Healthy Snacks

Craving sweets? Here are some sweet and delicious but still healthy snack ideas

Chia and Granola Berry Trifle

Tommi's Burger Joint re-opening

Update: Tommi's Burger Joint is re-opening soon. FINALLY! The adress is 30 Thayer Street, I will update you as soon as I know when they will open exactly. It's burger time!  

Follow Tommi's Burger Joint on twitter to get more information and have a look at the yummy burger photos I took.

Isabel Marant pour H&M

Isabel Marant Étoile Collection

Isabel Marant, one of the latest french high-end designers will collaborate with H&M this autumn. 

Isabel Marant: "I am flattered by this collaboration: H&M works with the best designers and this invitation is an exciting honour...I aim to create something real, that women want to wear in their everyday lives, with a certain carelessness, which I think is very Parisian: you dress up, but do not pay too much attention and still look sexy. The collection is infused with this kind of easiness and attitude. Everything can be mixed following one's own instincts: my take on fashion is all about personality." 

Radio Rooftop Bar

I'm trying to make out the most of the sunny weather at the moment and enjoying every free minute I have outside. Rooftop bars are the best spot to enjoy the sun and nice summer evenings. Yesterday my friend A. and I went to one with a stunning view! If you want to have a look all over London from early morning  (7am) until late night (3am) I can only recommend the Radio Rooftop Bar. The bar is located on the 10th floor of the ME Hotel and really offers an impressive view. We enjoyed some drinks up there (they also serve finger food) and listened to the bar's DJ. Definitely the perfect place to have a coffee during the day or sundowner in the evening, while sitting on the huge sofas and getting that holiday feeling right here in London. 

Healthy Summer Rolls

It's time for a healthy summer snack...and you don't even have to know how to cook for this easy summer rolls recipe. Actually I wouldn't call it a recipe, it's more a summer snack inspiration to make something healthy, quick and easy. Basically you can decide whatever you want to have in your rolls. I used spinach leaves/salad, cucumber, carrots, coriander, mint leaves, prawns and glas noodles. I tried one with avocado as well, which was very delicious!

Rice paper rolls can be found in every good Asia shop, I bought mine in China town at Loon Fung. 

Just cut all your ingredients in small sticks, I couldn't be bothered to slice them any thiner. Then cook the glass noodles for 5 minutes, I seasoned them with some chili, sesame oil and soya sauce. Now soak the rice papers into warm water for about 5 seconds, so that they get softer. Just place your ingredients on the paper and start folding it. I think mine don't look too bad for my first time....and they are super delicious! My perfect summer snack...

Summer Must-Haves 2013

Summer is in the city and most people are planning or getting ready for their beach holidays. Here are some accessories and important beach essentials that will spice up your summer. First of all a perfectly-fitting and nice bikini, I love colourful bikinis with cute patterns or eye-catching cuts, like this yellow bikini from H&M.  Second very important accessory: Sunglasses! the more the better, always matching with your summer outfit. Shoes: My summer sandals are already a bit well-worn, they are from last year and I was wearing them on the beach,  city trips and so on. I love them, they are very comfortable but still look pretty. 

My absolute must-have accessory this summer: a colourful and chic summer bracelet. At the moment I can't live without my Hipanema bracelet, which I got from my mom. I love the combination of the vibrant colours and all the small unique details like the seashell and the beads, plus it is so easy to remove with the magnetic clasp. 

Also my iPhone is in summer mood and ready for the beach! Always when I see my iPhone case I get a bit of summer feeling, which makes it the perfect summer accessory.

Coconut water - don't forget to stay hydrated! Drinking water can get boring after a while that's why I treat myself with coconut water every now and then. There are millions of different coconut water brands, but I only like those with 100 % natural fresh coconut water without any added sugar, otherwise it tastes too sweet. Furthermore it is the perfect source of pottasium, calcium and magnesium. 

Also very important is a high and good sun protection, I usually use La Roche-Posay sun fluid, which is very light and good but on the go I always have my sun make up (SPF 30) from Shiseido with me. 

Ready for the beach! Enjoy the summer!

More summer items: summer Sandals: Similar ones; Necklace: brasi & brasi; Nail polish: Barry M

Trattoria da Aldo

Yesterday was one of those evenings I love, it was still about 19 °C, bright and everybody was outside. London is just amazing in summer, it is so vibrant. We were looking for a nice restaurant in Soho, but it was impossible to get a table outside, as literally everything was busy. We ended up in a very nice, cosy and traditional Italian trattoria called Trattoria da Aldo. It felt like having dinner in a small village somewhere in Italy. The decor there is very Italian, meaning kitschy, but in a nice way and the menu is full my of Italian favourites from avocado with shrimps, over Spaghetti Trabaccolara to the daily special: Lobster Salad.