Don't Grow Strawberries From Seed Until You Watch This! 🌱

Hello, My Friends! Today is a happy day, I picked my fresh strawberries 🍓 From seed to sweet—today is my happy strawberry harvest! 🌱➡️

Growing strawberries from seeds takes a bit of patience, but it is incredibly rewarding! I will show you the two difference ways. Growing them this way usually takes about 160 to 210 days (around 5 to 7 months) from the day you plant the seed to the day you pick your first juicy strawberry.

Step 1: Plant the Seeds
Fill a small tray or tiny plastic cups with moist potting soil.
Strawberry seeds need light to grow. Just press them very gently into the surface. Mist the top with water using a spray bottle. Cover the tray, and put it in a warm room with plenty of sunlight.

Step 2: Wait for Sprouts
Check the soil every few days to make sure it stays damp (but not soggy). In about 14 to 28 days, (around 2 to 4 weeks), you will see tiny green sprouts pop up.

Step 3: Growing in Starter 40 to 50 days
The babies grow into sturdy little plants with true leaves. Gently move one strawberry plant into each pot.

Step 4: Moving to Big Pots 90 to 100 days
The Reward: Soon, when you see the white flowers will bloom. Once the flowers fade, a green berry forms. Give it a few weeks to turn bright red. It means, the plants grow flowers, which turn into green berries, then red strawberries!

Step 5: Care and Harvest
Using a net, a mesh, is the absolute best way to save your strawberries! Birds love the bright red colour and will peck at them right before you are ready to pick them. Since your strawberries are in pots, covering them is very easy.

From seed to sweet—today is my happy strawberry harvest! 🌱➡️
So happy to harvest my fresh strawberries today! ❤️

Here is a ''Homemade Organic Spray'' to prevent uninvited pests.
Homemade orange peel water and chili water are natural ways to protect homegrown strawberries without using harsh chemicals.

Bugs like aphids (tiny green bugs that suck sap) and slugs love sweet strawberry plants, but they absolutely hate the smell of citrus and the heat of chili.

Option 1:
Citrus Peel Water (Best for soft bugs like aphids) Clementine, orange, lemon, or grapefruit peels contain a natural oil called d-limonene. This oil destroys the protective coating on small bugs like aphids and spider mites, but it is totally safe for humans.

Soak the peels of clementines, oranges, lemons, or grapefruits in warm water overnight in any container. The following day, filter out the peels and pour the citrus-infused water into your spray bottle. Add a few drops of dish soap, and you're all done!

How to use it?
Spray it all over the leaves, including the undersides where bugs like to hide. It smells amazing to us, but bugs hate it!

Option 2:
Chili Water (Best for keeping bugs from chewing leaves) Chili contains capsicum, which burns and scares away insects, caterpillars, and even birds or squirrels.

See the video how I make it.
Mix dry or wet chillies into warm water. Let it sit overnight, then strain the pieces out so your spray bottle doesn't clog.

Add a few drops of dish soap. It's the best for making soapy water! But remember to wear sunglasses when making or using this homemade natural pest control, to protect your eyes from any accidental damage or burns.

Spray it onto the plant's leaves.
Warning: Avoid spraying chili water directly on the red strawberries, or your berries could end up tasting spicy! Also, make sure to wear gloves and keep it away from your eyes. It's pretty risky, right?

This Homemade Organic Spray is best for Pak Choi too or any type of vegetables. If you want to see how I harvest homegrown vegetables, leave me comments, I'm happy to share with you guys.

Oh Wow! We all love organic foods that make us happy. I hope you enjoy my homegrown fruits and veggies! Don't forget to give this video a thumbs up and drop a comment below sharing your favorite homegrown produce! Happy gardening, happy weekend! See you guys next time.

Peanut 🥜 Zongzi Recipe (Perfect for Beginners)

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Makes 12 (Medium-high steam for 45 minutes to 1 hour)

1kg glutinous rice, soaked overnight
10 pieces dried mushrooms, soaked overnight
450g salted roasted peanut
12 L or 24 M dried shrimp
12 dried scallops
1 medium red onions
1 tablespoon fried shallots

Seasonings
Mild olive oil for cooking, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1-2 tbsps of dark soy sauce, optional

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Hey, welcome to my backyard kitchen! I’m excited to share a super quick and easy way to make my 20 years old recipe of peanut rice dumplings.

I'll guide you through wrapping zongzi in two different styles. Today, let's make quick, easy, and super tasty peanut dumplings, no fail recipe.

First, wash, boil, and clean the bamboo wrappers, letting them air dry naturally. Here’s all the ingredients you need.

