Happy Sunday! So who’s still not feeling festive yet? We’ve got everything pretty much wrapped up here…literally! With a couple of gifts still left to arrive that I ordered online and the Christmas food shop to finish, we’re pretty much done. I’m so excited and finally feel that I can relax and enjoy the run up to Christmas. If you caught me on Periscope yesterday morning you will already know that I started my festive baking, which always includes a batch of my mince pie pinwheels pictured above. I will be sharing the recipe along with some other festive delights up until the big day, if you missed my first Christmassy recipe, my Winter Spiced Plum Compote then you can check it out here.
WHAT I’VE BEEN EATING THIS WEEK
I haven’t been eating as healthily as I could if I’m honest nd the festive treats have already started to sneak into my everyday. Over the next week or so I’m going to be on a mission to eat as many nourishing foods as I can in my version of healthy, which will still include cake, but not as much as I’ve been eating recently. Breakfasts like this toasted rye bread topped with fried free range eggs, avocado and chilli will also be featuring.
It’s still not too cold for a green smoothie and this Persimmon and Turmeric Immune Boosting Green Smoothie has been helping to fight off those cold and flu bugs that are going around at the moment. Turmeric is such a great spice to have in your store cupboard!
With all the shopping trips there have been lots of opportunities to treat myself to lunch and this ploughman’s platter was delicious! I ended up sharing it with Alfie because I couldn’t finish it, but it certainly tasted great, the red onion chutney was amazing!
I’m all over festive salads at the moment! My favourite add-ins have to be dried cranberries, pecans and pear with rocket and feta cheese.
Have you ever tried snickerdoodle almond butter?!? If not, do it! It’s the best thing ever and I’ve been loving it on my porridge and dipping my apple slices in it, or just eating it straight from the jar with my spoon.
This hot chocolate with all the whip and marshmallows was just epic. It was the perfect treat, along with some apple cake after a day of rushing around the shops getting some Christmas gift inspiration.
MY MOVES THIS WEEK
- Monday – REST
- Tuesday – REST
- Wednesday – 30 minute all over body strength workout
- Thursday – 1-hour power walk
- Friday – REST
- Saturday – REST
- Sunday – Yoga with Adrienne
Does Christmas shopping count as exercise? It so should, well it does in my world anyway. Rather a relaxed week where exercise is concerned, but I’m pleased with what I’ve managed to do even if it has been the bare minimum. Power walking by the beach has got to be my most favourite ways to stay fit at the moment, it’s just beautiful and never actually feels like a workout.
I’ve been trying to eat healthy as well, but we went on a vacation and the hotel food is SO good! I always gain some weight after the hotel buffets as I end up eating more than I usually do! As for Christmas, I still need to buy a Christmas tree and decorate it haha as I live in a new house and still don’t have one!
Buffets are always difficult to navigate when you’re trying to be healthy. I hope had an amazing honeymoon and are getting settled in your new home.
Hi there, they all look amazing – omg I’m so hungry right now. I need to eat my breakfast….
Ha! Thanks, I hope you got something tasty for breakfast.
Christmas shopping definitely counts as exercise! A very beautiful blog post, Love the eggs and chilli
Thanks Sisley! Glad that I’m not the only one who thinks so!
You do have an amazing no of green smoothies that I would love to try..
Thanks Bintu, I do love my green smoothies.
My hot chocolate never look as nice as other peoples – especially the one on this post <3
I love Periscope I need to follow you, would have been nice to see what you were getting up too.
Hope you're having a fab weekend hun
Charlotte x
Periscope is so much fun isn’t it, I love it. Would love to follow you too – what’s your handle?
The hot chocolate looks amazing. I feel like having one now.
It tasted incredible! 🙂
Your food photos always make me so hungry. I can’t wait for your mince pie recipe.
Thank you Izabela, watch this space, it will be on the blog very soon!
Those mince pies sound awesome. And that ploughmans – definitely right up my street!!
I still have some bits and pieces to buy but otherwise I think I’m on top of things thankfully.
What beautiful scenery-hopefully as things settle down you will get out for more walks.
Everything looks super yummy especially that hot chocolate. I could really use a copy of hot chocolate. It has even snowing here for 3 days straight.