growing up

Did you know I used to be allergic to boys? Like it was an actual disease and if any boy got too close, I would break out in big pussy green spots, hyperventilate and struggle to breath. Nah, only joking but I did go through a stage of not wanting to be near any boys what so ever. My friends and I would run around the playground holding our arms in a cross shouting ‘we hate boys, don’t come closer’ gosh I was such a hoot when I was 9. I was a chav before chavs even existed. I was a total tom boy and for some un-beknown reason I was always being asked out by other boys in the playground. I was too busy to worry about having a boyfriend you would never actually talk to, and maybe hold hands with just once in the playground without exchanging glances, to then be dumped via his best mate. Oh no I was too busy making up secret clubs and games with the girls I had way more important things on my mind, like appointing myself leader of the ‘S gang’ {okay so it was just myself and Sammi who where members- S gang- do you get it?} and running ‘The Dolphin hotel’ all by myself from my bedroom/reception. Wow I loved imaginary games. But what I love is that I haven’t totally grown out of being a kid, and I think that’s what keeps me grounded and on top of things. I’m kinda glad I had a ‘boy disease’ growing up; I think it’s made me a better person and girlfriend for it.

 p.s above are some of late from instagram.

homemade wagamamas

If you happen to love noodles and Wagamamas like me, then you are in for a treat. Today I have a very easy replica version off my favourite dish, Beef teriyaki Soba.

So here we go, the ingredients you will need are,

{for 2 people}

Meat

1 large sirloin steak {or 2 small}

Veg

1 red chilli

1 large red onion

2 pak choi

small bunch of coriander

handful of mange tout

handful of bean sprouts

small amount of sesame seeds

2-3 bunches of soba noodles

{these are not essential, egg noodles can be used as a replacement}

Jar of teriyaki sauce

{From any leading supermarkets - or you can get wagamamas own from waitrose}

Here we go then, your will be sitting down eating away in just 20 mins,

1. Prepare all the veg-

• finely cut the chilli and onion
• cut the mange-tout into small pieces
• finely chop 3/4 of the coriander
• peel back the layers of the pak choi

The trick is to get the timing perfect, this is something I struggle with and the kitchen ends up looking a mess, but we only learn right?


2. Boil the kettle, ready for the noodles
3. Place a frying pan on a low heat with a drizzle of oil, ready for the meat
4. and finally place the wok on a medium heat, again with some oil and add the chillies. Fry for 3-4 minutes

5. Then add the onions and mange tout

  6. Fry these off for about 5 minutes and get ready to start cooking your meat. I prefer my meat medium, but go with what you like. Here is a quick guide.

rare - 1 1/2 mins each side
medium - 3 mins each side
well done - 4 mins each side

I always brush some of the teriyake sauce over both sides off the steak to add to the flavours.

7. You now need to add your noodles to the boiling water, and cook to package instruction {normally about 5 minutes}

8. Start to fry your meat {cooking times above}

9. Add the remaining veg. Pak Choi, coriander and bean sprouts and give it a good old stir. Also remember to keep stirring the noodles



10. Once your noodles are done, drain and place immediately under cold water. Then transfer back into the wok.

11. Add the teriyaki sauce, mix it all together and simmer, whilst you prepare your meat.

12. It really is up to you how your serve your meat, but I like mine to look exactly like the real deal, so I cut my steak up ready for serving.

13. Nearly there, I promise. Place your noodles on a plate, and neatly pile the steak on top. Sprinkle the remaining coriander and sesame seeds on top to create your very own Wagamamas. Now tuck in, enjoy. You won't need to leave the house for noodles again :)

and why not cook some spring rolls to accompany?

