Saturday 8 March 2014

International Women's Day

Today is international women's day! 
You would think in 2014 that this day wasn't needed but in so many countries women have no rights. 
No right to have any money, work or decide who they are going to marry.
It's for these women we need this day!

Also I do love a little pressie, tehee. I'm going to demand a good ol´massage and dinner tonight ;) 


Idag är det internationella kvinnodagen!
Man skulle kunna tro att vi inte skulle behöva ha denna dagen år 2014 men alltför många kvinnor i alltför många länder har i princip inga rättigheter. 
Inga rättigheter att ha pengar, jobba eller gifta sig med vem dom vill. 
Det är för dessa kvinnor vi behöver denna dagen!

Sedan älskar jag att få presenter,hihi.  Tror jag ska kräva en massage och lagad middag dagen till ära ;)




Friday 7 March 2014

Yoga Friday

Started this day with an hour ashtanga yoga. After the class I did about 45 minutes leg and bum workout. Really awesome morning! 
This week has been very stressful but we have finally found an apartment, signed a contract and we are getting the keys on the 17th. I'm so excited! 
Once we are moved in I can focus on the blog again so I promise there will be loads of recipe and training posts. Stay tuned!
Have you all have a wonderful Friday!

Började denna dagen med en timma ashtanga yoga. Efter yogan blev det 45 minuter ben och rumträning. En bättre morgon helt enkelt!
Denna veckan har varit ganska stressig men har äntligen hittat en lägenhet, skrivit kontrakt och får nycklarna den 17:e. Wihoo!
När jag är inflyttad kommer jag kunna fokusera på bloggen igen och lovar massor med recept och träningsinlägg. Stay tuned!
Ha en toppen fredag allihopa!


Thursday 6 March 2014

Wantie!

I have to get this top! It's so nice and great price as well!

Måste köpa denna toppen! Snygg och till bra pris också!



From - Nelly

Wednesday 5 March 2014

Mexican buckwheat pancakes - my take on pancake day

Yesterday it was both "fettisdagen" and pancake day. For non swedes fettisdagen is the a day where we eat semlor which is a cardamom bun filled with almond paste and cream, utterly delicious but not very healthy. Since there's no semlor here in Gibraltar I did a healthy take on pancake day instead, by making savoury ones for dinner. They are gluten and sugar free and went down a treat!

To make enough buckwheat pancakes for 2 ppl you need -
2 eggs
3,5 dl milk of your choice
1,5 dl buckwheat flour
Pinch of salt 
50 ml butter

Mix your eggs with half the milk and stir in the flour little by little. Add the rest of your milk and melted butter. Mix until smooth. Should make 4-5 pancakes depending the size of your frying pan and how thick you make them. I used a slightly larger pan since we used them as wraps. 

I made mince beef with Mexican spice, kidney beans, sweet corn and coriander for ours. They are perfect for your lunchbox and can be filled with whatever you like, I like them with cottage cheese.

Igår var det både fettisdagen och pancake day. Eftersom det inte går att få tag i semlor här nere så bestämde jag mig för att göra en nyttigare variant utav pannkaksdagen. 
Jag gjorde bovetepannkakor som är gluten och sockerfria och hur goda som helst! 

Vi fyllde våra med en mexikansk köttfärsröra på köttförs, kidneybönor, majs och koriander men du kan fylla dom med vad du önskar. Perfekt i lunchlådan och dom funkar jättebra ihop med keso tex. 




Sunday 2 March 2014

Sof's trying - oil pulling

I'm oil pulling. In this very moment. 
What is oil pulling?
"Oil pulling or oil swishing is a traditional folk remedy that involves swishing oil in the mouth. It is mentioned in the Ayurvedic text Charaka Samhita, where it is called Kavala Gandoosha or Kavala Graha. Ayurvedic literature describes oil pulling as capable of both improving oral health and treating systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus or asthma"

How to?
Before breakfast take a teaspoon of coconut oil and swish around in your mouth for 20 minutes. Spit out (not in the sink as it clogs up the pipes!). After breakfast brush your teeth as normal.

Benefits?
Your mouth and teeth will feel so clean and you will get rid of lots of disgusting bacteria and it's been known to help your skin, scalp and hair.


Jag gör oil pulling i detta nu. 
 Vad är oil pulling?
 "Oil pulling or oil swishing is a traditional folk remedy that involves swishing oil in the mouth. It is mentioned in the Ayurvedic text Charaka Samhita, where it is called Kavala Gandoosha or Kavala Graha. Ayurvedic literature describes oil pulling as capable of both improving oral health and treating systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus or asthma"

Hur?
Direkt när du vaknat, innan du äter eller dricker något ta en tesked me kokosnötolja och swisha runt i munnen i 20 minuter. Spotta ut (inte i vasken!) och efter du ätit frukost borsta dina tänder som vanligt.
  
Fördelar?
Din mun och dina tänder kommer kännas väldigt rena. Du blir av med alla äckliga bakterier och det är bra för hud, hår, hårbotten. 

Have you tried oil pulling? Har du provat oil pulling?