Start by cooking diced red onions or shallots in a mild olive oil. Then, add in some shredded dried shrimp and dried scallops for that extra umami flavour, along with soaked and diced, puffy mushrooms.

For seasoning, mix in sugar, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and crushed salted peanuts to your liking, plus dark soy sauce. Finally, stir in some deep-fried shallots and combine everything well.

Remember to turn off the heat before adding the peanuts to avoid burning. Once that’s done, let it cool completely!

Now, let’s dive into the wrapping part. This is style one. Make sure to pay close attention to each step, alright? And here’s style two. I’d love to hear which wrapping style you tried — style one or style two in the comments below the video!

Cook them for about 1 hour. it depends of the sizes. If you’re making larger ones, like the ones my previous video, they’ll need to cook about 2 hours, so save some energy by making them smaller or medium sized instead. Now that it’s all done, remember that hard work pays off. It’s time to cut into them, and I’ll show you what the inside looks like.

The rice is perfectly soft and fluffy, and the filling is so delicious that you won’t be able to stop eating! Just a heads up, try to stick to one or two, don’t go overboard, even though they’re super tasty.

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Waking Up to This Paris View! (Is Hotel Splendid Etoile Worth It?)

Bonjour, Paris! I am in Paris. We are in Paris! Oh wow, today we stayed in a room with views of the Arc de Triomphe balcony, and the hotel is in a fantastic spot , prime location — just a minute's walk from the Arc de Triomphe, plus there are tons of cafes and restaurants nearby. The famous dessert café, Ladurée, is only a few minutes away on foot.

Our recent stay at the Hotel Splendid Etoile for 1 night at £550, which included bed and breakfast along with city tax, was absolutely splendid!

I really enjoyed the breakfast service; it was such a treat to have a full breakfast brought right to our room. The pastries were fresh, and the variety was just right.

A fantastic place to use as a 'home base' for going out and exploring Paris. I’ve been lucky enough to travel to many places around the world, and this visit was one of my all-time favourites.

This hotel is simply amazing. The bed and furniture were super comfortable. The location is incredible with so much to do, eat, and see right at your doorstep.

The views from the balcony are definitely a highlight. The staff were generally polite and helpful, and the hotel had a lovely, classic Parisian vibe. Hotel's location is unbeatable, right across from the Arc de Triomphe.

Waking up to a view like that was an unforgettable experience. The staff were also very attentive and helpful. The rooms are not tiny (as you might expect in Paris), but they’re not, they’re very clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. Bathrobes and slippers are a must when staying at a 4 star hotel.

If you are celebrating a birthday, it is essential to indulge in a bed and breakfast that offers breath-taking views from the balcony. Additionally, donning a gorgeous wedding dress during honeymoon or anniversary creates lasting memories.

Bring tripod, and let take some stunning photographs. Nothing was too much trouble, the staff were very welcoming, patient, and understanding. If I ever go back to Paris, I will definitely stay at Hôtel Splendid Étoile again!

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We had an amazing time; everything was perfectly arranged. We totally recommend it! Your support means a lot to us!

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Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel - Room Tour & Breakfast Buffet

Bonjour Paris. We finally arrived! You absolutely have to taste the giant mangoes when you're in Paris. Go buy it at the fresh fruit shop; they're super juicy and tasty, but they do come with a hefty price tag. Still, it's totally worth it! We enjoyed it so much—can you believe the cost of just one giant mango?

We just got back from Paris, where we spent in total 16 days in both summer and winter at the same year. That’s a total of 16 days across two seasons! We really dove into the city, explored more than 40 cafes and restaurants, enjoyed the delicious pastries, tasty food, and refreshing drinks. It honestly felt like a dream come true in Paris.

Savour the buffet breakfast and check out one of the top spots in Paris at FRAME, where you can enjoy a terrace boasting amazing views of the Eiffel Tower. I'd rated this a solid 9 out of 10. The views are truly stunning, so I definitely suggest booking a room that overlooks the Eiffel Tower.

The Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel hotel is truly a gem with its ideal location for sightseeing. The staff members were incredibly friendly and accommodating, making us feel welcome throughout our stay. The breakfast served in the hotel restaurant was of excellent quality and reasonably priced considering the area. It was a true joy and worth every penny. The orange juice was freshly squeezed, and all the hot dishes, like croissants, were baked that same day.

The ambiance was exquisite, the staffs were incredibly professional, the tableware was stunning, and the food itself was simply perfect. If you're a coffee enthusiast, go ahead and grab a hot cappuccino. It's super warm and tasty, and you can totally request more than two hot drinks if you want. If you're in the mood for a relaxed breakfast with everything you could want, it's totally worth it.

I'm a huge fan of real honey, and this place serves up the real deal for its guests. I really loved having a little bowl of it, which not only made me feel awesome but also helped calm my throat.

We savoured our breakfast in a relaxed manner for about an hour. Staying in the city centre made it super convenient for us to visit most attractions, and it was just a short walk to the Eiffel Tower. We definitely recommend trying the breakfast buffet at the Pullman Tour Eiffel hotel, and we’ll definitely choose this spot for our next visit to Paris!

Here's a useful tip: the final light show ends at 11pm, and it stays light until around 10 at night in Paris.

We grabbed an Uber to our hotel and got there earlier than expected. The receptionist was really friendly and allowed us to check in early at 11 in the morning, and we even got to check out an hour later at 12 noon.

Bonjour, bonjour, we are in Paris! We had a fantastic time enjoying breath-taking balcony views of the Eiffel Tower - It felt like a dream; such a beautiful and relaxing experience.

Actually, the hotel’s check out time is at 11 in the morning and check in is at 3 in the afternoon. We paid 550 pounds for a night at this hotel a year ago, which included breakfast. By signing up for their membership, we received a non-refundable discount rate that also included breakfast at the restaurant.

The cost changes based on the season, daily rate, and how available the rooms are. We usually take our travel steel kettle since we prefer not to use the hotel kettle for personal hygiene. Our stay at the hotel was fantastic. The rooms were cozy, and being right next to the Eiffel Tower was just perfect.

Just a quick note, the cost can reach up to £1252 for a night with 1 king-size bed, 1 sofa bed, and a balcony that overlooks the Eiffel Tower in the summer. Are you really going to spend over a thousand a night at a 4-star hotel in Paris just for a balcony view of the Eiffel Tower? I'd say yes, but only if it's a 5-star hotel with that view. I'm definitely adding this to my list for my next trip to Paris. I've never done this before, huh?

The breakfast buffet was amazing, with delicious French croissants and cakes that were simply divine. Fruits in Paris can be quite pricey, but they definitely offer high quality. The first time I tried a large mango in Paris, it cost me around £15. It was incredibly juicy, overflowing with natural sweetness and that signature mango taste. While it wasn't the best mango I've ever had, it was still pretty enjoyable. One interesting thing I noticed was the peel had a weird floral scent, which added a unique and pleasant twist to the overall flavour.

Paris is a city we've visited countless times. Each visit makes my husband and I feel even more in love. We just couldn't resist taking photos and filming videos. Having a forever love is a beautiful thing, and it's great that we're confident in the relationship we have built. Our visit was truly unforgettable, thanks to everything being just right. We highly recommend it! Thank you for watching!

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No Coconut Milk! Red Chicken Curry (No-Fail Recipe)

Ingredients

4 pandan leaves

2-3 fresh lemongrass

4 ginger slices

2 large jacket potatoes

free range chicken legs & wings

curry or lime leaves, or skip it

Seasonings

2 tablespoons chilli oil

2 tablespoon hot chilli powder

2 tablespoon hot curry powder

2 cups hot water, optional

a few drop of light soy sauces

All above is can be adjustable to suit your preferences

A Secretly Delicious Red Chicken Curry (No Coconut Milk) that is both intriguing and inviting. This dish can serve 2-4 peoples. Pandan leaves enhance the aroma of white rice and the curry sauce. I bought mine from the Tradewinds oriental online store, which imports them fresh directly from Thailand. You can't find such fresh pandan leaves anywhere else in the UK; they are incredibly fresh and smell heavenly, just like freshly picked leaves, providing a natural taste.

Wash and clean the pandan leaves, and take 2 or 3 long pieces of lemongrass, cutting them into pieces. Slice the ginger into thin pieces. Just 2 large jacket potatoes or more, the finest traditional ones from the farmer, washed, peeled, and cut into 4 squares. For the chicken, use one large chicken leg and two wings, cutting them into pieces.

Heat a wok and dry the lemongrass pieces until fragrant, then add the ginger slices and pandan leaves, stirring well to release the aroma. Add the chicken pieces, along with 2 tablespoons of homemade chili oil and a few curry leaves. You can tie the pandan leaves into ribbons for added flair. Sprinkle in about 2 tablespoons of chili powder and 2 tablespoons of hot curry powder, then add hot water to cover the chicken and potato pieces by at least 80%.

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it to a plate, and let the chicken legs simmer with the potatoes, depending on the size of your cuts, until nearly cooked but still firm to the touch.