*note* this can also be cooked with salmon instead of beef. Follow the same instructions, but the salmon will take 10-12 minutes to cook.

rainy day

Mac - Topshop / Top - Primark / Jeans - Miss Selfridge / Boots - Topshop

Please excuse the windswept shots, these literally where the best ones out off the bunch. I'm channelling the iconic windswept look amazingly aren't I? No? Well I am still in practise mode, so don't judge me, or do, whatever trevor! I had to grab my opportunity as down in these ends it rained N-O-N-S-T-O-P all Sunday. It calmed down for approx 3 minutes though, so volia, you are now the proud eye recipients of this awkward shoot.

Anyway

I managed to get out of my painting duties, again, this weekend. You see we have been in our house just over a year now, and I still haven't painted the skirting in the hallway {you see my domain is the decorating and Si's is, well, everything else} I just can't bring myself to do it. Si had enough of me reeling of every excuse in the book of why I couldn't do it. {but Si we don't have any masking tape - yes we do Suz. But I am the worst painter in the world - No you're not, you've done a good job painting the rest of the house. but I'm desperate for a shower, and I smell and need to wash my hair, blah blah - PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME DO IT} So instead I spent 3 hours, yes 3 hours spring cleaning the whole house, top to bottom whilst Si got on painting the stairs. Phew, I got out of that one then.

my weekly love

Hello lovelies.

Here is a roundup of this week's antics in Suzi land and my faves from that big old internet place.

I have found this amazing hair tutorial which I must have for my wedding. Oh darn, I'm not engaged, so maybe I'll just try it for my friend's wedding this summer instead.

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I can't believe I have only just stumbled across this clip on youtube. I must off watched it 20 times already. Hilarious.

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I will be making these easy milkshakes at the weekend

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I went to a preview screening of This Means War. The only reason to go is for Tom Hardy. One word, PHWOOAAARRR

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I've been giggling as usual thanks to Sydney at Thedaybook

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I want to own all of Topshop. All of it.

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I pray for sun again, so I can wear my new blush blazer

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I am debating whether to partake in the 30 for 30 fashion challenge, as started by Kendi

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counting down the days {94 exactly} till I am lying on this beach in Australia

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I failed miserably with the #febphotoaday challenge. I literally gave up.

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I've been planning my mothers day lunch over on Pinterest

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and I started following this lovely blog

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Have a lovely weekend!

Suzi x

the moment

It was nearly 2 years ago when we went away for a 2 week holiday that everything changed between us. I had been told that this holiday would make or break us, as a couple. At this point we had been 'back together' for just over a year, and our relationship was going from strength to strength.

When you live and breathe every moment with just one person for 17 days {yes we got an extra few days due to the ash cloud-thank you} it really does change how you feel about someone. The holiday was a breeze. We grew together as a couple and for the first time I could really see a future with this boy. Away from the hassles of work, social commitments and travelling to see each other, we were 100% focused on each other and with no distractions. I fully understand that this could have been a disaster, but you do really learn so much more about each other when you're taken out of the real world.

My friends where right: this holiday was the making of us. We had unexpectedley gone to the next step in our relationship {as they say} and decided to start looking for a place together {and the rest is history...}

Does anyone have that defining moment in their relationship, either good or bad?

weekend

Did anyone else notice that big bright thing in the sky over the weekend? Again I think I over estimated how hot it actually was, I don't think I should of got the pumps out just yet, but it was actually a lovely day {for feb}

Brighton is so gorgeous when the sun is out, and a walk along the seafront is always in order. It's got me so excited for spring now {hurry, hurry]

Hope everyone's weekend was tremend!

we should do this more often

how was everyones pancake day?

I literally couldn't wait to get started, so I got up at 6.30 and prepared pancakes for breakfast. Seriously one off the best ways to get you out of bed in the morning and to get your day started. I swear Si and I didn't even say a word to each other until we had scoffed it all down. We went for American pancakes, and although they might not look that pretty they taste A-MAZING. Check the recipe out here, and promise me that we should eat pancakes more often and not just once a year.
Who cheated then and bought a ready-made mix? or did you all make your own?