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04/05/2022

It's time! The Big Idea final is tonight!

Thanks to everyone that shared and voted! Every vote counts and we are amazed at the early support we have had and its only the beginning!

As a finalist we will be taking part in the Accelerator Summer Start up programme! So watch this space as The City Herbarium is going from strength to strength and We are so excited to share all the developments with you all!

Thank you for being apart of our journey and be sure to follow for Final results and ongoing Updates

08/04/2022

THE CITY HERBARIUM FULL PITCH IS NOW LIVE!!!!!

WATCH AND VOTE FOR THE CITY HERBARIUM

https://tinyurl.com/THE-CITY-HERBARIUM

We are excited to be beginning this amazing journey into clean beauty!

TCH main focus is giving small ethnic business a collective platform to make clean beauty accessible for mutli ethnic consumers.

We are passionate about creating a system where we can give back to each other whilst having an outlet that's for positive change for us and the earth.

TCH is an bespoke outlet dedicated to empowering business partnerships for sustainable beauty

Thank you all for supporting TCH and we cannot wait to start this journey with you all

The City Herbarium
Luxury Refined, Elegance Defined

23/03/2022

THE CITY HERBARIUM IS A INCLUSIVE BESPOKE CLEAN BEAUTY OUTLET FOR MULTI ETHNIC CONSUMERS OWNED BY MULTI ETHNIC WOMEN LAUNCHING SOON!!!

03/03/2022

ACCELERATOR!! Start up Event!

So happy to be here and actively pursuing my business dreams, and what better place to share my journey than here!

Today I will be coached on how to maximise my idea and turn it into a real viable business!

By the end of the day I'll be able to pitch my idea to a professional panel and be on my way to launching the next phase!

21/02/2022

Hey everyone,

Thanks for supporting my page!!

I will be making some major changes to my blog and also launching a new business.

So this page will require some rebranding and I will be sharing my new page over the coming weeks once it's ready.

I appreciate you all sticking with me and I can't wait to share my new project ❤️

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10/01/2022

Post Gym Meal 🏋️‍♂️

Recreated a starter dish I had recently (previously posted) and another take on a Steak dinner 😋

Done my steak as usual, pan fry with garlic, sprig of thyme and a k**b of butter and let it rest

Accompanied with Chilli Bacon Lardons with spinach

Roasted Mix veg with Cavelo Nero Crisps

And Fine Runner Beans

05/01/2022

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY FOLLOWEES AND BEYOND 🙂

After a long winter break to refocus, I'm trying to make the effort to get back to the fun things in my life like The City Herbarium

I've needed a social media break as I'm always so busy in my personal life that something has to give

I've joined a new gym today and had an amazing first workout of the year, I know that staying in the gym consistently does wonders for my mental health

So I started my day with Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf (Fever Grass) Tea and a lovely bowl of Overnight oats with Clean Peanut Butter, this recipe reminds me of Sugar puffs 😋

Added to Overnight oats was Baobab and Ashwaganda Powders for more nutrients

Snacked on protein snack and an orange, plus a post gym recovery shake.

Dinner is Homemade Broccoli Cream with Tuna, pictured.

Broccoli cream doesn't actually have cream, blended with pasta water, k**b of butter, one garlic Clove and some grated Parmasan. I added half a tsp of basil pesto just for an extra kick

Back at it tomorrow 🙌🏾

02/12/2021

BODY COMPOSITION 🙂

So although I haven't been working out as much as usual I am still an active person luckily

I've managed to gain 5pounds in about 5 weeks without compromising my recent gains

Body fat and fat mass has decreased, skeletal muscle has increased, which I have been trying to achieve whilst gaining weight for about 3 months

Finally, I'm on a steady growth in the right direction

27/11/2021

Really great local find 🙌🏾

Going to be drinking it religiously and will also make syrup out of it for my daughter

05/11/2021

Rare selfie 🧏🏽‍♀️

This weekend at my herbalism course, is all about kitchen pharmacy and Winter remedies

Look forward to sharing that with you all

Also will be updating my Book of the month after a hiatus for October

Will also be sharing some stuff from my Biomedical studies 🙌🏾

31/10/2021

Sunday Dinner 😁

So nope this isn't the healthiest of meals but its traditional for a Sunday!

I've been craving this meal for weeks and sometimes it's better to have an occasional 'treat' then to obsess over all the things you 'cant' eat. Much more stressful than just having the cheat meal

Will make sure I make up for it in the gym this week but definitely worth it after a long week of assignments due, well worth a roast potatoe reward

28/10/2021

Chicken Pho

Very first attempt so not entirely accurate but definitely a good attempt

Broth tastes amazing!!!!