Add all the chicken back in and boil until hot. When you use the spatula touch the surface, it should feel hard, but the middle should be almost soft. Then, return all the chicken pieces to the pot until everything is boiled and serve hot. Then serve on a plate or in a steel pot, drizzle a few drops of light soy sauce, and it becomes the perfect red chicken curry! Alongside fluffy pandan-flavoured and lemongrass-infused steamed rice.

This is one of my favourite dishes, a simple red chicken curry. Sometimes, I will buy fresh tofu and deep fry it to make crispy tofu as an extra yummy treats, which is super delicious!

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My Birthday at The World Luxury Restaurant Awards! 🇨🇭

I have to celebrate my birthday in Switzerland a Michelin key 5 star hotel le 1913 restaurant it’s a Michelin guides fine dining. It is meaning the foods are fresh, well prepared by talented chefs team. We can’t believe we took almost 3 hours in the dinner, of course a long wait more than an hour. Because they are freshly cooked so enjoy a good yummy foods you will need a patience on it!

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Can you guess the price of a big bottle of this mineral water or sparkling water? Sparkling water is 9 Swiss francs, or even mineral water is also 9 Swiss francs.

In fact we are not really an alcoholic person. Can you guess how much in total for our excellent dishes? We got the dessert as the very beginning starters is for my birthday. The restaurant pastry team is famous to highly visual and decadent creations a showcasing fruit elixirs and creamy texture and rich flavours in tastes. This is so inspired! All the foods presented are very creative and succulent.

This the what the main dishes is a daily changing selection of high quality meats roasted to perfection from Swiss farm. For the main dishes, La Broche du hour costs 56 Swiss francs. It sounds like you’re talking about the famous whole roasted free-range chicken you find at Swiss rôtisseries.

Dining style is fine dining with an open kitchen and terraced featuring panoramic Mountain View’s. It’s really a top notch service and staffs are professional trained, authenticity and it feels warms for the atmosphere! We just told them our room number and the bill receipt it will added to when we checked out. The total cost for dinner tonight is under 200 Swiss francs. Have a very good nights and full-filled! Remember every year of your birthday must be special treats yourself because you are special and you are worth it!

It’s delicious when freshly roasted, with an amazing texture and flavour! The Cut: Côte de bœuf is a bone-in prime rib or ribeye priced at 68 Swiss francs. The bone keeps the meat moist and adds a rich flavour when roasting or reverse-searing. I really enjoy the taste; the meat is tender and easy to chew, plus it’s not overly salty—perfectly balanced!

At Restaurant 1913, located within the Villars Palace Hotel, the warm, freshly baked bread and rich, creamy butter are a highlight of the fine-dining experience. The bread, baked daily by the chef, is served fresh and complimentary for guests. It's chewy and soft on the inside, while the butter has an amazing aroma and is wonderfully creamy. It's a perfect match with the buttery mashed potatoes as well.

It tastes like Christmas tarts, and you can spot two mini lemons. I take a bite and show you the inside texture; it has a refreshing lemon flavour mixed with cheesy buns, chewy and spongy—so unique. Just look at that boing boing! It's so satisfying to see the textures while you eat. If I eat it all at once, I don't really get to enjoy the flavour and visual satisfaction of each bite. This is my 100% honest restaurant review!

The dining experience is fine dining with an open kitchen and a terrace that offers panoramic mountain views. The service is top-notch, and the staff is professionally trained, creating an authentic and warm atmosphere!

Figures au Hamsun & fruits are 18 Swiss francs. The standout is the eye-catching honeycomb crisps, which have a delicious buttery flavour, paired with figs and creamy white balls. However, not everyone likes fresh figs; I find them a bit sour and plain. The waiter mentioned it’s a new dessert recipe.

Hope it's been helpful. Take care, my friends. Sending you all the positive vibes!

Is This Worth £1,200? Villars Palace Switzerland 🔑 Michelin Key 5 Star Hotel at Villars Palace, Villars-sur-Ollon with Prices!

If you're after a fancy getaway with ski-in, ski-out access hotel just steps away in Switzerland. This is the spot for you! It's incredibly convenient and absolutely worth it! On top of that, it's a Michelin-rated, 5-star hotel, and the lobby features large panoramic windows that offer breath-taking views of the mountain scenery! I celebrated my birthday there, aiming to experience true luxury in a hotel with views of the Swiss Alps in Switzerland, and it was truly unforgettable.

