July 2021 Cycling along the stunning, if hilly(!), coastal road from Ballycastle to Giant's Causeway, distracted by the arc of white sand against the sparkling turquoise sea that is White Park Bay, I almost didn't spot Bothy. But something about the cosiness of the word must have registered with my brain so I stopped to investigate. From the name, I was expecting small and eclectic. Bothy is surprisingly large, although definitely has the eclectic factor, with a conservatory as well as a covered outdoors, complete with wood fired pizza oven. Taking inspiration from mountain bothies, they aim to recreate the comfort of "a roof over our heads; a shelter from the weather; a place to rest, eat and warm up; a haven". They want people to be able to " wander in, settle back and unwind. Curl up and read a book, or just enjoy the solitude". I found it a little busy for that - it's definitely a very popular pit stop. They roast their own coffee (bags of bea...
This is an adaptation of a recipe I saw. Half an avocado blended with coconut water, apple juice, a handful of almond, a generous chunk of ginger, and a teaspoon of matcha. The sweetness of the apple is offset by the matcha, the avocado gives a creaminess and makes it more substantial, and the ginger adds a spicy kick as well as all its health benefits. Perfect way to start the day, or as a post workout pick me up.
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