Not my recipe, found one online and tried to make it work with what I had

Will make another attempt to perfect it, then will share the recipe

Yummy 😋

26/10/2021

Rib Eye steak dinner for two 😋

Caramelised Red Onion & Goats cheese tart

Braised brocoli & Cauliflower

Slightly indulgent meal today but fancied a treat

Very yummy and definitely will be adding to personal collection to make again

Decided to go rare/ medium today and be brave lol, I don't usually have my meat this rare.

2nd plate is for my daughter so kept that to medium

Honestly really nice meal for under £10

16/10/2021

Restaurant Meal

So eating out can be challenging when your trying to eat clean but every often you find something delicious on a menu that won't pile on the pounds

Pollo Milanese & Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Lovely start to my day

That being said I'll be out all day so will see what I can pick up throughout the day

Did 1.5 hours yesterday in the gym so important that my post gym meal are on point

11/10/2021

Post gym meal 😌

Will be aiming to head to the gym this week at least four times

Managed to get on steps machine today finally and done 30 flights, will push for more next session

Had a lot of protein today so didn't want to have much with the steak plus it was amazing didn't need much to go with it

I'm looking into my body composition so that I can really understand what I'm actually doing in the gym and will share that here

Steak dinner 🙂

Rump steak

Braised greens (brocoli, peas, cabbage, leeks and green beans)

Simple salt and pepper seasoning on steak, pan fried

Finished with small amount of butter,garlic and thyme

05/10/2021

Overnights Oats 😁

Time for another recipe, this ones on the sweet side but with no added sugars it’s still absolutely guilt free and yummy

This one is inspired by a friends recipe

MANGO & VANILLA OVERNIGHT OATS

Overnight oats base ( see previous posts)

Added ingredients:

Mango Pulp
Mango Sliced
Vanilla protein powder
Organic Baobab powder
Cacao powder
Madagascan Vanilla extract
Chia seeds

27/09/2021

Trying out some new animal friendly products

The overall goal is to Eli a my plastic usage and any harmful ingredients

Slowly but surely I aim to have a ‘plastic’ free bathroom within 6 months

Most excited about using the avocado co-wash

The Argon Soap is amazing and smells amazing

25/09/2021

Curry Mutton 😀

With -

Dhal Puri Roti
Coconut and Cumin Spice Rice
Homemade Coleslaw
Fried Plantain

Dinner was epic 😁
Plus more than enough leftovers for tomorrow

25/09/2021

Health foods 😀

So I’m making an effort to transform my cupboard into a source of nutrition rather than just be fed

I will be posting what I intend to do with both to show their many uses once out of their dried states

Both are excellent additions to your cupboards and I 100% recommend

Stay tuned for future posts

25/09/2021

CARROT CAKE OVERNIGHT OATS 😁

So I’ve been meaning to post this recipe for a while now, it’s a perfect weekend breakfast

This might be my new favourite as it’s just so dessert like but healthy

Honestly this will make your day!!! Very comforting and delicious!

Dry
250g Oats
60g carrot, finely grated
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice / ground mix spice
1 tbsp Chia seeds
3 tbsp raisins

Wet
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp Honey
300ml Oat milk or any milk of your preference

You can leave overnight to become yummy or at least 90mins

24/09/2021

Red Snapper Escovitch 😋

With Steamed Cabbage, Sweet potato and Yam

Fried Plantain

Haven’t made Escovitch in so long but defo worth it came out perfect

After a cold I need some good food to bring back up my strength 🙏🏾

21/09/2021

Impromptu Herb Walk 😀

15/09/2021

Love Lymph Tea 😁

A lovely tea made by an amazing plant scientist 🙌🏾

Great evening tea, chilled evening 🙌🏾

Also want to say thanks for the support so far, reached over 100 followers in a short time 🙏🏾

Tea ingredients:

Red Clover -Trifolium pratense Cleavers - Galium aparine
Nettle - Urtica diocia
Calendula - Calendula officinalis

“A lovingly hand-blended tea, these herbs support flow in your body. The lymphatic system is a key part of our immune and detoxification systems, and stagnation can lead to fluid build up and congestion”.

https://www.laztheplantscientist.com/extracts/p/lymph-love-tea

13/09/2021

Mushroom Risotto 😁

Absolutely love this dish, definitely one of favourite vegetarian recipes

Takes patience and love but it’s so worth it

Lovely earthy warming hearty dish 😋😋

09/09/2021

SEPTEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH

THE WILD FLOWER KEY - FRANCIS ROSE

Just one of many from the Betonica Reading List

This will become an essential part of my Liabrary helping me to better understand and identify plants

