High tea on High Street Kinsington

So, since I was WAY behind on blogging while I was abroad, I'm going to go back and reflect on the places I visited while I was in Spain. My first trip was to London. 
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One of my favorite places I visited while I was abroad was London. Yes, I know, it's not very eclectic compared to Morocco or something. But, I went with my sister who was also in Spain, and we decided to focus on going to the cute local spots instead of the big touristy ones which we had already visited anyway so it made it different than your average London trip to see Big Ben or the Eye of London (which are extremely cool too).

My favorite area was definitely High Street Kinsington. I could live there and drink high tea everyday. We found a TINY place called Candela's and it was perfect for an afternoon tea and scones!

My sister at Candela's, bring on the clotted cream!

Tea sandwiches (cucumber feta & mint, smoked salmon & cream cheese with dill and lemon), scones, clotted cream, and lemon curd...

A few of my other favorite parts of London:

Okay, who can't say they don't love Harrod's. Especially during Christmas time. 

Surprise! Opening of JCrew in London on Regent's Street. 

Annnnd... this one is obvious. Izzy's off to Hogwart's! (She was Slytherine, I was Gryffindor) 

Victoria & Albert Museum. Must go in London! 

Current Obsessions: March Edition

Here are a few things that I'm currently obsessing over the past few weeks.

1. Smart Barre! 

It's an amazing workout if you're not big weight lifting. I'm a runner, so I always get way too much cardio compared to weight lifting.

2. Green Smoothies- actually, I'm addicted. 

Maybe they are always the HEALTHIEST...I made one the other day with chocolate peanut butter in it...definitely recommend it if you are giving up desserts for lent ;)

3. Paperless Post

















Okay, if anyone is as in love with cards as I am, they will also be obsessed with Paperless Post. An eco-friendly way to send super cute cards. 

4. Chemex

I just got one for my birthday this year and can't go back. Even a French Press doesn't do the trick. Sidenote: Has anyone tried MADCAP coffee? The Ardi blend is my favorite. 

5. The Levo League

Great advice for young women professionals on interviewing, networking, powerful women to follow, etc. There is also job listings and Local Levo where you can connect with other women in your area! 

Check out their March Check List to know what things are going on this month!

Images: Google & Personal (Chemex)

Post-College/Study Abroad Real World Shock

Hello friends! I know this blog has been dead for quite sometime, but I was a busy college student for the past three and a half years, while now I am officially a college graduate! What?! I can't believe it either.

I just finished up my fall semester in Alicante, Spain. Studying abroad was something I waited for since high school when I went to Oxford for three weeks. I traveled all over the south of Spain and even Europe. I am so sad that I had to leave mi vida española. I already miss my host family and daily walks for a café con leche. Though, I know I'll be back someday! 

Here are some of my favorite things I did…

1. Los arroces más ricos del mundo 

2. Mercados - all the freshness!

3. Hiking to the top of Calpe

4. Barcelona! (and being with this boy)

4. New friends, and adventuring the pueblos 

Biar, Spain

Altea, Spain

Guadalest, Spain

5. Vino, vino, vino

Currently I am back home with my parents (typical college grad) and trying to find something to do with my life! As for now, I'm going to try to keep updating this blog with my post-college adventures.

Hasta pronto, amigos! 

Fish and Veggies

Last weekend was a good weekend filled with good food! This is my dinner from Sunday night. We made catfish on a wood plank with a delicious brown sugar rub, lobster tails, and asparagus all on the grill! I love cooking on the grill because everything always has such a better flavor. This weekend I'm going to try grilling some tofu with summer vegetables (squash and zucchini). There will definitely be a dessert in there as well. Maybe peaches and cream... :)

I also did a little baking. Not too hard when you have a bread machine. I decided on rosemary bread and it worked perfectly with our fish and asparagus. 


What are some of your favorite recipes to make on the grill? 

chocolate heaven

The other night I was having a major sweet tooth (nothing new there). So I was exploring around online to find something new to make. I always make cookies and cupcakes but this time I wanted to try something different. I found this chocolate soufflé recipe on one of my favorite blogs cupcakes and cashmere. She always has the most delicious recipes. You should definitely check her blog out if you haven't already!

Step one: dust two (or four) oven-safe mugs with cocoa powder

Step 2: Mix ingredients together

Step three: Pour batter into mugs and bake for approximately 7-10 minutes

Step four: Take out of oven and dust with powdered sugar

Step five: Eat! 

Everyone MUST try this recipe. It is heaven in a cup. Seriously.

New Beginnings

Hello hello! My name's Gabby. I'm a sophomore in college at a small school in the south. I am a fashion and food lover. I have been vegetarian for about a year and love it. I love to try new recipes, all vegetarian and now starting to do some vegan.


This is my first real blog so bare with me! I am going to try to post everyday, or at least four times a week about what I've been making.


Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy!