A Date with myself

Sometimes society tricks us in believing crazy and ridiculous things.
There are unwritten rules that it´s not acceptable to (especially as a girl) go alone in a club, travel the world alone, let alone have a date with themselves in a mild-fancy restaurant.
But why? Why are they titled as weird, reckless or pathetic?
I´ll tell you, we are not. We are not weird, we are not reckless and particularly not pathetic.
We just don´t always have to depend on someone. We make our own rules and live by them.
And we are happy with that (most of the time).

This is not me trying to say that I don´t like going on dates with guys (even though I´ve never been to one which was considered as a proper date), I do like hanging out with them. But NOT all the time.
I enjoy being alone. I LOVE being alone. It gives me time to think or not think at all. I´m able to space out, not having the feeling being judged and can simply embrace things how they come

So here are some pictures of one of my favorite restaurants in Seville - L`Ova Giulvia
It´s very convenient located (right behind the cathedral and you can stroll afterwards through Santa Cruz.
Let me just say, the service and the food was extraordinary!

So so yummy and definitely to recommend.

I had:

olives and bread as a starter,

a lovely Tinto de Verano (my favorite drink at the moment)

and Spaghettis with homemade Pesto!

The prices are reasonable and definitely worth it!

If you are in the area, go check it out!

Again on a little note: My Autofocus was still broken while I took these pictures! :(

Goodbye Giulvia, 

see you soon!

What´s your favorite restaurant? Or what have you done, simply for you?
Let me know in the comments below x

Oreo cake in a jar

Don´t we all have these sundays (after a proper night out on saturday) when all you want to do is just lay in bed, eat bad things and have a movie-marathon?
Well at least that´s how I felt today.
I´m not saying this is the healthiest dish I´ve ever eaten, but it´s by far one of the most delicious and best options for today.
Treat yourself once in a while!

This is what you need:

• shortbread
• oreos
• a bit butter
• stracciatella cream / yoghurt (I used yoghurt)

This is only an idea, you are free to change the recipe to your liking (:
I believe the pictures are pretty much self-explaining, otherwise just ask!
Nonetheless, enjoy!

Mighty Leaf Tea

I´m a tea drinker. I´m british.
But I´m not. I just don´t like coffee. To be honest I never even tried it, but already the smell or any coffee flavored dish makes my nose crinkly.
I drink any kinds of tea, whether it´s green or black, I just love it. There is nothing better than spending a cold winter evening snuggled up in a blanket (utopistic a boyfriend) and drinking hot tea out of a mug.
I know, August is summer. Haha great joke. I can´t see any summer. My tea consume is higher than ever.
A couple of years ago I got introduced to Mighty Leaf by a Co-Worker. I liked it a lot but I kind of lost track of it. So now that I´m working here again I discovered our old love.
It´s not only the taste that is remarkable, but the packaging as well. It doesn´t only look lovely, but it´s compostable too.
On their website you can find a huge variety of their offers. From cold & hot treats, Teaware to gifts, everything your heart desires!

My favorite is Organic African Nectar. I just like the bit eastern sent to it. In lack of finding the right words, here is a poem about it:

African nectar, you make me smile.

Jewel red like a desert sunset,

rich smooth honey flavor dancing on my tongue,

lively tropical fruit flavor gliding down my throat.

Cooling & relaxing my body with hibiscus,

fighting free radicals with south african rooibos,

African nectar you make me smile....

- 

Nahbila Thames copyright 2010

Watermelon juice

When I was little I never really liked watermelons. It was just too juicy and tasteless and I was never really one fore liking pits in fruits.

Oh god. What did I dispense my whole life?

During my latest trip to Texaas I have witnessed the best way of consuming a watermelon.

Watermelon juice.

I stayed over at my best friends house and as usually, I was greeted with some of the most delicious recipes. 

For most of the people watermelon juice is probably nothing new, but to me (a passionate watermelon despiser) it was a surprising outcome on a hot Texas day.

Actually, it´s not really that special, but it´s a joy nonetheless. It´s so easy to make and it´s a wonderful treat for sunny days.

This little glass of juice taught me how much you miss out on things, just by refusing to try them.

May your taste be ever in your favor x