Not a reading book as such but still really important point of reference

Will post a few more pages this month

05/09/2021

STONEHENGE 😁😁

View from the car lol

Technically I’ve seen it in person

Just another highlight of the weekend

05/09/2021

Devon 😁😁

I’ve had the most amazing weekend at Betonica, meeting our teachers and all the other students

Really inspiring to meet others on the same journey

Tea tasting was epic 🙌🏾

Can’t wait to come back here in November

04/09/2021

DEVON 😁😁😁

View from my Cottage 🙏🏾

First seminar weekend of my Herbalism course 👌🏾

Beginning a well overdue journey , been intrigued by Herbalism for a long time now and I’m sure my friends and family are sick of me going on about it lol but finally I’m in my element starting a new chapter in my life

Being alone in the countryside has been daunting but I’m willing to embrace everything this trip/course has to offer

Betonica 👌🏾

02/09/2021

Southend on Sea 😁

Last day out before we are back to normality

Haven’t posted much as getting prepped for my courses 🙌🏾🙌🏾

Starting this weekend I will be in Somerset beginning my Herbalism Course! So excited and will be sharing with you all my journey

Beyond excited 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

18/08/2021

ROADSIDE FINDS 😁

Prunus domestica -
European Plum

There’s food everywhere if you look 👀🙏🏾

17/08/2021

Homemade boneless Curry Chicken with Gluten Free Basmati 😁

Been avoiding rice lately due to my gluten intolerance but this rice is a game changer 🙌🏾🙌🏾

AUGUST BOOK OF THE MONTH 📚📚 KEW The Gardeners Companion to Medicinal Plants:An A-Z of Healing Plants and Home Remedies M...

17/08/2021

12/08/2021

Roadside Finds 😊

Prunus cerasifera - Cherry Plum Tree 😍

Another yummy find on a walk 😁

11/08/2021

Gym session 😊

Having a slight setback which is really difficult to mentally overcome

This was my first time back in the gym yesterday in ten days and today I’m yet to go 🥴

Although I’m enjoying my health journey there are days when I’m not feeling like myself and struggle to do my usual activities

It’s important that no matter your goals you don’t put too much pressure on yourself as you’ll most likely quit forever

I’ll be back in the gym tomorrow but won’t be stressing about the missed sessions as it’s counter productive

09/08/2021

Roadside Finds 😊

Lovely walk on the rain and came across these beauties 🍃🌼

Veronica spicata - Spiked Speedwell
Hypericum calcynum - Rose-of-Sharon ( St John’s Wart )
Cronus Kousa - Kousa dogwood

As my knowledge and research increases I’ll add as much as I can

Veronica spicata - Aerial Parts

Uses:

Expectorant to alleviate symptoms of Bronchitus and Asthma

Tea can be used for inflammations eg Gout and rheumatism

In Herbal medicine it is known for its uses as an appetite stimulant, ease respiratory and gastrointestinal complaints

Hypericum / Rose-of-Sharon

St John’s wart has been one of the most studied herbs with focus being on its anti-depressant actions

Uses:
Traditional as mentioned it’s an anti-depressant and has shown to be effective with Anxiety and S.A.D

Recent studies indicate immune repair and antibacterial properties

Cornus Kousa not native to the UK but as it’s growling healthy here I included it

Native to Asia, it’s typical used for Baked goods such as cakes and breads and also Jams

08/08/2021

Roadside finds 😊

There’s so much food and Herbs readily available if you pay attention

Foraging doesn’t need to be a huge effort, all these pictures come from a random walk on a residential road

Malus pupils - Apple Tree
Lavandula angustifolia - Lavender
Rubus ulmifolius - Blackberries

04/08/2021

Alexandra Palace

01/08/2021

AUGUST BOOK OF THE MONTH 📚📚

KEW
The Gardeners Companion to Medicinal Plants:
An A-Z of Healing Plants and Home Remedies

Monique Simmonds
Melanie-Jayne Howes
Jason Irving

DISCLAIMER: This book is not a medical manual and is not intended as a guide to self-diagnosis and self-treatment.

Every month I’ll be posting a book from my personal Liabrary and also throughout the month posting some pages from each book.

Today I’ve decided to showcase Allium Sativum (Garlic)

“The Roman natural philosopher Pliny the Elder recommended garlic for many different health problems, including mixed with honey for dog and serpent bites, in vinegar for bruises, for toothache, asthma, hoarseness, skin eruptions, jaundice and tumours. Pliny wrote that the garlic ‘clears the arteries and opens the veins’. Research shows it can lower blood pressure and high cholesterol levels and so reduce the risk of heart problems”.

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