FOOD, FAMILY, COOKIES, HIDDEN WEST END OF LONDON and R & R: 2013

time for bunny coonut cookies 

cute easter baking 

We had a variety of vegetarian middleeastern meals

recepies and food done by alina katchi

It was so nice to have a Easter Break from the intensive program at London College of Fashion, although i'm not much of a cook, I was able to bake and learn some new recepies form my sister who used to be a chef. Since she came from such a serious fine dining background, she loves to do fun recepies at home. I've featured some of our easter cookies and a few dishes from dinner. Mostly vegetarian, middle eastern inspired dishes, that highlighted the seasonal ingredients of Spring. It was nice to get to see the natural sights London has to offer. Most people think it is just a fast paced city, but there is so much more it has to offer including nature walks along the river, the Chiswick House and Chiswick Gardens. The Chiswick house also has a amazing Cafe, designed by award winning architects, Caruso St John. In 2011 the Café received three RIBA awards including London Building of the Year. There are very quaint english pubs along the river that seem to flow with the cascading river that has incredible views.

spring flowers in the bloom

light pinks, oranges, and corals 

the army of coconut bunnies

Shortbread cookies with coconut fur by alina katchi

Finally grabbing a relaxing flat white

my favorite european coffee drink: Flat White

on to the  Easter dinner:

Roasted Lamb, tomato, spninich by Alina Katchi 

Easter dinner:

courgette salad with red chili by alina katchi 

The magical west end of London

 the majestic hidden london only known by locals

THE MAGICAL WEST END OF LONDON

Feeding the birds by the river

 It was fun hiking though nature to watch the tide rise and fall. Be careful here, because the tide does rise quite high and my sister and I almost got trapped on the island! We had to walk though the river with our clothes and shoes on to get to the other side! We were completely soaked in the ice water, but I guess it was a memory we wont forget?
The quaint cottages along the way to the river are preserved in their original state and have the names of the homes and who they once belonged to inscribed on the facade of the homes.

THE MAGICAL WEST END OF LONDON

Charming mid century cottages in west london