RECIPE OF THE WEEK : Pearl Couscous, Tomato and Avocado Salad Recipe

ELLEN

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Hi everyone , 
Todays post is a brand new recipe that I found and tried out and I'm really pleased with the outcome. Being at uni I've been trying to look for some easy and healthy recipes to cook in my flat while I'm on the go. This recipe is fast and delicious and its for anyone looking for a light lunch or a simple side dish with dinner, it works for everything. 

Ingredients you'll need : 
Pearl couscous 
Avocado 
Tomatoes on the vine 
1 tbsp olive oil
Sprinkle of rock salt
Ground pepper


Directions : 

1. Begin by chopping up the avocado and tomatoes into small chunks, chop finely 
2. Take 1 mug of pearl couscous for a big portion, place into pot of boiled water
3. Put on low heat for 10-11 minutes until water is fully absorbed. 
4. Put vegetables on top on pearl couscous, mix together. 
5. Drizzle some olive oil on top, stir together, with a dash of rock salt and ground pepper. 
6. Extra tip - for an extra sweet taste, add some sweetcorn. 

Here are some pics of my dish. Hope you all enjoy and send me in your pics if you've tried it out! 

Exploring Dubrovnik, Croatia

ELLEN

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Hi everyone, if you follow me on social media you will know that in the summer I took a trip to the beautiful Dubrovnik, Croatia. It was magical. I went with my mum for a relaxing girls trip, and we were blown away with the timeless, authentic beauty of the town. 
We stayed at a beautiful hotel, it is very a reasonably priced hotel, called 'Hotel Croatia', based in Cavtat, which is a 30min drive and 45min boat ride from the Old town of Dubrovnik. We were so impressed with the hotel, incredible food, and the views from the pool and restaurants were breathtaking. I would recommend anyone to stay in this hotel , it is ideal for couples and group trips. Staying in Cavtat was the best idea, as Dubrovnik is an extremely busy town, it was great to be relaxed in our hotel and get some peace and quiet. Cavtat boasts incredible views and excellent fish and meat restaurants. If you don't want your accommodation to be in the hustle and bustle of the city, stay in Cavtat. 
The staff at the hotel were so helpful and they guided us with where to go. As for the Old Town of Dubrovnik, I was totally blown away with its stunning views, from the winding streets to rooftop glimpses, the place is a gem.  Must have's in the old town would be to walk the city walls and to do the cable car, you are guaranteed some of the best views you will ever see, and it is priceless. Take walks through the narrow street, exploring the antique shops and tasting the lovely food, and for sure to do a guided walk and learn all about how Dubrovnik suffered through the war. Exploring the city was so much fun, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably priced, worthwhile trip in the summer. 

Links : 
Hotel Croatia - http://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/en/hotel-croatia-dubrovnik-cavtat/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Google-places
Guide info - http://www.dubrovnik-guide.net/info.htm

The beautiful view from the Hotel restaurant of the Cavtat Port. 

Poolside

Breathtaking view from my sunbed. 

Straight off the boat, and into the Old City

Gelato heaven...

One of Dubrovnik's traditional restaurants

Cavtat port

The Hotel restaurant 

The gorgeous indoor pool

The port again

View from the old city walls

It's been a while ....

ELLEN

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Hi guys... I'm back! I haven't blogged in forever and it feels so good to get back into the swing of things again! I stopped blogging because I just felt disconnected to the process. I was really unhappy with my blog design, and chose to focus on other things, like writing for other publications and I started to place my focus more on my presenting. Also, I started university and moved to a brand new city so that took up loads of time. But now that I have settled in, I am ready to get back to it and I can't wait! The problem with blogging is that it's so hard to stay committed to it, and it is so easy to let it slip, but not this time. Here's to a new year full of brilliant new posts! Have you taken a huge blog hiatus? I'd love to know? Leave your comments below xo