|| BISTRO | BREAKFAST

Recreate that cafe culture in your own kitchen and start the morning with bistro style crockery, table linen and barista equipment. Also included recipes both healthy as well as a little indulgent, plus my own recipe for my favourite low G.I., high fibre breakfast. 

Above images: 1.Coffee Drip instagram 2.ManiLife Peanut Butter RECIPE: sourdough toast spread with almond milk yogurt, drizzle with peanut butter and top with slices of banana and a sprinkling of seeds 3.Normann Copenhagen Craft Salt and Pepper Mill 4.Bakery Bits all the equipment and ingredients to make your own fresh crusty baguettes    

Above image: Sage The Barista Touch™ bean to cup coffee machine

Above images: 1. La Redoute Léon set of 4 cereal bowls in blue (also available in pink and pale green 2.Sage The Barista Touch™ bean to cup coffee machine in Black Truffle 3.BBC Food RECIPE click here for a low G.I. high protein breakfast of Overnight oats with apple, blueberries and nuts   

Above image: Fellow 'Stagg' Pour over kettle available in the UK here

Above images: 1. my morning Nespresso espresso by The Paper Mulberry 2.Knopps Knoppifier hot chocolate maker (yes please)! 3.Normann Copenhagen Mormor blue and white checked tableware 4.LinenMe Cafe apron in grey stone linen  

Above image: Royal Doulton Coffee Studio range of tablewareAbove images: 1.Grind compostable coffee pods Nespresso compatible with refillable tin 2.Rosslyn Coffee instagram photo by @vieravirag (a beautiful instagram feed) 3.Villeroy & Boch 'It's my match' powder mug Uni 4.Rosslyn Coffee with gorgeous food photography by David Robson of @robson.eats  

Above image:Knoops range of chocolate for making the perfect hot chocolate (I adore the packaging)!

Above images: 1.Nicolas Vahé Lemon Curd, stir into yogurt, spread onto toast or layer up on top of yogurt and oats 2.The Paper Mulberry my own RECIPE (see the bottom of the post for the 'how to') for a healthy, low G.I., high fibre breakfast  3.Hotel Chocolat stylish 'PodCups' (pair) in white ceramic created by Royal College of Art ceramicist Andrew Wicks 4.Fabrique Bakery photo by @the_lazyfoodie   

Above image: Normann Copenhagen 'Bliss' tableware range and Salon tray

Above images: 1.The Conran Shop Linen napkin in Thistle 2.Sue Pryke Mr & Mrs Teaspoon in heavenly chalky pastel shades 3.Sue Pryke gorgeous Mr & Mrs ceramic Teastrainer, mug and spoon 4.Sage Appliences    

Above image: Royal Doulton Coffee Studio range Espresso cups and saucers set of 4

Method: Take a handful of raspberries, add a sliced banana, then 40g of All-bran, top with 2 desert spoons of 0% fat Greek yogurt (Fage is my favourite!), sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts and mixed seeds and add a splash of skimmed milk - Enjoy!

Above images: The Paper Mulberry, spoon 'Polished Knot' desert spoon by Culinary Concepts, linen napkin by Linen Me

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. 

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

  

|| BISTRO | COFFEE part one

LOCATION: UK
DESCRIPTION: Artisan coffee roasters/shops/bistro cafés

Trending around the UK are specialist artisan coffee bean roasters. Many not only sell the most amazing coffee (online or in store), but also offer their own "space" where you can indulge in a true coffee lovers experience. Bistros, cafés and coffee bars each with their unique decor offer everything from pastries to full bistro meals. 

Spotlighting this month: Grind

Above image: Grind pale brass industrial style shelving against a grey marble wall

   Above image: Grind pale grey marble herringbone tiles inlaid with pale brass, herringbone wooden floor against minimal white and charcoal grey. Brass industrial fittings and grey marbled walls.

