Slow Living Vlog: Embracing the Last Days of Winter & First Signs of Spring

Slow living is a way of life that encourages seeking joy and blessings in our ordinary everyday life. The hustle culture tells us we always need more, faster, another trend to chase, but this is an easy way to lose inner peace and a sense of self. Finding joy in simple things and appreciating what is already present in our lives is a way to lead a peaceful and happy life.

In this video, I'm sharing the last moments of Winter here in the English countryside and the first tiny glimpses of Spring. I'm baking easy egg cups with black olives, feta cheese and spinach - perfect for breakfast, lunch, or on the go! Recipe below

Lots of cosy moments, reading, writing my blog, and more baking - a simple shortcrust pastry heart-shaped cookies. I hope watching will make you feel happy and relaxed.

EGG CUPS RECIPE 
Preheat the oven to 190°C (Gas mark 5 or 375°F). Mix 6 eggs, 1 cup of feta cheese, 1/2 cup of black olives, 1 cup of chopped fresh spinach, and 1/4 cup of milk. Add a pinch of salt and pepper (remember that feta cheese is already salty).

Grease 12 muffin cups with oil and fill them with the mixture about 3/4 full. Bake in the oven for about 20–25 minutes until the edges turn golden. Once slightly cooled, transfer to a wire rack to cool down completely and store in the fridge.

HEART-SHAPED COOKIES
Unroll a shop-bought sheet of shortcrust pastry. Cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter (as shown in the video). Place them gently on baking paper and bake in the oven according to the package instructions.

To make the icing, mix ½ cup of powdered sugar with lemon juice, milk, or water. Start with 1 tablespoon and add a tiny bit more (literally drops) until you achieve a consistency you're happy with. If the icing becomes too runny, simply add more powdered sugar.

Decorate the cookies once they have completely cooled down.

PLACES 
The Village of Allerford near Minehead in Somerset, UK
Brean Down Beach & Fort, National Trust, Somerset

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