously, but this is their debut album and I love it. It’s easy listening, and his spoken word style is reminiscent of Jamie...

                                                                         THE BEST BROWNIE'S ON THE BLOCK. We all love a brownie. Who doesn't? Especially a homemade one. Even better if it also has our favourite chocolate in the mix.  During the first lockdown it became a common occurrence within households to experiment with baking, particularly banana bread. Conversation grew across social media platforms as many shared their banana bread adventures and documented the finished product before enjoying and tucking into their creation. As a nation, baking has also grown in popularity with shows such as 'The Great British Bake Off' airing, it's helped inspire aspirational bakers to pursue their journey, tempt those who may not have baked much before, and tickle the taste buds of all viewers... ...

'A little Greek restaurant, a lot of love to give.' 'Tsiakkos & Charcoal' is a Greek Restaurant situated in the heart Maida Vale. With a small exterior and curtains hanging at the front, it's like a secret to those outside what's actually behind. It's a family run restaurant that's been around for forty years and has established quite a name for itself. With it's fresh, beautiful food and caring, passionate staff, it's a stand out location. With traditional, authentic, Greek Cypriot food cooked to perfection and an intimate, cosy atmosphere, it's one to get to know if you don't know and to hold onto if you do. All the food is homemade and cooked at the front of the restaurant as you enter, and chargrilled dishes are cooked on live charcoals, dishes that have been passed through generations. It's a place of celebration, joy and warmth, a buzzing atmosphere of love and sharing conversations and connections as well as food. As it...