Carrot and Lentil Soup Recipe.

This is my favourite soup in the world, it is super easy to make and super delicious to eat!

Ingredients:

• 3 Potatoes 
• 700 ml of Chicken Stock 
• 200g Red lentils 
• 1 clove of Garlic (chopped) 
• 1 onion (chopped) 
• 2 carrots (sliced) 
• Optional: Handful of chopped chorizo

                                            

1. Once all the vegetables are chopped (carrots, potatoes, garlic and onions) sweat them in a pan for about 5 minutes on a medium heat.  

2. Wash the lentils for about 5 minutes. Only do this if necessary check the pack beforehand to see what the recommend doing. 

3. Add the lentils and vegetable stock and bring the pan to the boil. 

4. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 35 minutes. 

5. Blend and serve.


This soup is perfect for an occassion whether it's a tea time treat or a winter soup to enjoy at work in those colder months.

Until next time

C xxxxxxx

Things that I would tell my 10 year old self.

Now I am on my jolly summer holidays, I have had more time on my hands which has lead to looking at some old photos of me as a child. Which then lead me to thinking about a time when I really struggled with life when I ten. So I then got to thinking what if I could travel back in time and talk myself out of it. This is what I would say...

Don't Panic.

Now matter how much you cry or moan about it, your ginger hair will be there until you eventually die it.

Your dreams will come true sooner than you expected even if you think that they are too wild and extravagant.

Year six SATS are not the end of the world. Wait for GCSES... But then actually wait for A-Levels.

Wear your glasses now because otherwise you will have to wear them full time when you grow up. It's not the best of things.

Your feet are going grow into big foot. Be Prepared.

Don't have your heart set on one career decision, you will change your mind many more times.

Not having a tamagotchi isn't the end of the world.

Neither is not having heelys. You would probably break your leg anyway.

The only way is up.


So I hope you enjoyed this today, something different. Until next time

C xxxxxx

The city of my dreams.

“Follow your dreams. I am not saying it’s going to be easy, but I am saying it’s going to be worth it.'' – Moffat Machingura

So if you have been reading my blog for a while now you would know that last month I was in New York City, which is a city that I have dreamed of going to ever since I was a little girl. I have always been a fan of following your dreams and not letting anybody get in the way of it. So here are some of my favourite pictures from the trip.

                             Statue of Liberty

                            Times Square

                               Brooklyn Bridge

                                     View from the Top of the Rock

                                   Times Square

                                       Times Square with some yellow taxi's

(I did also meet postman pat whilst I was at the airport but you can check that out on my instagram!!)

Hope you enjoyed an insight into my holiday, if you would like me to do a haul with some of the things that I bought whilst I was away then let me know!

Until next time

C xxxxx

June Favourites.

Hello!

It's that time in the month again when I tell you all about my favourite things this month, so let's get straight into it.... 

Make up: Wake Me Up Concealer

This actually was just a random pick up whilst I was at the airport but ohhh my was it a worthy buy. It basically is magical cover up that covers my dark circles (and those sneaky spots!) I have actually just purchase the foundation in this which I am excited to try. 

Music: Demi Lovato 

Old. New. It's all just the perfect summer sound especially for me whilst I have been finishing off all of my coursework. 

Clothing: Cardigans!
As the summer months are here, the hoodies and thick jackets have been put away. My favourite one at the moment is a white baggy one which I got from the Bethany Mota collection at Aeropostale whilst I was in New York. It is very easy just to throw at most outfits whilst walking out of the door.

Random: Cool lime referesher sachets.
This is another favourite thing that I picked up whilst I was in New York. This is my favourite drink to have during the summer time and now I get to make it in the comfort of my own home :O America really does have the best things.

I don't have any more favourites for this month but the SUMMER HOLIDAYS ARE HERE!! I am super excited for more time to chill and to try and pass my driving test! hahaha

Until next time

C xxxxx


p.s some stuff went live on my eBay account today so check it out! http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/carynels

Book Recommendations.

Hello Guys!!

Whilst I was away on holiday my chosen book for the trip was 'The Fault in our Stars' by John Green. Oh my.. that book is good.... I wasn't however prepared for the feelss. Holy moly. Green makes you feel like you are watching the story take place on the stage right in front of you! I really need to see the film now that it is out in cinemas! But if you don't want like books to cry over I wouldn't read it. 

For those of you who don't know what book is about, the story follows the teenager Hazel Grace Lancaster as she goes through those teenage years but whilst also having cancer and the issues that come along with that whether that be relationships, doctors appointments, reality TV shows and mostly support group. I wont give the whole story away because you have to go read it for yourself.. definitely before the film comes out (I always think the film ruins the actual story in the book)

Another book that I read whilst away was Lauren Graham 'Someday, Someday Maybe', now you would have obviously got the picture that I love Gilmore Girls then I had to buy her book! The story follows Franny Banks within the final six months of her three year deadline to make it on Broadway. What I love about the story is that it shows how hard it can be to make it in New York City whilst battling earning a living and different relationships. 

Both of these books I definitely recommend if you are looking for that summer read. I read it on my Nook but you can find the both in most bookstores, online or instore.

Nook: 

Someday, Someday Maybe

The Fault in our Stars

You can also get them both on amazon here: 

Someday, Someday Maybe

The Fault in our Stars

Until next time

C xxxxxx

Things that I am obsessed with...

Hello guys!

So for today's post I am gonna let you know what I am obsessed with right about now.

Gilmore Girls
I don't really know where to start, this show really speaks my whole life through a TV show.. literally. I probably shouldn't say too much more as I actually did a post on it last month and am planning to do a full review for you all in the near future :) So watch this space!

Twizzlers
These sweets are the bomb.com, especially the cherry flavour. They can be quite hard to find in the UK but actually my local ASDA has started to sell them recently which is both a good thing and a bad thing. ANd i may or may not have bought a few whilst I was in America. *eating some whilst typing*

Grey's Anatomy 
This is another show that I have literally fallen in love with no word of a lie, just with the Gilmore Girls I did a post last month that you can check out to really understand how and what I love about this show.

Cath Kidston 
When it comes to brands I really love to support british grown and made and Cath Kidston is no acception. There is not many types of products that I haven't own/owned in the past. Now what I would say is that if you are not into bright colours you may struggle with some of the products but if you are liek me and love the vintage brights then check it out

Undiscovered Artists 
I am not a huge lover of the chart music. Never have been, probably never will be. I choose my bands and I stick to them. What I do like however is the Undisocovered artists, when I was at McBusted a few weeks ago one of their support acts was the Hollywood Ending. Check them out, they are sooo good!


Until next time

C xxxxxx

Sorry!

Hey Guys!! 

Really sorry but I don't have anything to post today as I have been super busy with jet lag and catching up with my life but I will definitely be back next week :) 

Until then, 

C xxxxxxx