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MOMENTS JOURNAL 📝 Who keeps a journal? I love writing but I’ve just never got into journaling 😩 In the last few years blogging has become my therapy through writing instead, my way of getting it all out. I’ve always said that blogging is my journaling. I just happen to post it for the whole world to read 😜 . . . When @jennifercockcroft sent me one of her Mindful Moments journals to trial I was intrigued. Was it something I would enjoy using? Or get anything out of? Or would I think it was a waste of time? 🤔 . . . I’ve written a blog post all about the experience, the link is in my bio 👆🏼 Journaling in moments rather than onto a big scary blank piece of paper was really powerful for me, maybe it could work for you too 💗 Jennifer just got the new prototype of the Moments Journal and they’re BEAUTIFUL 😍 Check out @jennifercockcroft and her highlights to see in full. . . Tell me about your journaling experience! Have you tried journaling? Do you do it regularly? Or never given it a chance? If you’re curious about the benefits of journaling I’d also recommend @me_and_orla Hashtag Authentic podcast episode with @megan.c.hayes all about how to journal yourself happy 😃 Such interesting listening from someone with a PhD in the subject of positive journaling! 👩🏽‍🎓
ALL THE THINGS 💗 One of the most important lessons I’ve learned about nutrition in the last few years is to increase variety to maximise your intake of all the good stuff. There’s so much more we need to learn about our food and how it’s nourishing us. So the last thing we should be doing is restricting whole food groups or cutting things out 🙅🏽‍♀️ . . . That’s why I’ve totally embraced the concept of a ‘Buddha Bowl’ in the last year to get in a little bit of everything. This one included a tuna steak, turmeric cauliflower, new potatoes, hummus, avocado, salad and a sprinkle of seeds 🤗 They’re also a brilliant way to use up lots of little bits from the fridge that need using - a big win in my book! 👊🏼 How do you get variety in your diet? 🤔
SUPPER CLUB HOSTS 👩‍❤️‍👩 Oh hi there! 🙋🏽‍♀️ It’s Vicky and Charlotte, your Supper Club hosts! 💗 We had such a wonderful time bringing together like-minded creative entrepreneurs earlier this month for an evening of food and conversation. No formal introductions, name badges, awkward ice-breakers or speakers. Just genuine chat over a tasty meal and a glass of wine 🍷 . . . Charlotte and I chatted yesterday about bringing Supper Club to Dublin (yeay! 🎉) and how it fits in with both of our plans for our businesses in the future. In amongst all the confusion and lack of clarity, it’s sometimes just nice to connect with others that have been through the same and can offer an ear and some supportive words of advice. What do you like best about being part of a community? 👩‍❤️‍👩
QUINOA CRUNCH 🥣 Prepping for The Reset last weekend I made myself this lovely big bowl of porridge (definitely a Daddy Bear portion size 🐻). It was made from millet flakes rather than my usual oats (thanks @rosemaryandrobert for leaving them in my cupboard!) and I stirred through some yummy @meridian days syrup to add sweetness and colour. To top it off I used banana and a lovely sprinkling of @homespun Quinoa Crunch with goji berry, cashew and coconut 🤗 A gorgeous little blend of crunchy goodness that our guests on @thereset_me enjoyed over the weekend too! What was in your bowl to start the week with? 🥣
SUPPER CLUB 🍽 We did it! We hosted a supper club! And a first for me (now I come to think about it): I served up a three course meal for 10 🤗 . . The focus was never meant to be on gourmet food, which isn’t my thing as a home cook. Instead it was all about bringing together like-minded creative entrepreneurs who want to be inspired by food and great conversation. No scripts, no speakers, no podiums to stand on and introduce yourself from. Just relaxed chats over a glass of wine and a delicious meal with a perfectly curated room full of people that YOU want to talk to 👌🏼 . . Charlotte @craftist_in_residence and I are talking about the future of Supper Club and how we see it evolving in 2019. If you want to be on the guest list in future mention it in the comments below or send me a DM. It’s gonna be for people in the know - and now you know! 😘😘 Watch this space! 🎉
SNACK ATTACK 👊🏼 Our lucky guests at Supper Club last week went home with a goody bag stuffed with treats including lots of snacking favourites from @clearspringuk. I absolutely loved these roasted seeds with goji berries, topping my banana and almond butter 😍 I also bought a mini milk frother recently so I can have a go at making @the_nutritionist_foodie matcha lattes from the comfort of the desk today! 😆 It’s so windy outside I don’t really fancy stepping out! 💨 Any tips on the perfect matcha latte? She’s a bit of a connoisseur! 🍵
YOU ARE WHAT YOU DO, NOT WHAT YOU SAY YOU’LL DO 💗 I set a mantra each month for myself. For September my mantra was “I like who I’m becoming. A lot.” I thought it was the right fit. But seeing it every day on the background of my phone started to make me think: this mantra makes it sound like I’m not happy right now with who I am or the life I’m living 🤔 . . I can’t help pulling together a few threads of things I’ve learned lately which make me rethink ‘becoming’ as the best thing I should be saying to myself. If you say affirmations they should be about the present. If you want to know what it’s like to live with a particular mindset: maybe less fear, less comparison or taking more risk - you can try it right now. If you want to take a certain action or live a certain lifestyle, you can! You ARE that person. Your thoughts and actions ARE you. How empowering is that? 💫 . . I’m doing a lot of things I never imagined I would 5 years ago. This person I am right now and the things I’m doing don’t come without doubt, questions, frustration, fear and confusion. I’m not sugar coating it. But I like the life I am leading and I can make it more of what I want by putting into practise everything I dream and hope for right now. Today. No excuses. Just me and the future I’d love for myself ✨ . . Imagine if you had all the skills, all the confidence, all the belief, all the clarity, all the knowledge you think you need to become the person you’d like to be, what would you be doing right now? What decision would you make? How would you design your day? Where would you go? Who would you spend time with? What would you do with your time? Do that today. Even just a little bit. Because you ARE that person 👊🏼
