29 June 2015

LITTLE GREENHOUSE X GLOBE-TROTTERS COLLECTIVE


I'm very excited to share my recent collaboration with The Globe-Trotters Collective! This wonderfully illustrated travel guide only features locals' recommendations from San Fran to Singapore, and its where you'll now find the "Bangkok Green Edition" - a selection of the best of the Big Mango's green side, curated by yours truly.

What are you waiting for....? Trot on over!

15 June 2015

BEST VEG RECIPES ROUND-UP


I'm a little behind on new recipes for the weekly Meatless Mondays series. Instead, this week, I'd like to offer you a round-up of some of the best vegetarian and vegan recipes I've tried from fellow plant-based bloggers.

(1) Sprouted Kitchen: While not exclusively vegetarian, Sprouted Kitchen celebrates wholesome foods in a beautiful, delicious way. Not only has every recipe I tried become a keeper, but the food photography is a feast for the eyes! I particularly like the lentil "meatballs", which are adaptable and versatile.

(2) Oh She Glows: A trove of creative and tasty all-vegan (often gluten-free) recipes, particularly comfort foods. I was really impressed with Angela's lentil-walnut taco "meat" and almond "tuna" salad.

(3) Smitten Kitchen: Easily one of the most entertaining food blogs out there, SK has an impressive array of vegetarian and vegan options. In addition to amusing anecdotes, the recipes are easy to follow and demonstrate someone dedicated to helping you make mouth-watering dishes whatever your dietary preferences may be. The shakshuka is worth adding to your weekly rotation. 

Check these out if you want to mix things up a little in the kitchen. You won't be disappointed!

(Photo above by Hugh Forte for Sprouted Kitchen)

12 June 2015

HAPPY FRIDAY


"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, 
nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly." 
- Gautama Buddha



11 June 2015

THIRSTY THURSDAYS


We returned to Bangkok on Sunday morning, after a wonderful week exploring the French Riveria. It's good to be home, but I'm having major withdrawal from the endless walking, glasses of crisp rose and fresh, cool evenings.

More on Nice shortly. For now, here are a few links for your viewing pleasure this week...

The sweetest, juiciest strawberries were available everywhere in Nice last week. I would have loved to try a few of these variations on fresh strawberries and cream.

Could The Game of Thrones be an allegory for climate change?

Are you pro- or anti-clutter? I just started reading this recently hyped book and can't help feeling inspired.

A fascinating article on bibliotherapy in which the author perfectly articulates my feelings about reading: "In a secular age, I suspect that reading fiction is one of the few remaining paths to transcendence, that elusive state in which the distance between the self and the universe shrinks."