Hello from London! I’ve been back a few days and it feels oh so good! Between catching up with friends/family, settling into some kind of routine and just soaking up the sun, time is flying. Unsurprisingly my weekend involved a crazy amount of delicious food, including a few new-to-me goodies.
Regent’s Park
First up: Activated charcoal bread. Activated charcoal has recently been the rage due to packing in a number of benefits. Unlike regular charcoal which is carcinogenic, activated charcoal is said to:
- Whiten teeth
- Alleviate gas & bloating
- Prevent a hangover
- Treat body odour and acne
- Reduce signs of waging
- Cleanse the gut
(Source)
So basically activated charcoal is the new black ;)! Although I’ve never been interested to add it to my supplement routine, seeing activated charcoal in food form certainly piqued my interest…that too in a restaurant. My Saturday morning involved catching up with a friend over brunch at the cutest Aussie-inspried cafe on Seymour Street called Daisy Green. With a downstairs seating area that has been transformed into an Alice in Wonderland-esque outdoor/indoor garden, I found the cafe extremely charming even before scanning their menu. In terms of food, think eggs any style, avocado toast, coconut bread French toast, broccoli & corn fritters and of course: activated charcoal bread.
Verdict? Although I’m not entirely convinced about the benefits, activated charcoal toast sure tastes delicious…and is a visual change from regular toast!
Next up? Yorica i.e. Soho’s new vegan frozen dessert spot. Free from wheat, gluten, dairy, eggs and nuts, this dessert shop is a DREAM for anyone suffering from any intolerance to these common allergens. Heck it’s a dream for anyone who enjoys a cheeky dessert! Made from natural ingredients like rice milk, coconut cream, sugar and a seaweed-based thickener, Yorica’s menu boasts a hefty selection of frozen yogurt, ice cream and shakes. After sampling a handful of flavours, I opted for frozen yogurt, going halvsie on the ‘Good Vibes Vanilla’ & ‘Chilled Out Chocolate’, topped off with strawberries. My cousin ordered a cup of their ‘Cookies & Cream’ & ‘WOW Butter’ (i.e. a nut-free alternative to peanut butter).
Despite the lack of dairy & eggs, both tasted as rich and creamy as traditional ice cream…so much so that even those who can tolerate dairy would enjoy a dessert from here. Yorica describes itself as ‘groovy’ and I couldn’t think of a more fitting term!
Your turn- what’s the best thing you ate all weekend?
Both sound ah-mazing (haven’t been to either yet!). Need to try charcoal bread, I wonder if you can find it in Bombay… x
If you manage to, share the deets!!!
I would eat charcoal bread… At home… When I had the ability to brush my teeth after! Haha!
Yorica looks amazing and I would totally be there in a shot if I was in London… Won’t be for another year though! Gah!
Haha luckily it didn’t stain my teeth in the slightest!!
Charcoal bread sounds too hipster for me, haha. I’m so sad that I didn’t hear about Yorica before I left London! I always get the major bloats after Snog, so this place will be a lifesaver the next time I’m in London.
ny chance you’re here before October, Tara?
Never heard of charcoal bread, but well, I love to try new things! I miss London. Have the best time! My eats currently are all over the place, because traveling. Still clean and delicious though! 🙂
Hope you are enjoying yourself to the max during your travels, Lucie!!