Vivian Is Cooking Diary – Week of 29 August 2026

A little late with this week’s diary — life has been rather busy! But that certainly didn’t stop me from cooking and baking. ❤️

The week of 29 August was another full one in my kitchen, with lots of comforting food, family favourites and a few special treats.

🍽️ What I cooked & baked...

Batch Cooking for Busy Times (Exams, Stress, or Overload)

When life gets intense—exams, deadlines, or difficult periods—cooking is often the first thing to disappear. Batch cooking helps you stay nourished without daily effort: you cook once, portion meals, and freeze them for the week.

This is my simple Mediterranean-style approach: easy dishes, flexible ingredients, and balanced meals ready to reheat.