Hello my friend,
Can you believe it's already December tomorrow? The advent calendar season is officially upon us, and I hope you've got an exciting one to look forward too! I've stuck to a simple chocolate version for this year - and received a surprise calendar from my mum filled with bath salts that I can't wait to try out 🙂
With November ending, I'm now eagerly counting down the days to the most wonderful time of the year & some much needed time off!
📆 In This Update
Recent Recipe Highlights
I've been busy in the kitchen whipping up some delightful seasonal treats this past month. Have you tried out the latest recipes on the gram yet? I'd love to hear what you think! In case you missed them, here's a quick run down:
Latest Vegan Product Finds
This month, I also stumbled upon some incredible vegan cheeses by Julienne Bruno. They're an absolute game-changer in adding that perfect cheesy and creamy touch to my recipes, so I can only recommend checking them out - especially their vegan burrella!
Ombar also sent me a lovely PR package with their latest chocolate flavour, and it's Christmas-themed of course! Spiced Orange Hazelnut Truffle sounds absolutely heavenly for the season and I can't wait to dig in! If it's anything like the other Ombar flavours, I'm sure it won't disappoint 😉
Personal Updates
November was quite eventful! I finally had the chance to explore Liverpool for the first time. While the Christmas market strangely lacked any festive tunes (can anyone explain what's going on there?!), my stay at the glorious Titanic hotel and a soothing spa treatment made it an unforgettable experience.
Also, a spontaneous decision led me to chop off my long locks (well "locks, it was never actually that curly). I'm already feeling more efficient in the mornings as this basically cut my shower time in half, ha!
Getting into the Festive Spirit
Preparing the house for the holidays has been a delightful task. Instead of rushing through, I've taken a more relaxed approach this year, spreading the festive cheer over a couple of weeks. My Christmas tree is now up, adorned with a candy cane theme for the second year running—absolutely loving it!
If you look closely, you might even recognise that one of my Santa hat salt & pepper shakers has been upgraded to Christmas tree topper 😅
What's Ahead in December
I'm gearing up for some fantastic concerts with my female choir in the lead-up to Christmas. We've been practicing rigorously, and if all goes well, I might just share a snippet or two on Instagram!
Other than that, I'm really looking forward to my first YouTube Christmas party in December & to finally visit some more Christmas markets again 🙂
Catch you next month for the last monthly update on the blog! 💌
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