Ladder Loving

Ladders are amazing recyclable items, as they can be used in so many different creative ways. They can be used as shoe holders, as shelves storage or hangers, or even for decoration.

I love how ladders are so simple, yet when transformed can be real statement pieces in your home. They can give your apartment a rustic feel, or even if painted they can give your apartment a pop of colour.

So here are a few ideas of how you can transform your old wobbly ladder:

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Apple and Strawberry Crumble

I love desserts that are simple and rustic looking, yet taste amazing. One such dessert is the famous old fashion apple and strawberry crumble. It is made out sweet and delicious apples and strawberries, topped with a buttery crumble. Heaven on a plate if you ask me.

The only Ingredients needed to make this delicious crumble are:

Crumble:                            Fruit base:
- Butter                              - Apples
-Flour                                 - Strawberries
-Oats                                  - Sprinkle water and sugar on the apples

Before you add the crumbles, it is important to place the apples in a gently heated sauce pan with water and sugar, to ensure that the apples are softened.

Add the crumble on top of the fruits and put in the oven for about 20-30 minutes at 180°C . Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and this crumble is a guarantee hit.

Outdoor Living Room

Having an outside living room is a great idea, if you are a lover of long summer nights. It also makes your home look bigger, with more space to dine and entertain your guests or even for lovely intimate family dinners.

So here are a few gorgeous outdoor living rooms that may inspire you:

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Rustic Sausage and Caramelised Onions Bruschetta

After a long weekend the last thing on my mind is making a large extravagant dinner. Especially since we usually end up having late lunches. One of my favourite things to make is delicious bruschetta with left over food in the fridge.

Last night I made Bruschetta with sausage, caramelised onions, olive oil, herbs and garlic:

A simple and quick rustic dinner, perfect for two.

Mint

I recently inherited a beautiful mint plant and I am absolutely loving the delicious aroma that is emitting around my flat. I am so excited to start using the mint leaves, as I have endless mint recipes that I want to make this summer.

Not only does mint taste amazingly fresh, but it also has plenty health benefits. Mint contains beneficial oils that are good for your stomach ailments that help your digestive track. Which is why it is regularly used as a herbal medicine. So you might want to consider starting your day with a delicious cup of Moroccan mint tea, or even end your day with a fresh and cold mojito.

Here are a few of my favourite mint drinks and dishes I plan to make this summer:


Moroccan Mint Tea

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Rhubarb Mojito

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Tabbouleh

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Pesto

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Spring Rolls with Mint, Pork and Green Apple with Spicy Vinegar-Mint Syrup

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Spaghetti with Ramps and Mint

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Hope you have a Minty Week!

Bringing Camping Home

Tents are not just for camping anymore, nowadays you can spot people bringing the camping gear home and sometimes even indoors. After all there is something magical about tents, as they set the mood of natural romance and closeness. They are so cosy and warm and I think they can look great in every corner of the house.

Tents are amazing for kids to play with, for all kinds of events and they even look great in your back yard or living room. After all, whether indoors or outside, camping is fun for all ages. 

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Time to get pitching ladies!

Capulana

Capulana is a waxed cotton cloth that was and still is traditionally used as a sarong, wrapped around the waist. In Mozambique, where I am from, women can be seen using capulanas as stylish clothing, as bags to carry heavy items, or even as wraps to carry their babies on their backs. The material is truly diverse and is absolutely beautiful, with intricate African patterns and vibrant colours.

Like the famous Mozambican novelist Paulina Chizane says: "'A real Mozambican woman must have a capulana, two capulanas, or ten capulanas, there can never be too many! Like the women themselves capulanas have a name and tell stories."

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Capulana has also started to become trendy in the Western World, as the distinctive material can sometimes be spotted as pillow cases in home decor magazines or even on designer catwalks as fashion accessories.

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Here are some of my favourite items made from capulana: