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Monday, June 6

Life in the slow lane



Choosing to leave your life as you know it can be daunting.

However, choosing to live life the #vanlife way is just that. A choice. A decision. Something we're all capable of, and something we do day in, day out. We make thousands of them. Some are more fundamental than others, but either way - they can be a straightforward left or right, right or wrong, yes or no, fast or slow, pink or green, latte or cappuccino. You get the gist.

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Just as they can be a 'live in a van'? or 'Don't live in a van'?. Sure it takes a bit of organising (not much compared to buying and owning or renting a house). Once you've made the initial decision, it's a case of 'just do it'. Sounds easy? Because it can be. It's whatever you choose. However, one thing's for sure - if you're a couple - you both have to want to do it. Otherwise there will be tears before bedtime.

Seriously though, we certainly can't envisage going back to life before the van. And indeed we have further plans for travel involving the sea and a big floaty thing. 

If I could offer anyone any advice it would be this: if your heart says you love to travel, then do so. Do whatever it takes to realise your dream. And while you're enjoying this hedonistic lifestyle (for that is essentially what it is), you will find that you eat well, are more mobile (not just the wheels of the bus), and appreciate everything just that little bit (read as: a lot) more. 

Those already in a van or on a yacht will know where I'm coming from. Those who are thinking about it ... STOP thinking and do some DOING!

That is all.

Namaste 

Sunday, June 5

Namaste



As we get older, we realise (occasionally), that we're not quite the Spring chickens we once were. 

One of the objectives during our 'vanlife' experience is to become the best possible version of ourselves. For me, this involves practicing Pilates and Yoga on a daily basis. Lengthy walks, meandering through the wilds of Britain (knowing that you aren't just sat on a couch exercising your fingers with the remote. Yep, that was us before #vanlife but now we no longer have a couch (per se), so we finally understand the concept of why we were (gratefully) born with legs. 

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In order to avoid (with luck if we are kind to ourselves) the ravages of ageing, we endeavour to live a long, happy, healthy life. Free from the illnesses of modern man that come about from poor diet, a lack of movement and consistent conditioning from the 'mad men' of marketing who peddle us complete and utter rubbish. 

We're not conspiracy theorists, but we can see when the proverbial wool is being pulled over our eyes. How can pharmaceutical companies have a healthy interest in owning food companies?As we get older, we realise (occasionally), that we're not quite the Spring chickens we once were. One of the objectives during our 'vanlife' experience is to become the best possible version of ourselves. For me, this involves practicing Pilates and Yoga on a daily basis. Lengthy walks, meandering through the wilds of Britain (knowing that you aren't just sat on a couch exercising your fingers with the remote. Yep, that was us before #vanlife but now we no longer have a couch (per se), so we finally understand the concept of why we were (gratefully) born with legs.

In order to avoid (with luck if we are kind to ourselves) the ravages of ageing, we endeavour to live a long, happy, healthy life. Free from the illnesses of modern man that come about from poor diet, a lack of movement and consistent conditioning from the 'mad men' of marketing who peddle us complete and utter rubbish. We're not conspiracy theorists, but we can see when the proverbial wool is being pulled over our eyes. How can pharmaceutical companies have a healthy interest in owning food companies?

Make your own mind up.

Namaste 

Saturday, June 4

Mon Petit Café



Fellow travellers, food lovers, adventurers et al ... welcome to Mon Petit Café. 

Mon Petit Café is a very small space where real, honest, healthy, food is created and savoured. So tiny a space that it fits into our motorhome: in fact, it's our petit galley and dinette :)

A little place where the dishes are homemade using simple, local, nourishing ingredients that are good for the mind, body and soul.

Our aim is to show you that you don't need a vast kitchen, a huge array of gadgets or a pot of cash to create healthy meals.

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If, like us, you're fed up with the endless junk on offer in most shops, food establishments and supermarkets; the faddy diets and conflicting information about what food is 'good' and what is 'bad', then join us for straightforward meal ideas, tips and recipes.

With the promise of no rubbish, no unusual ingredients and no over the top big budget extras (just simple fare at its best). The objective is to eat well and enjoy the foods we all love whilst ensuring we're kind to ourselves both inside and out. We like to help local producers and farmers and the planet too.

Keeping it local. Keeping it fresh. Keeping it simple. 

And we're not saying any particular food is the enemy. Fat or sugar or carbs for that matter. What we're actually advocating is this: eat healthy most all of the time, and enjoy everything else in moderation (we aim for a 80/20 split). We're steering well clear of Frankenfoods (and so would you if you knew what went into them!).

So, we're simply going back to basics. Cooking meals with ingredients our grandmothers would recognise plus a few new interesting alternatives to spice things up a bit.

The new 'Instagram' trend of avocado on toast etc. is one we (I) advocate, but I don't think we (as people), consider the ramifications of lashings of date syrup or cashew nut butter etc. Instead of eating in moderation, we blindly consider them healthy alternatives; satisfyingly quaffing these highly calorific foods. Yes, they are healthy (in moderation). No they aren't something we should have in every meal!   

Moderation is key.

What we seek is equilibrium for our body, minds and soul. To eat well, move daily and feel gratified that we have done all we can to be the best version of ourselves. It can't be that difficult. Can it?

Thanks for reading, and if it's your cup of tea (herbal or otherwise) ... then thank you for joining us!

Namaste  

Wednesday, April 27

The website is up and running!





The new website is live! 

Lots of content to be added, so please bear with us :)

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Sunday, March 20

New Website

We are currently working on our new website!

Details to follow shortly ...


Sunday, August 4

Summer breakfasts, brunches, lunches, suppers, puddings and birthday treats!


Fig, peach & blueberries
Breakfast


Smoked haddock, French bean, almond & onion bruschetta
Lunch


Sweetcorn with avocado, pea, tomato, watermelon & pepper mixed salad
Lunch


Mixed berries 
Breakfast


Smoked haddock on toasted bruschetta with scrambled egg
Brunch


Fennel, mozzarella, shelled peas, mint & lemon bruschetta
Brunch


Watermelon, grape & strawberries
Breakfast


Scones, clotted cream & strawberry jam
Afternoon tea


Mixed roasted veg stack
Supper


Apricot, peach, nectarine, mango & fig
Breakfast


Homemade egg muffin 
Brunch


Mixed fruit salad
Pudding


Homemade yoghurt with fresh figs
Breakfast


Porridge with hazelnuts & fig
Breakfast


River cobbler with mixed roast veg
Supper


Homemade yoghurt with blueberry
Breakfast


Watermelon & strawberry drink
Breakfast


Smoked haddock, portobello mushroom scrambled egg
Brunch


Porridge with blueberries, strawberries & almonds


Salad with mozzarella, fig & Red Leicester
Lunch


 Salad with mozzarella avocado, shelled peas, garlic goats' cheese & fig
Lunch


Homemade lemon meringue roulade
Birthday cake


Fillet steak, French beans, Almond sauce & new potatoes
Birthday supper


Homemade lemon meringue roulade
Birthday cake


Porridge with mixed berries & almonds
Breakfast


Homemade lemon meringue roulade
Birthday cake


Mixed fruit salad
Breakfast


Cod, new potatoes, broccoli, French beans & almond sauce
Supper


Mixed fruit salad
Pudding


Mixed berries
Breakfast


Mozzarella, avocado, mixed pepper, watermelon & cucumber bruschetta
Brunch



Friday, July 19

Summer delights

Tasty breakfast, lunch, supper, pudding ... and more


Super salad with ginger beer


Goats' cheese salad & ginger beer


Porridge, blueberries, banana & nuts


Roasted baby potatoes, onions, petit pois & organic salmon fillet


Homemade Ely Mess


Salmon parcels of cream cheese & salad


Avocado & beetroot with garlic goats' cheese and salad


Ely mess


Mixed fruit salad


Cheese, pear & nut salad


Salad with pear, mozzarella, avocado, nuts & goats' cheese 


Ely mess


Delicious, fresh apricots


Fabulous farmer's market cider

Enjoy eating fresh fruits & vegetables whilst we have this hot weather!
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