Above image: Grind grey marble huge counter and brass industrial chic

Above images: Grind  marble mosaic tiles intersect exposed brick walls, in house roasted coffee 

 Above image: Grind in house roastery white painted brick walls, grey concrete floor and stencilled coffee sacks

Above image: Grind black subway/metro tiles painted brick walls and industrial style lighting

Above image: Grind  black, red and neon: sex, coffee and rock n roll

Above images: 1.photo: Valeriia Volkova in Grind at the Royal Exchange with it's herringbone marble tiles 2.luster red coffee cup on brass inlaid marble table Grind and 3. Grind coffee tin again marble

Above images: Grind  

Above image: photo by Lululemon of the Covent Garden Grind

 Above image: photo by Christy Lam of instagram pause.rewind in the Covent Garden Grind. Marble + black quilted leather + red + coffee

HEADQUARTERS

Grind & Co.

8-10 New North Place

Shoreditch, London

EC2A 4JA

020 3019 1806

SHOP: http://grind.co.uk/shop

EAT IN: 

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

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PLACES TO STAY | SIFNOS | GREECE

VERINA HOTEL | SIFNOS | GREECE:

Relaxed luxury chic boutique suites and villas set amongst the peaceful Sifnos countryside. The stylish Verina Astra consists of 7 small whitewashed villas perched high on the cliff overlooking the endless blue Aegean sea across the infinity pool 

Key features:

Rustic plaster walls, textured natural dyed linen, sun bleached earth shades, simple minimal furniture  

Facilities:

air-conditioning; internet access; minibar; CD player;coffee machine; hairdryer; t.v.; safe; Coco-mat bedding and bed linens,bathrobes and slippers; beach towels; infinity pool    

Above image: Sofia Konstantakopoulou - Verina Hotel | olive tree in dappled shade

Above image: Sofia Konstantakopoulou - Verina Hotel | slatted wooden sun loungers

Above images: Sofia Konstantakopoulou - Verina Hotel | outdoor bench against rustic stone wall | French "bandstand" chairs | outdoor dining 

Above image: Sofia Konstantakopoulou - Verina Hotel | folding glass doors to the Verina Hotel breakfast room | simple bistro dining  

Above image: Sofia Konstantakopoulou - Verina Hotel | deep chalky shades of grey blue and brown | breakfast dining rustic bistro style

Above images: Sofia Konstantakopoulou - Verina Hotel | "the big blue" Mediterranean sea | white washed Greek villages | blue shutters and olive trees

Above images: Sofia Konstantakopoulou - Verina Hotel | rustic shades  of luxury loom spun linen

Above images: Sofia Konstantakopoulou - Verina Hotel | yoga overlooking the deep blue ocean | rustic chic boutique styling

Above image: Sofia Konstantakopoulou - Verina Hotel | the infinity pool against a minimal stone exterior

Above images: Sofia Konstantakopoulou - Verina Hotel | white washed Greek villages | iconic painted shuters

Above images: Sofia Konstantakopoulou - Verina Hotel | traditional chalky pale blue shutters against white washed walls | fresh Manoura fig salad 

Above image: Sofia Konstantakopoulou - Verina Hotel | relax in the contemporary adirondack chairs | uninterrupted views of the endless blue ocean 

Above images: Sofia Konstantakopoulou - Verina Hotel | Sifnos Island Greece

CONTACT DETAILS

Verina Hotels

Platys GialosSifnos84003Greece

Tel:+30 6976 867641

info@verina.gr

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

Bistro Kitchen

Stylish, chic with a utilitarian charm the relaxed 'bistro' inspired kitchen. Bring the vibrant cafe culture to your own home with delicatessen graphics, utility cookware and no fuss linens.. Colour palette: chalkboard black, cappuccino and latte, stainless steel grey, herb green and milk white. Cook, eat, relax and enjoy! (This is a long post so it may take some time to load!)

