Hello January - a new month full of inspiration and motivation is here! Raise your hand if you’re ready for a fresh start! Me... I am definitely ready! There’s something about a new year that just feels hopeful and refreshing. So, there is no better time to...
HERE AND NOW – JULY 2021
Hello July, I was waiting for you for such a long time... July is the month of my trip to my family home. And yes, I am here... I've finally been reunited with my family in Poland. I've planned this trip a long time ago, but I was unsure for many months if I...
HERE AND NOW – JUNE 2021
Ohh June, you are finally here! I love the summer months... and I hope June brings us many sunny and hot days in the UK this year. I was waiting for the weather to improve, long days and beautiful sunsets, so please June, do not disappoint me. So far is looking...
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Raising my vibrations in January 2023
Hello January - a new month full of inspiration and motivation is here! Raise your hand if you’re ready for a fresh start! Me... I am definitely ready! There’s something about a new year that just feels hopeful and refreshing. So, there is no better time to...

HERE AND NOW – JULY 2021
Hello July, I was waiting for you for such a long time... July is the month of my trip to my family home. And yes, I am here... I've finally been reunited with my family in Poland. I've planned this trip a long time ago, but I was unsure for many months if I...

HERE AND NOW – JUNE 2021
Ohh June, you are finally here! I love the summer months... and I hope June brings us many sunny and hot days in the UK this year. I was waiting for the weather to improve, long days and beautiful sunsets, so please June, do not disappoint me. So far is looking...

HERE AND NOW – MAY 2021
April you could not be more stressful I have to say! April was a bit upset and stressful month and I felt so low mentally for a good few weeks. I was no able to figure out how to make this post a happy one like I usually do. But why should it be another perfect...

BAKED VANILLA PROTEIN CHEESECAKE
Cheesecake I am gonna miss you a lot... The last cake I made was this yummy baked cheesecake on Easter weekend... then I did an intolerance test and the results shocked me. But I will post about this on a different day. So since Easter, I decided to have a...

HERE AND NOW – APRIL 2021
Hello my birthday month, please be kind to me. I do not feel at all my age, is that strange? But getting old does really scare me a lot. I also know that this is the process we all go through in our life and we should be kind to ourselves and accept that the...

HERE AND NOW – MARCH 2021
Another lockdown month is over... Unfortunately, I have to say goodbye to my April holiday plans. We are not allowed to travel abroad till at least the middle of May. This lockdown has been so so hard for me this time. But all we have to think about right now...

CARROT IN THREE WAYS
Ohh carrot, what shall I do with you... We all from time to time buy too many carrots, don't we? But the question really is what new could we create from these leftover carrots? Hmmm... Think we all have these days when we need some new ideas, so today I have...

HAVE A DELICIOUS PANCAKE TUESDAY
Who doesn't love Pancake Tuesday? Here we have another Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, also known as the 1st day of Lent ...and we celebrate today by eating pancakes. But this year I have for you something different and much healthier but the same...

HERE AND NOW – FEBRUARY 2021
You can change anything in your life... Yes, you can! Are you finding it difficult to make important changes or improvements in your life? Have you set yourself goals or resolutions you cannot keep up with anymore? Does this sound like you? What I have to say...

EVERYONE LOVES BROWNIES
We all need a good brownie recipe in our life These brownies have a crisp top and are deliciously soft inside with little pecans crunch. For me, they taste best still warm with a scoop of vanilla icecreams. Be aware this healthy brownie is a seriously decadent...

HERE AND NOW – JANUARY 2021
Goodbye 2020 and hello New Year... I haven't been checking on here for a whole month... December hasn't been an easy period for me for many reasons. But here we are in a new year now! How excited is that?! Let me tell you, I am so so ready for 2021. ...

HERE AND NOW – DECEMBER 2020
December - the most magical time of the year! But is it really this year? Yesterday was the last day of the UK lockdown and for sure Christmas season this year is going to be so much different... it definitely will! My little town is now in Tier 3, which mean...

SUNDAY IN MY KITCHEN
We all should do things that light us up more often! For me, this thing is baking, creating delicious treats and simply spending more time in my kitchen. That’s the reason you see so many bakes on my blog... but I hope you like them as much as I do. Anyway,...

HERE AND NOW – NOVEMBER 2020
Is it really November already? We are actually in the first third of the month, so I should apologize for a little late post, life moves far too fast. Ohh well, let's keep positive! October has been challenging, but also a happy month! ...

DELICIOUS APPLE CAKE
Anyone fancy a slice of an apple cake? Quick and easy cake recipe for Sunday morning bake-off. I like to bake on Sundays and it's a kind of a tradition now that most of my Sunday mornings I spend in the kitchen. Nothing is more relaxing than baking, don't you...

HERE AND NOW – OCTOBER 2020
Autumn is here... are you ready for the cooler weather and shorter days? So here we are in October already. Autumn is here and I have to be honest it's not my favourite season of the year. But I am enjoying it this year as much as I can... or at least I am...

