Blogmas 2017// Christmas traditions that freak me out

Monday, 4 December 2017

Blogmas 2017// Christmas traditions that freak me out

posted by Rose Cocoa

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Did I make this blog post at 11:50 pm? Damn, right I did.

Seriously though, I need better planning

I have spent 10 Christmases in the UK and I gotta say, somethings are still kind of weird to me. So I have compiled a list of the weirdest things we do for Christmas that I just don't get!

















Now, I honestly thought wreaths are used at funerals and memorial sites so I have always associated them with death. So when I walked past peoples houses to and from school, I'd see them in peoples doors and it freaked me out like a lot.

My mum cooked them for Christmas dinner once and I thought since people at them at Christmas, it must be really, really, good.
And boy was wrong.
That honestly tasted like the devil himself had a child with Hades and laid eggs and gave it to us to eat. It's so revolting, and most people who I have talked to hate it but still eat it. Like why?
Why torture your self like this?
What did you do that was so bad that you are forced to eat something so gruesome?

Finding gifts for a loved one is hard enough and then they expect me to buy a gift for someone I barely know for under a fiver?
What gift can you buy for less than five pounds? Chocolate? What if they're allergic.? a Gift card? sure but from where?

I mean, I was so excited because it sounded absolutely delicious. Mincemeat? in a pie? wonderful.
I took one bite and boy did I get the shock of life.I still like mince pie, But I feel like it would be better with you know, mince.
Do you have any weird traditions that happen around Christmas time?
Comment below!
Rose Cocoa
xx

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Day trips//Bright in Brighton

Wednesday, 19 April 2017

Day trips//Bright in Brighton

posted by Rose Cocoa

I had just finished a four days of full on shifts so I decided to have a day to calm down and take a breath before going back to study mode. I heard that sea air is good for the soul so I decided, Brighton. And also I had never been to a pebble beach before so I thought I'd give it a try.

My first mistake was going on a Saturday, during the holidays in spring time. There were people EVERYWHERE. And being in crowded places shoots my stress levels straight up on top of being in a new area but it was all worth it! The sights were beautiful, the food was great and the entertainment was on point!
The Royal Pavallion

The Beach

 The Royal Pavallion

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The ice cream that was really,really nice

5 Things I loved about Brighton

1. The food - I had the most amazing fish and chips I'd every had in my life. It cost £7.50 but boy did it fill me up. It was so delicious the fish, my god the FISH! You need to try it out before you die guys! It's that good.
2. The Pier - It was really crowded yesterday but the rides, especially the Turbo were really good! There's something there for everyone
3. The sights - The gardens were beautiful,the beach was beautiful, the architechture was gorgeous, every thing was picture perfect.
4. The shops - There's a whole lot of independent business in brighton and this means that theres also a whole lot of uniqueness in the products that the sell.
5. The sun. It's really sunny there!

I loved Brighton and I'd love to go back it next time, it would be during the week day!
Rose xx

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5 Things Thursday// Uni Food Cupboard

Thursday, 16 March 2017

5 Things Thursday// Uni Food Cupboard

posted by Rose Cocoa

So, I’ve spent six months at Uni and I’d like to say that I’ve pretty much mastered the art of surviving the uni kitchen. Not going to lie, my mums cooking will always be the best in the word and mine will never compare. But there will come a time where you’ll realise that living off pizza and ramen noodles is not the way to go.

So here are five food cupboards under £5 to help you through Uni

• Spicy Seasoning.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   This is a life saver. When I first started my culinary adventure. I realised how dull my food was because the only “Seasoning” I had brought with me was Salt and trust me, It wasn’t fun to eat, So when I got home, I raided my spice cupboard and brought this seasoning back to uni and I’ve never looked back.
• Coconut oil. 

Ok. Coconut oil is basically the elixir of life. It can be used for cooking and for skin care and for hair care

• Coffee- You need to stay awake for those Monday morning lectures

• Green tea
  I dunno, I always feel like I’m being healthy when I drink green tea. Apparently it's great for flushing out toxins?? I need to fact check this.
• Cheese sauce Granules
  Saving the best for last. This is probably the best thing ever invented next to pizza, sliced bread, and toothbrushes. Honestly. I am in love. Buying cheese is expensive. Buy too much and you end up wasting, buy too little and you would have to buy increasingly each week. In comes Cheese sauce granules. This is great for mac and cheese and other cheesy sauce foods

What is a must have in your food cupboard? 

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