Elsie Boat

Hi, I’m Elsie, editor of Life and Soul Lifestyle. I’m a lifestyle journalist and copywriter and have been writing about beauty and lifestyle for 10+ years.

Pea and Mint Pesto

Pea and Mint Pesto Recipe: Recipe of the day is this Pea and Mint Pesto by Steve’s Leaves. This pea and mint pesto recipe is delicious on penne pasta with a little extra parmesan grated on top. It can also be spread on top of toasted ciabatta with torn mozzarella and a drizzle of olive oil. Use to stuff beautiful …

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Givenchy Debuts Seventeen Watch Collection

Givenchy unisex Collection: Despite having a very busy season, Givenchy has unveiled a series of new Givenchy watches for men and women, each named after a prime number. (Givenchy’s previous watch collection was discontinued in 2009.) The new timepiece features stainless steel and sapphire glass housing a Swiss-made quartz movement. Gold-plated details juxtapose interchangeable nylon or leather straps with raw …

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Body Reset Diaries: Day 3

Three days in and so far there’d been no surprises; smoothie making has become very easy and quick- within 5 mins or less. The time interval between meals (smoothies) these first 3 days have varied and I wonder what diet creator Pasternak will say about that. The first two days it was every 4 hours and today, I ate only …

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Quinoa, Pea and Mint Lunch Pot

Quinoa Recipe: Recipe of the day is this healthy quinoa, pea and mint lunch pot by Steve’s Leaves. This quinoa recipe is brilliant for a healthy diet because quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods around; it is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids. Quinoa also contains almost twice as much fibre as most other grains, …

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Cocktails, Good food and Friendly Faces.

A Review of Parlour, Canary Wharf: Last week I went to Parlour bar and restaurant, Canary Wharf for a Thursday night out. I had been looking forward to it all week until my plus one cancelled at the very last minute. Suddenly, going to a cocktail bar in the middle of Canary Wharf all by myself didn’t seem like fun. …

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Body Reset Diaries: Day 2

Body Rest Diet Day 2: Day two has been much easier than day one; not only because I knew what to expect but also because I finally got my hands on some snacks. I didn’t feel hunger on day one but my mouth and throat had been very dry. I was working away from home on day two so after …

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Blackcurrant Bircher

Breakfast recipes: Blackcurrant Bircher Recipe of the day is this power breakfast recipe of Blackcurrant Bircher by Rachel’s Yoghurt. It combines oats, fruit and nuts. Fact: Oats have been shown to help lower high blood cholesterol and yoghurt, is a rich source of calcium and protein This delicious breakfast recipe makes six, preparation takes 20 minutes + overnight soaking. Blackcurrant …

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Stylish Maxi Dresses

Shopping Maxi Dresses: From beautiful florals and aztec prints to stylish blocks; this season’s maxi dresses has something for everyone. Team up your choice of maxi dresses with flats for a casual look or heels for a stylish evening look.

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Dance yourself to fitness with a street dance workout

Fitness First Dance Class Review: It’s that time of year when everyone’s trying to get in shape for the summer so when my old gym, Fitness First introduced a new timetable which included new street dance classes, I decided to try it out. According to Fitness First, the class was created exclusively by internationally acclaimed street dance troupe and Britain’s …

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Pea, Mint and Apple Smoothie Recipe

Smoothie recipe: Recipe of the day is this simple and delicious smoothie recipe of Pea, Mint and Apple courtesy of Steve’s Leaves. whether you need a quick refreshing drink or trying to lose a few pounds for the summer, this smoothie recipe is delicious, low in calories and nutritious so give it a try. Smoothie Recipe Ingredients: ½ pot Perfectly …

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