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 Alexandre de Betak Amazing Majorca home in Spain. 

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t h e m e d i t e r r a n e a n b e a u t y

Koprulu Kanyon, Antalya, Turkey

Sumela Monastery ,Turkey

Bozcaada, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

Kütahya, Turkey

Natural Rock Pools, Pamukkale, Turkey

Göreme, Turkey 

So it's decided, I'm travelling Turkey next year. I have been drooling over this majestic country for a while now... 

It has the most beautiful Mediterranean coast, unspoiled beaches, mountains and primeval nature (not to mention the food).  

Can't wait !!!

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 Natalia Vodianova

 Natalia Vodianova

 Natalia Vodianova

 Natalia Vodianova

I adore this editorial: "A girl of singular beauty" 

 Natalia Vodianova by Paolo Roversi. 

His vintage photographs are simply stunning. 

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   pic by paul christiaan bos

It's winter but I'm so glad there are still days like this.

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vegan sprouted mini pizzas, with a sunflower parsley pesto, roma tomatoes, topped with a cashew nut cheese & balsamic.

Truly delicious!!!

 My kitchen is like a science lab, I will never get sick of experimenting :) 

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A super low calorie meal that is satisfying and packed with flavour and is grain free. One serving of cauliflower rice contains about 35 calories and 7.5 grams of carbohydrate, and provides 2 vegetable servings! 

Here's my version of cauliflower rice, suits vegan, gluten-free and Paleo diets - so a rather universal dish. Cheap as well!

Quick and Easy Cauliflower Rice with Tomatoes & Basil

Ingredients
1 head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
1 tablespoons of olive oil
half an onion, diced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 roma tomatoes, diced
big bunch of basil, roughly chopped
salt + pepper

Directions 

Place cauliflower pieces into the work bowl of a food processor (you may have to do this in batches). Pulse until cauliflower pieces are about the size of grains of rice.

In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic sauté until translucent. Stir in the cauliflower, reduce the heat and cover. Let it steam/cook for 5-8 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender.

Stir the roma tomatoes and basil into the cauliflower. Cook until heated through. Taste, adding salt and pepper. 

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Love the work of illustrator Leslie Sabella's.

She has a defined  bohemian, eclectic style. Her

  design work reflects many different cultures , her travels throughout the world and her own life practice as a certified yogi.

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Would love to escape winter to this simply beautiful rustic beach hut in Cabo Polonio, Uruguay. 

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So happy, my sister is now officially engaged. 

Beautiful ring + partner, couldn't be more happier for them. 

Congratulations!!! Love Friday's :D 

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s u p e r f o o d = c o c o n u t

So if you don't already know COCONUT has a long history of being a healthy plant for the human body. Coconut is definitely one of my top 5 favourite fruits. I'm truly missing eating a coconut a day in Thailand as their everywhere and in everything. From young coconuts(maprao awn),to roasted coconut(maprao pao),coconut puddings(Khanom Krok),curries and my special favourite... 
coconut ice cream topped with roasted peanuts. 

Coconut Ice Cream Bangkok, Undeniably Delicious!!!

These are only a very few benifits of the coconut....it would take many blogs to list them all!

Coconut in sansckrit ( ancient language of India), is known as the tree that supplies all that is needed to live. WOW!!!

Coconut water is almost identical to human blood plasma, which makes it a universal donor.

The meat of the coconut has the ability to rejuvinate age-related oxidative tissue damage-helps prevent aging and degenerate diseases.

Improves the functioning of the nervous system

Very useful in weight loss, because it increases the metabolism.

Also strenghtens the immune system and improves digestion.

You can actually apply topically to a bruise or wound and helps with the healing.

Lessens the symptoms of hypoglycemia as it stabilizes blood sugar levels.

Helps with absorption of calcium and magnesium
serious amounts of lauric acid (a beauty food for skin and immunity).

Helps regulate and support hormone production. 

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Midnight Sun | Iceland from SCIENTIFANTASTIC on Vimeo.

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Mr Little Jeans, Oh Sailor 

My song of the week is an adorable and refreshing track that's sure to lighten up your day. The chorus is accompanied by The SCM Youth Chorale, whose airy sounds do nothing but make you smile.Their youthful voices and the ringing bells match greatly with her playful vocals. 

P.S. If you’re wondering where she got her name, “Mr LittleJeans” is the name of the indian guy in Rushmore. Acted by Kumar Pallana, who has also starred in a few other of Wes Anderson’s films. 

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