Review: Prestige Flowers Online Flower Delivery Service You know it’s going to be a good day when flowers arrive. My day changed in an instant. How amazing is that? Such a simple gesture can change your whole day. Which got me thinking, why do we only wait for special occasions to buy someone flowers? Or any gift for that matter? ...
Super Simple Delicious Blueberry Pancakes Ingredients FOR THE PANCAKES: 200g self-raising flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 50g caster sugar 1 egg Pinch of cinnamon 50g melted butter 250ml milk 125g cottage cheese 225g blueberries 15g butter TO SERVE: 8 rashers of streaky bacon A little extra butter, melted Maple syrup Method Mix the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon and ...
Review & Giveaway: Lumene Valo Vitamin C Glow Boost Essence with Hyaluronic Acid We love this product here at Vivre Le Rêve, it has really made a noticeable improvement to the look and feel of our skin. Vitamin C essence from Lumene will revive fatigued and dull-looking skin and increase skin hydration for a smoother, plumper complexion. It’s a clear ...
How To Fake Thick & Expensive Looking Hair A Good Haircut The biggest mistake is not investing in a good haircut. If you have fine hair it can be tricky to keep it looking healthy. Lots of layers can make strands appear thinner, making it harder to achieve volume. A good hair cut will make it feel weightless rather than ...
Reading charity launches ‘Back to School’ campaign to reach more struggling readers across England than ever before As the new academic year approaches, national reading charity Beanstalk is stepping up its search for volunteers to help reach more children than ever before with its potentially life-changing reading support programmes. More than 1,000 volunteers are needed nationwide to join Beanstalk’s network ...
Light & Fresh Thai Coconut Fish Curry Ingredients 3tbsp vegetable oil 2 shallots, thinly sliced 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 3tbsp green curry paste 2x400ml tins coconut milk 100ml chicken or fish stock 2tbsp fish sauce 1tsp sugar 3 kaffir lime leaves 12 cherry tomatoes, halved 600g white fish fillets, cut into pieces Handful green beans, ...
Tomato, Parma Ham & Ricotta Fritatta Ingredients 6 eggs 60 ml double cream 2 tbsp grated Parmesan Pinch of salt & pepper 3 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 medium red skinned potato, peeled and thinly sliced 170 g cherry tomatoes, halved 4 slices parma ham 110 g ricotta 2 tbsp finely sliced chives Method Preheat ...
Our Top Tips For A Clutter-Free Life Change your mindset In a consumer-driven culture, a lot of us have too much stuff. We tend to squeeze as much as we can in our space so unnecessarily. If you are someone who finds it hard to let go of things, then changing your mindset will help you immensely. You really need ...
Review & Giveaway: DHC Olive Essentials Set We’re excited to be featuring this wonderful olive essentials set from DHC. This set contains botanical-based formulas for all skin types. It features four of their original and bestselling skincare items. We think that it’s a fantastic introduction to the Japanese 4-step routine and anyone seeking simple, complete antioxidant skincare. Including in the ...
Giveaway: Beautiful Dartington Crystal Handmade Vases We’re super excited to be featuring Dartington Crystal again here at Vivre Le Rêve. If you’ve not experienced Dartington glassware before, then you’ve been missing out. It exudes quality and luxury and if I’m honest, by far my favourite thing about it, is the fuss guests make when you host with it. Every single ...
Raspberry Muffins with Crumbly Topping Ingredients FOR THE TOPPING 40g butter, chilled and chopped 50g plain flour 2tbsp sugar 2tbsp chopped pecan nuts FOR THE MUFFINS 320g plain flour 2tsp baking powder ½tsp bicarbonate of soda Pinch of salt Pinch of cinnamon 150g caster sugar 1tsp finely grated orange zest 300ml buttermilk 2 eggs 100g butter, melted 150g fresh or ...
Are Carbs Really THAT Bad For You? Whether you watch your weight or not, you’ll most likely have heard about how bad carbohydrates are for you. It all started with the arrival of the Atkins diet in 1972. While initial studies suggested all carbohydrates are transformed into fat in the body, more recent research has revealed that if you’re eating ...