SOBER FOR OCTOBER 🍷 Today I’m saying goodbye to Portugal and hello to the rest of October, a month during which I’ll be going Sober For October. I know many of you won’t think it’s a big deal, an increasing amount of people are tee-total these days 🥂 But I love a drink and having moved to Ireland last year it’s fair to say I enjoy the relaxed approach the Irish have to a few beverages 🍻 . . However for me the decision was easy cut out the booze this month. Three young mothers known to me have been diagnosed with cancer in the last year. Women with amazing families, inspiring lives and so much to offer the world that cancer shouldn’t put a stop to 👊🏼 Going Sober For October will raise money for @macmillancancer, supporting people affected by cancer. Right now I can’t think of anything more I can do or say to show support and love for those women fighting the Big C 💗 . . If you would like to make a donation I’ve put the link in my bio 👆🏼 Cheers to this month 🥂
#ad SWEETCORN CHOWDER 🌽 The nights are drawing in and the temperature has plummeted, so I’ve been in the kitchen making batches of soup to keep me warm as winter approaches 🥣 This sweetcorn chowder is the perfect warming bowl. Made with turmeric, cumin and chilli to heat you right through, I’ve also used @tasteofavonmore’s Cooking Cream for a really rich and silky finish and a swirl on top with fresh coriander. Bright yellow perfection! 💛 . . . Soup is the ideal quick and easy meal for busy people. This recipe makes at least 4 portions (depending on how hungry you are!) and served up with some soft brown bread it’s super filling. Soup is great to freeze in portions and then defrost when you need a healthy meal pronto 👌🏼 . . . I made my chowder with corn from the cob, but canned sweetcorn works just as well. I’ve always thought it tastes different somehow from the cob, am I the only one?! 🤔
COUNTDOWN TO SUPPER CLUB 🍽 The countdown to Supper Club is officially on! This time next week Charlotte @craftist_in_residence and I will be basking in the glory of having hosted a wonderful evening of food and conversation for 10 creative entrepreneurs 🥂 Well I hope we will anyway! 😆 . . Dessert will be this poached pear cake, served with chai spiced yogurt and salted date caramel 🍰 And do you want to know the exciting news? The recipe is on the blog now so you can try a sneak preview! Head to the link in my bio to give it a try this weekend, it’s the perfect autumn pud 🍁🍂 . . What are you up to this weekend? More from @tallyrye @replenishyou #BestMe retreat in Portugal over on my Insta Stories where I’m helping @cerikitchen serve up amazing food to the lovely guests we met yesterday 👋🏼
MINDFUL MOMENTS ☀️ I’ve been working with an orchestra all this week and with so much going on I’ve realised I’ve often been doing things totally mindlessly. It reached a peak on Tuesday when I couldn’t remember if I’d switched the hot water urn off after I’d left the office. I remember standing by it making myself a drink, but could I remember turn it off? I went back to that office multiple times and had an intention to do it but.... did I? I managed to get all the way home before deciding I just had to go back and check 😩 Half an hour I could have been in bed but instead I was checking whether my mindless self had done something without my conscious brain realising 🙈 . . . Life is so ‘busy’ that often it feels like we’re just bystanders. Or on some sort of ride rather than being in control. I caught myself saying I felt like I was on a rollercoaster that I wanted to get off earlier this month 🎢 But guess what? I’m in the driving seat! I can choose how I turn up and feel present in this life and I need to do that more often 👊🏼 . . Some amazing things are happening in the next few weeks. This pic is of Casa Fuzetta in Olhão Portugal where I’ll be helping @cerikitchen serve up beautiful meals for the guests on @tallyrye @replenishyou retreat. Next week I’m co-hosting a Supper Club with Charlotte @craftist_in_residence for creative entrepreneurs. When I get back we’re off on our second @thereset_me retreat 💗 I thought my affirmation for this month was “I like who I’m becoming, a lot.” Turns out I’ve already BECOME someone my past self would be amazed at. I just need to show up and be in the present and recognise it a little bit more often 🙏🏼🙏🏼 . . PS. The urn was off by the way 😜
HELLO! 🙋🏽‍♀️ There are a few new people following here so I thought I’d do a little introduction. I haven’t done one in absolutely ages and as I’m constantly evolving (!) it’s probably a good exercise for me, just as much as it is for you 😆 . . My name is Vicky and I’m a coach, blogger and retreat host helping busy entrepreneurs find healthier ways to eat and live. The Flourishing Pantry is filled with tasty recipes, interviews with amazing female entrepreneurs and blog posts sharing tips, tools and ideas on how to feel your best while you grow a brand 💫 . . . I started training as a coach with @ericksoncoaching earlier this year and am absolutely loving being able to encourage and support incredible people achieve their goals. They have all the answers already - I just help discover them! 💪🏼 . . Together with Lauren @the_nutritionist_foodie I run @thereset_me: a series of retreats for women looking for space, time and tools to celebrate their achievements and plan for the future with likeminded people. Our next retreat is 12-14 October and we have a couple of spots left if you’d like to join 🤗 . . The blog is where it all started back in 2016. I was on a mission to heal my IBS and have since been on a journey working out what suits my body, how to tell nutrition fact from fiction and discovering that health is so much more than what’s on the plate 💚 My blog represents all that: from recipes to revelations, inspiration to interviews. . . Tell me about you! What got you following? What are you most passionate about and what do you love to come to Instagram to see more of? I’m all ears 🤗