As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I s As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I share with you some pictures of mine at 9 months, 9 years, 19 years, 29 years  to today 39 years old of age. Looking back at each decade, I feel both ‘older’ and ‘younger’, I see the change in my features, the change in my way of life, the change in my personality and the experience itched on my face. I am grateful for the life I have lived thus far and excited for the life I am yet to live. 
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2026 - 39, (Home, England), I am ready for this final year before my 40s but also ready for this next decade. 
2016 - 29, (Oslo, Norway), this decade was about self discovery and building the life I dreamt about. The life that I am super proud of and truly grateful to be living. This decade, I built my financial life and in later years choose to heal from the trauma gained in the last decade and now I feel well equipped for the future. 
2006 - 19, (Glasgow, Scotland), I thought I was grown (look at the cheekbones 🤣🤣) and ready for the world, chiiiild was I wrong, let’s just say, I am still resolving the trauma the decade brought me but I am grateful because I met my best friends and made decisions for the future I wanted to have. (Spoiler alert - I did better than I dreamed). 
1996 - 9, (Home, Zambia) this was my birthday but my little sister insisted she had to be the one in the middle. The only way we knew whose birthday it was, was by standing in the middle but this year I remember baby sister crying her eyes out and refusing 🤨
1988 - 9 months, (Chililabombwe, Zambia) although my mother looks tired and traumatised😟, I know I was loved and happy. 
#happybirthday #happybirthday❤️ #newera #39
Attended #ascotraces for the second year running a Attended #ascotraces for the second year running and I am glad to have experienced the ‘Village enclosure’ this year, whilst I loved ‘Windsor enclosure’ last year, it’s not for me. Next year, I want Queen Anne’s enclosure. 💕 #girlsdayout #girlslikeus #ascotfashion
How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰 #hertripsabroad #bla How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰

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Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london because why not. My feet still hurt from the thought of how much walking we did, the fact that we walked from #bigben to #buckinghampalace is still fresh on my mind. 

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So much happened and yet I can’t find the words.
It has been an amazing week here, definitely recom It has been an amazing week here, definitely recommend @iberostar in Agadir. 
#neverstopexploring #wanderlust #welltravelled #lifeofadventure #hertripsabroad
I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most rela I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most relaxing and fulfilling time of my life. Sometimes taking it slow and living in the moment is what the soul needs. 🥰🥰🥰
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I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after no I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after not visiting for almost 8years. 📍

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Food+Restaurant · June 24, 2019

Ciao Gusto Italian Deli at Ocado |Authentic Italian Foods

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Ciao Gusto Italian Deli is a mother of all alliance bringing together major Italian food and wine brands in one place. Everyone who loves Italian foods is at least familiar with one of the 30+ major brands that feature in the Ciao Gusto Italian Deli. I often buy Barilla pasta and Cannamela herbs and spices for most of my Italian inspired dishes at home.

When an opportunity arose to collaborate with Ciao Gusto, I jumped at the chance to try other brands in the Italia del Gusto alliance. Those who’ve shopped these major Italian brands will know, they are not readily found in your local supermarket. Our collaboration with Italia del Gusto is with thanks to Ocado.

Ciao Gusto Italian Deli at Ocado

Ocado is the world’s largest online grocery retailer founded over 16 years ago in the UK. Having shopped via Ocado before, I only have one complaint, the minimum order is £40 but appreciate the quality and prices of the products. In this post, we will focus on Ciao Gusto brand Ponti that we’ve not tried before.

Ciao Gusto Italian Deli at Ocado

Those who know me know I love nothing more than online shopping and Ocado is not only very affordable but stocks quality products. Having bought a range of products from them, I highly recommend switching your online food shop to Ocado. I am grateful for this collaboration that I am able to try other popular Italian brands in the Italia del Gusto alliance.

Ponti is a brand that I had not used before and was excited to try their amazing range of jarred vegetables and balsamic vinegar. I was more than happy to try Ponti because all the Italia del Gusto brands had been on top quality and very affordable. Because Ponti is well known for its jarred vegetables and vinegar, our shopping list was simple.

Ciao Gusto Italian Deli at Ocado
Ciao Gusto Italian Deli at Ocado
Ciao Gusto Italian Deli at Ocado
Ciao Gusto Italian Deli at Ocado

One of our favourite recipes to try this week has been using the grilled peppers and mushrooms from Ponti and serving on a side with rice and salmon fillet. A few salads that we’ve made we used the balsamic vinegar and though wasn’t sure what to expect, we did love the salad.

At the end of the week, we will be sharing the aforementioned recipe on the blog. It is a different take on our usual pasta inspired dish which we often consider an Italian delicacy. Though we are totally biased because we love Ciao Gusto, we highly recommend trying Ponti jarred vegetables, they are divine.

Ciao Gusto Italian Deli at Ocado

If you’re in the market for authentic Italian brands that believe in supplying the best ingredients then Italia del Gusto is your one-stop shop. Ocado is the place to be to try over thirty major Italian brands which are both affordable and of great quality.

We were truly happy and impressed with the service we receive from Ocado. When you order your food, you are given a chance to choose the most suitable delivery time, and most slots are free but not all. I am glad that the driver can call you before delivery and confirm your delivery slot and if possible change it with you.

Have you ever shopped from Ocado, what was your experience? Have you tried any brands from the Italia del Gusto alliance?

*Disclosure – this is a collaborative post, we were compensated for the products.

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  1. Victoria says

    April 13, 2021 at 5:33 pm

    Italian food is the best – it never gets boring!

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  2. forkwardthinkingfoodinista says

    July 5, 2019 at 1:20 pm

    Wow looks like you got some really fab foodie goodies for sure. Enjoy xx

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  3. Kara (@ChelseaMamma) says

    July 3, 2019 at 12:53 pm

    I haven’t shopped at Ocado but my friend raves about it

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  4. fashionandstylepolice says

    July 3, 2019 at 11:25 am

    We are huge fans of Italian food. They are always so tasty.

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  5. Kizzy says

    July 2, 2019 at 6:04 am

    have used their sauces before and loved them. Will have to try some of their other bits soon.

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  6. motherhoodtherealdeal says

    July 1, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    Oh this looks delicious – I love how the range has been curated – looking forward to hearing more on the recipes front!

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  7. clairelomax2018 says

    July 1, 2019 at 10:48 am

    I have tried the jarred vegetables and they were beautiful.

    I love Italian food, I’m looking forward to your recipe post x

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  8. Jon | The Money Shed (@themoneyshed) says

    July 1, 2019 at 10:33 am

    I just LOVE their food range! I grew up with my mum using them for all our pasta dishes and have stayed with them ever since!

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