Above image: by Frida Ramstedt of the brilliant blog Trendenser showing the House Doctor stand at Formex 2013 showing the gorgeous gourmet goodies of Nicolas Vehe 

Above images: 1.mini tajine in black from the super trendy shop Tierlantijn 2.gorgeous 'Beat' pendant lights 'Fat' and 'Tall' by Tom Dixon 3.suggested colour scheme by The Paper Mulberry (The colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated) 4.Ultra useful Pantry Module 2 by The Salcombe Trading Company 5.Tarragon white wine vinegar by Nicolas Vehe from Tierlantijn 6.Stelton Miller black bread bag from Homebits

Above image: Restaurant and Pizzeria La Cucineria - Rome Italy

Above image: Bottle pepper grinder from Menu by Norm Architects Copenhagen 

 RECIPE: Grilled Asparagus & Feta Salad from the fabulous blog Once Upon a Chef

Above images: 1. wine thermometer from Menu by Norm 2.suggested colour scheme by The Paper Mulberry(The colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated 3.Delicious food photography Trine Thorsen  4.re-useable zip bags by Nicolas Vehe from Tierlantijn  5. Fabulous food photography Trine Thorsen 6.the stunning dining chairs of blogger Pethra Etc 

Above image: Monocle Cafe London report by Superfuture

Above image: heavenly contemporary kitchen, dining space designed by  De Bosbeke

Above images: 1.Interior styling by Femke Pastijn 2.Series 7 chair in matte walnut by Arne Jacobsen from The Conran Shop 3.suggested colour scheme by The Paper Mulberry(The colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated 4.Fritz Hansen showroom designed by Space Copenhagen (gorgeous idea for a kitchen!) 5.the brilliant 'Hang around' spoon designed by KiBiSi manufactured by Muuto from Twenty Twenty One 6. Hand cut gourmet spagetti (great packaging design) by Williams-Sonoma 

Above image: architectural photography by Confinivisi Italy of Greta's bar

Above images: 1. Fabulous photography of Trine Thorsen 2.'Frost' glassware by Stelton at Bungalow 5 3.Bottle pepper grinder from Menu by Norm Architects Copenhagen 4.suggested colour scheme by The Paper Mulberry(The colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated 5.Cote Bastide linen tea towels from Atelier Home & Garden

Above image:pale wood and stone kitchen with a utilitarian industrial feel Marseille from the MK collectie - Middlekoop

Above image: pale blonde wood and grey at the super stylish Wiesergut Design Hotel Austria

Above images:(Every kitchen needs an espresso machine!)styling by Femke Pastijn 2. RECIPE: Grand Marnier Chocolate Volcano Cake from the Holland America Line Culinary Arts Centre 3.Editorial photography Line T. Klein 4.contemporary dining at The Kitchen on Maison Estate South Africa featured by Elle Decoration 5.suggested colour scheme by The Paper Mulberry(The colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated 

Above image:Stunning black kitchen diner by Beatrix Rowe Interior Design (photography Shannon McGrath)

Above images and RECIPE: Coffee & Nutella Macarons by Call Me a Cup Cake

Above images: 1.Cappuccino mugs from Tierlantijn 2.Factory style industrial stool from Tierlantijn 3.suggested colour scheme by The Paper Mulberry(The colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated 4.Fog linen cafe apron from Atelier Home & Garden  5.RECIPE: Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Ice cream by Naturally Ella 6.Huge industrial factory lighting, mixed chairs and rustic dining Menu by Norm Architects Copenhagen  

Above images:Capital Kitchen by Mim Design

Above image: clean contemporary pale wood kitchen by De Bosbeke

Above images: 1.Vintagte Medea chairs by Vittorio Nobili cira 1955 by Vintage Interiors 2.suggested colour scheme by The Paper Mulberry(The colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated 3.wine from the fabulous Maison Estate South Africa 4.Rozzi's bistro design by Mim Design 5.contemporary dining at The Kitchen on Maison Estate South Africa

Above image: Babel restaurant South Africa

For more information on anything shown in the above images and links to tutorials, please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their respective web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

The colour swatches shown above I create as a suggestion for furnishings, carpets, ornaments, fixtures, fittings and paints. They do not come from manufacturers charts but I am sure that if you want to use them for paint colours that your favourite supplier will be happy to help match them.  

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

 

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