Okay, it’s time to spoil yourselves!
I had friends over for dinner last night and wanted to make something ‘DELICIOSO’, yet healthy for dessert. I remembered reading a chia seed muffin recipe on the ‘Kora Organics’ blog a little while ago, and thought this was exactly what was needed. I’ve been running a lot recently, so the more chia seeds, the better.
The recipe is by Miranda Kerr, so it can’t get healthier than that!
Why Bird is so Bird-ilicious?
I tend to come here when it’s pouring with rain outside, I have no idea why, perhaps when I’m in Brooklyn it always rains? Although when I’m in London or even the Caribbean it also rains, so go figure? Bird is just a cozy and comfortable shelter, not just that though, there are other reasons I love this Brooklyn boutique:
. Jen Mankins, the shop’s owner and buyer has got a great eye and picks up the best pieces from all the great designers: Rag & Bone, A.P.C., Acne, Alexander Wang, Isabel Marant, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Steven Alan, Tucker, Suno, Thakoon, Edith A. Miller
. she also carries the best fashion accessories such as Repetto pumps, Sarti scarves, Proenza Schouler bags, Ancient Greek Sandals and many others
. her Williamsburg store features exhibits, so you can enjoy a bit of museum time while shopping
. all her stores (three in Brooklyn) are LEED certified!
Porridge!
This is my favorite breakfast, if not ANY meal! If I’m hungry after my green juice, or if I know that there’s a crazy day ahead of me and I need a good base, I like to start with this warm and filling dish.
At the grocery store I buy the rolled oats that are pre-packed and divided into small sachets (each contains around 25g of oats), I like ‘The Whole Foods Market’ brand, ’365 Everyday Value’. I use the same sachet it comes with to measure my filtered water (approx. 180ml). I always add a table spoon of milled chia seeds to help with my running and I also like to add half a tea spoon of manuka honey for sweetness, especially if I’m feeling run down. Bring it all to the boil and simmer for about 4 minutes or until it’s thickened to your liking, you can brush your teeth in the meantime.
I also like to add walnuts, they are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, a vital body nutrient that is rare in our every day diet, but mainly because I love the taste!
I like to change it up some days (woohoo!) by adding antioxidant blueberries or a nectarine or plum.
Go crazy with the porridge!
I simply love the front facade of the Dream Downtown hotel, I used to confuse it with the Maritime hotel next door.
Veronika‘s moccasins.
Cafe Colette makes you forget you’re in NYC, with it’s French clientele and bistro feel.
I come here to slow down the Manhattan pace and for their amazing chicken salad. Sometimes I simply grab a quick coffee at their whole in the wall, literally, a small window in their 9th Street-side facade. I like to spend time here contemplating, you know how much I like to do that, in their inspiring deco space with that Williamsburg vibe. I am a big fan of their vintage-y looking bar lamps and tiles, so if you can lift your head from that amazing meal you’ll be gulping down, check them out!
Bon appétit!
Adela x