Train travel in Switzerland is quite pricey. The journey from Champery Village to Villars-sur-Ollon takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, including local bus transportation. The cost of a round trip on the SBB train is £185, which is almost £200. This is not for first-class! While the trip from Villars-sur-Ollon to Genève Gare Cornavin takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.

We travelled by train from Champery village to Villars sur Ollon, and after a half-hour bus ride, we finally reached our destination. It was quite a challenge, especially with two large pieces of luggage and a snowboard. In total, it took us about three hours to arrive at the hotel lobby.

Fortunately, I encountered the hotel staff named February on the stairs, and February's was extremely helpful. From the moment I checked in, I was pleasantly surprised by the receptionist named Charles, who was incredibly welcoming and professional. He even let me check in early!

Since it was winter last year of December. Charles offered me a hot apple cider, which was a nice touch. He showed me around the bar, dining, and breakfast areas. I’ve never experienced service like this before.

The room prices listed on the website are higher, even for accommodations without mountain views. However, you can sign up for the Leaders Club at no cost to access discounted rates, which include the daily Villars Palace Signature Buffet Breakfast. During the very low season, a classic room with garden views, but lacking mountain views, is available for £400 for one night. Since we opted for a mountain view, the prices are slightly elevated, but for two nights, the total is £1100 at a non-refundable rate. It's a worthwhile expense if you're celebrating a birthday or wedding anniversary.

Also provided every single detailed information about the sauna, pool's, gyms opening times and temperatures. I felt like a VIP hotel guest! He escorted me to my room and provided a tour, highlighting the origins bar available for hotel guests, where one can prepare their own coffee and tea, as well as enjoy soft drinks. Thank you so much; it truly made my day, especially since I was celebrating three days and two nights at Villars Palace. It felt like a dream.

I reserved a Double Room with a Mountain View on booking.com for a total of £1100 for just a two-night stay last December. This amount covered an outstanding breakfast and unlimited access to the spa. Please be aware that this rate is non-refundable, and for an extra £100, the total would rise to £1200 for the option of free cancellation.

This is an ORIGINS BAR exclusively for hotel guests. All soft drinks in the fridge are complimentary, including coffee and premium tea sets. Additionally, the views from the windows are stunning and provide a relaxing atmosphere while enjoying a cup.

A luxurious getaway from home. It’s truly a Michelin experience, with top-notch service at a five-star hotel. This luxury hotel offers direct access to skiing, allowing guests to ski right to their door and enjoy ski-in, ski-out convenience. The hotel provides car transfers to the ski resort and will arrange a return trip once you finish your day on the slopes.

For a new snowboarder, the total time spent was about 4 hours. The ski resort, located in the stunning Swiss Alps, presents some challenges for beginners due to its high elevation, which is more suited for intermediate or professional skiers. Nonetheless, the website provides options for ski lessons. So, don't worry about it. The mountain views will take your breath away! My first snowboarding experience video from beginning to end; you can find the link in the description box below. If you have any questions, feel free to ask—this is my honest review!

I was moved to tears when I entered my room because today is my birthday. The general manager, Stephen, made my day incredibly special and unforgettable. It truly touched the depths of my heart. A bottle of red wine, fragrant and delightful in taste, accompanied the homemade butter cookies, which were crunchy on the outside and melted in my mouth. The cheese sticks were also a highlight, but the chocolate cake was the star of the show—rich and chocolatey, perfectly balanced without being overly sweet, and absolutely delicious. I feel so full tonight that I decided to cancel my restaurant reservation right away. (We had our dinner at a Michelin guide restaurant last night, the one from 1913. It's truly Michelin experiment with top notch service with a 5 star hotel. Next up, I'll give an honest review of that Michelin guide restaurant. The stunning Swiss Alps are right in front of us, it feels like we're in a movie, and this dream spa in Switzerland really helped us unwind.

The hotel staffs are exhibits a high level of professionalism and the general manager, Stephan Post, is truly a gentleman—so courteous, he has successfully managed an incredible team, just as it ought to be! I felt all the love and care, especially on my birthday; it was a wonderful choice for this dream destination. I have never experienced such exceptional professionalism and attention even a smaller thing in any luxury hotels and their teams throughout my life; I will certainly be coming back!

The hotel offers a car service to the train station. Thank you, February; you are a hardworking and admirable person. The hotel is lucky to have you as part of the team :)
100% MY HONEST REVIEW!

Noted:

The cost of traveling from Villars Palace to Geneva City via Uber should be compared to the price of a train ticket for each journey; it is nearly three times more expensive. If the Uber fare is similar to or less than double the train ticket price, we will proceed with the more convenient option!