RecipeCha Yen: Thai Iced Tea for a Hot Madrid September
Cha yen, the creamy orange Thai iced tea, made at home with tea, condensed milk and lots of ice. My rooftop survival drink for September in Madrid.
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Two kitchens, one tiny Madrid apartment.
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A Normal Sunday in Norway: Chanterelle Hunting with Ingrid
My friend Ingrid took me into a Norwegian pine forest to look for chanterelles like it was nothing. Forest gold, a very full basket, and butter, garlic, toast.
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Two Kitchens #1: Pad Kra Pao with Papá's Arepas
Mamá's pad kra pao with a crispy fried egg and jasmine rice, next to papá's arepas. One tiny Madrid kitchen, two families, one very happy plate.
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Amanecer #1: My Ten Quiet Minutes Every Morning
Green shutters, Madrid rooftops, a very strong coffee and no phone. The tiny morning ritual that makes the rest of my day feel slower and kinder.
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Why I Fell for Pilates (After Boxing Destroyed My Arms)
From boxing-sore arms to slow and strong: how I fell for pilates, reformer vs mat, my beginner tips, and why the hundred makes me laugh and cry at once.
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Sunday Rule: One Hour, No Phone (and a Rowing Boat in Retiro)
My Sunday rule: one hour with no phone. This week, a little blue rowing boat on the Retiro lake, plus my mini guide to a slow Sunday in Madrid's favourite park.
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A Long Weekend in Lisbon: Trams, Tiles and Too Many Pastéis de Nata
Three slow days in Lisbon from Madrid: yellow trams, blue azulejos, miradouros at sunset and an honest number of pastéis de nata. Plus my practical tips.
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