HEALTHY FLAPJACK COOKIES
Delicious and healthy oat and dried fruits cookies If cookies have oats they must be healthy, right? These delicious cookies are definitely a healthy afternoon snack, they are soft inside and little crunchy on the outside. Just perfect treat made in less than...

DELICIOUS CARROT & PECAN CAKE
Nothings more relaxed than a Sunday morning baking session. Another Sunday morning well spent. Baking is my kinda therapy. Did you know that baking is good for your mental health? Making threats in your kitchen can do more than just create yummy comfort food....

HERE AND NOW – SEPTEMBER 2020
Goodbye summer... you were so strange this year! Summer this year went extremely quick and it was so different than ever before. The whole Covid situation, stress at work, not so great weather where I live... But most important I am so grateful! I was lucky...

WALNUT & SULTANA COOKIES
Walnut & sultana cookies would make your day happier... Cookies are my weakness, I could bake them all the time for my healthy afternoon snack. These are extremely quick to make and they stay fresh for a good few days. I hope you enjoy. WALNUT...

MY FAVOURITE CAFE – SOFA TARNÓW
Photo review of my favourite cafe in my hometown. It so happened that in July Poland opened its border, and I did not wait long to rush to the airport! My first flight after the pandemic (let's say after because unfortunately, it will last forever I think) had...

CARROT AND COURGETTE COOKIES
Delicious and healthy carrot and courgette cookies Cookies are my go-to snack recently. These delicious and healthy carrots and courgette cookies are great midday day treaty or a breakfast ob the go. CARROT & COURGETTE COOKIES Ingredients: 120 g cut...

BEST CHOCOLATE & DATE CAKE
Happiness definitely is a piece of cake! This delicious chocolate and date loaf cake is a great healthy replacement to an indulgent chocolate cake. Quick and easy to make, but what the most important it tastes amazing! Another delicious Sunday Bake-off recipe....

COURGETTE SCONES WITH BLUEBERRY JAM
Another delicious and sweet breakfast idea Or maybe an afternoon tea? Those below recipes are a great and healthy alternative to fruity scones and full of sugar blueberry jam. Amazing for a breakfast, snack or even afternoon tea. Courgette Scones ...

PRAGUE, OUR LAST TRIP ABROAD
Prague in 3 nights - our memories from January 2020 getaway Our last trip, before Covid 19 pandemic, was weekend getaway to Prague at the beginning of this year. I cannot believe this was 5 months ago. I felt in love with this capital city of the Czech...

LET’S COOK SOMETHING THAI
Pad Thai, my favourite Thai dish One of my favourite and well known Thai dishes is Pad Thai. I created this dish based on an original Thai recipe I brought with me from Bangkok. It's the same delicious as the one we had learned to cook there, just a lighter...

CREAMY CHOCOLATE PORRIDGE
Chocolate is good for everything If someone asks me what's my favourite porridge flavour I would say chocolate. Who doesn't like chocolate? Especially for breakfast! So here's the recipe for the most creamy chocolate porridge ever. NUTELLA PORRIDGE...

MANGO & COCONUT MUFFINS
Let's bring some sunshine to our kitchen! I’m a sweet tooth girl, I love home-baked cakes, muffins, cookies and sweet treats. Some days I am so creative in my kitchen, others I enjoy a good chocolate bar. But a day without pudding is not a happy day, would you...

KITCHEN GADGET, I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT
Did you know that I am a huge fan of Thermomix? Thermomix is like having your very own chef at home and I am obsessed with it! This amazing machine made my life so much easier, effective and it saves a lot of my time and money. Cooking and baking with Thermomix...

BEST CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING
Delicious and healthy breakfast idea One of the best breakfasts or snacks, in my opinion, is chia pudding, which is not only an amazing way to start the day but also quenches your thirst and reduces your appetite until the next meal. Chia seeds are rich in...

BEST EVER BANANA BREAD
Who doesn't love banana bread? I’ve been trying hundreds of banana leaf recipes. They were soggy inside or too dry or not sweet enough, but I finally created the best one. Easy and quick to make, gluten and dairy-free and exactly moist and sweet to my taste. I...

MY FAVOURITE EVER BREAKFAST
Banana pancakes are good for everything If you follow me on Instagram you should know that I am obsessed with porridge oats and I can create anything with old good oats. One of my favourite must make at least once a week breakfast is banana pancakes. Not only...

HELLO, GET TO KNOW ME FIRST
34 facts about me I was thinking so long, what shall I write on my first ever blog post. Then I thought why not introduce myself a bit more. But it's not going to be a boring 2 pages story of my life, I promise. Instead, I have for you 34 facts about me. Here...

hello!
I’m Monika and welcome to my blog!
I’m a Polish girl living in the UK and I love to eat, travel, cook, and eat some more!
I’m by no means a writer or photographer, but I created this little space of the internet to share with you my healthy living tips, delicious food creations, my travels and everything in between. I promote self-love, positivity and empowerment. I believe in the power of self-improvement.
I’d love to inspire you to create the life you love, full of positivity and passion! I’m here to help you find joy in the everyday moments, while enjoying yourself along the way!