Saturday

Good morning dear readers!

This morning I woke up after a great night’s sleep.

Last night I went to bed at 10.30pm (earlier than usual) and I’ve read for half an hour before sleeping, I think that helped.

Also, yesterday we bought a king size duvet (although the bed is a double) and that was also the reason I slept so well, the double size duvet was too small, so I was always waking up feeling cold in the middle of the night.

I also bought a lovely brushed cotton duvet set (I think cotton is not warm enough for Scotland), with otters on it.

I’ve always find otters cute, so sweet and adorable, swimming with their tummies up and holding hands (paws?)… Just thinking about them warms my heart!

I think Mackays duvet sets are great quality, with beautifully original patterns.

We’ve got quite a few at home, with deers, too…

I’m starting to notice that, since moving to Scotland, I’ve not been cooking much.

I do cook the occasional vegetables, and pasta, and I do put food in the oven instead of the microwave (lol), but I haven’t prepared, baked or knead anything with my hands.

Moreover, I’ve started to buy processed, unhealthy, frozen-food, chocolate and biscuits… I really need to stop buying those and go back to a healthier, more natural way of eating.

Okay, we are still eating salad, hummus, organic cheese, organic eggs, fruit and vegetables, but the problem is, I find so many nice ready meals at the supermarket and that makes me wonder “Why should I cook for hours when I could put this in the oven for 40 minutes while I’m free to do other stuff?”.

In Italy I was cooking much more and I wasn’t buying candies, chocolate, biscuits…

Maybe it’s the colder weather that is getting to me!

I’ve always enjoyed cooking. I find it satisfying and good for you to prepare your food, you can keep in control of the quantities: salt, sugar, butter, oil and whatnot.

Perhaps the problem is that this flat has been a holiday home for years, I’ve never cooked here, and I’m still keeping the habits that I had when I came to Scotland just on holiday.

But I need to keep in mind that this is not a holiday, and my body needs healthy, non-processed food!!!

What about you? Do you enjoy cooking?

I’d love to hear about your recipe recommendations.

Lots of love,

C.