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18/06/2026

18/06/2026

This is why we just love Devon Heaven.

Wildflowers taken this year so far….Dartmoor, Devon.
Collage from top left, bluebells at Burrator, hawthorn flowers, red campion near South Brentor, ox eye daisies, Peter Tavy, hawkbit at Bellever, stonecrop at Peter Tavy, cow parsley, South Brentor, foxgloves near Whitchurch Down.

18/06/2026

Healthy Spicy Mango Thai Salad Bowl

🥭🔥 Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with Thai-inspired flavors! This Healthy Spicy Mango Salad Bowl is the perfect mix of sweet mango, crunchy veggies, and a zesty chili-lime kick 🌿✨

Ingredients:

1 ripe mango, sliced 🥭
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup mixed greens 🥬
1/2 cucumber, julienned 🥒
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 🌶️
1/4 cup carrots, shredded 🥕
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed 🥜
200g cooked shrimp or grilled chicken (optional) 🍤🍗

Dressing:

2 tbsp lime juice 🍋
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey 🍯
1 tsp chili flakes 🌶️
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp grated ginger 🫚

Instructions:

Prepare and slice all vegetables and mango, placing them in a large bowl (6 min). 🥭🥬
If using shrimp or chicken, cook or warm it in a pan until ready (5–6 min). 🍳
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, honey, chili flakes, sesame oil, and ginger (2 min). 🥣
Pour dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine (2 min). 🥗
Top with cooked protein if using, then sprinkle with cilantro and crushed peanuts (2 min). 🌿🥜
Serve fresh and enjoy immediately for best crunch and flavor (1 min). 😋

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 6 minutes | Total Time: 16 minutes
Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 2 servings

18/06/2026

11/06/2026

🍛 Street-Style Sri Lankan Chicken Curry 🌶️🍗🥥

A bold, aromatic curry with tender chicken simmered in a fragrant blend of Sri Lankan spices, coconut milk, and fresh herbs—rich, spicy, and comforting 😍

🥕 Ingredients:
500 g chicken thighs or drumsticks 🍗
1 tbsp oil
1 onion, chopped 🧅
3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 tsp grated ginger 🫚
1–2 tsp curry powder or Sri Lankan curry blend 🌶️
1 tsp chili flakes (optional 🌶️)
1 can (400 ml) coconut milk 🥥
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp mustard seeds (optional)
1 sprig curry leaves (optional)
1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
Salt & pepper
Fresh cilantro for garnish 🌿
👩‍🍳 Instructions:
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, mustard seeds, and curry leaves until fragrant.
Add chicken and brown lightly on all sides.
Stir in curry powder, turmeric, and chili flakes.
Pour in coconut milk, reduce heat, and simmer 20–25 min until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or flatbread.
⏱️ Details:

🍽️ Servings: 4 | 🕒 Prep: 10 min | 🔥 Cook: 25–30 min | ⚡ ~450 kcal/serving

11/06/2026

We love this area around Peter & Mary Tavy.

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