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Welcome to Britpakgirl.com !

I am a 30-something busy Muslim mother of three blogging about current affairs, travel, food and a lot more. Based in London & Surrey, I like to write about all the fun things I get up to with and without the fam.

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Coffee doesn’t lie. Coffee doesn’t let you down. Coffee doesn’t talk back. Coffee doesn’t argue with you. Coffee is always there for you. Love your coffee ✌🏼

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Top 9, got to be done! Happy new year to everyone - thank you for following me you lovely lot!
Here’s praying for peace & justice worldwide 🤲🏽

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Salaam & hello! As I’ve got quite a few new followers recently I thought I’d introduce myself. I’m Sharmeen, a blogger, writer & broadcast journalist who lives in Surrey. But before that I’m a mum to 3 children and 2 fur babies (rabbit & cat). My blog is britpakgirl.com (link in bio) where I write about a whole bunch of things, food, travel, days out & politics. My insta stories mainly revolve around food...not sure why! 🍔
This photo was taken in Boxhill which is always such a fun place to go! Seems like a world away now that we’re in the depth of winter. If you’ve read this far - thank you! I’d love to hear about you..please say hello in the comments! 🧡

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No doubt a very gorgeously presented plate of pancakes... needed to be warmer and more yogurt & compote required. However a much better dish at @elan_cafe than my last visit in 2018. This could be the prettiest looking thing I’ve eaten this year! What’s the best thing you’ve eaten in 2019?

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Who loves Turkish coffee? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ Thankfully this is now available at lots of restaurants which wasn’t always the case! This is from @mantlknightsbridge which you can read about on my new blog post ‘The best halal restaurants of 2019’! Link in bio or go to britpakgirl.com Yes I can’t believe it’s December either but that’s why I wrote this now!
Have a read and let me know what your fave restaurant this year was.
#mbdailyposts

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A very delicious fried fish dish smothered in tamarind and red chillis! My son ordered this at @bananatreeuk in Bayswater where all meat is halal and there is no pork on the menu either. Some of the starters here are very very average but the kids loved them - me not so much! But my laksa and this fish was the best. Also their desserts are really nice. See my ‘Restaurant’ highlights - Over £20 per person.
Are you into Indo/Malay food? I am!
PS. And when the hec did Whitely’s close?

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The stunning range of Turkish desserts at @cyprusmangal . So this kunefe is slightly different in that it’s cooked over hot coals! Swipe left to see me trying to unsuccessfully film that classic kunefe shot 🤷🏻‍♀️
Be warned, portions are big here so please leave some space for freshly made kunefe or baklava...
See my Restaurant highlights for more!
#turkishfood
#invite

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That time when we bumped into @katesilverton ! I wanted to ask her where her dress was from as it was so pretty but I chickened out... anyway this was a fun afternoon tea at the Langham celebrating a friend’s 40th. The hotel is beautiful and they can do halal sandwiches too. Lovely for a special occasion. The afternoon tea is even more fancy than the Ritz.. Have you been to the Langham?

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Which is your favourite Turkish mezze?
Sucuk
Halloumi
Icli kofte
Falafel
Toubboleh
Taramasalata
Baba ghanoush or
Hummus?
You can have all this plus mains & desert for £27 - party menu @cyprusmangal . Everything was delicious especially these Cypriot style icli kofte (my favourite mezze here!) They also do in house freshly made baklava & knafeh!
#invite #halalfood

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Happy Weekend!
This view is from Comino, a Maltese island. You can read about Malta on my blog britpakgirl.com . I was really stunned by its beauty I must say and would 100% recommend it. Not only is it nearby it’s a really great winter sun destination! And if you’re into diving it’s one of the top 10 diving countries in the world.
Have you been to Malta? Did you love it?

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Who else misses the sunshine? I do! Remember to take some time out for yourselves... self care is important. Easier said than done I know, but do things that make you happy - regularly! I hope everyone has a fantastic Jummah 💚 📷: @canoncaan
#mentalhealthawareness

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I’m not a huge ice cream or gelato fan which is why you’ll seldom see these typically Insta ice cream photos on my feed! However this was so humongous I felt I had to, and I was impressed with how delicious it was. If you saw my stories then you’ll know this was from @costco for £2 only! It’s so filling it’s basically a meal replacement...a very calorific one!
Anyway seems many of you are @costco fans... but what are your favourite @costcouk_deals ? This isn’t an ad but it blatantly should be! (Stracciatella, mint choc chip and chocolate in case you’re wondering!)

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Here is a delicious Creme brûlée dessert from @zenloungelondon which is a relatively new addition to South Croydon. Swipe left to see the more. There’s a lot going on here, halal Japanese food, no alcohol, shisha lounge, prayer space, flower wall, glitter ball... all in all a good time is guaranteed. Food needs a little refining and improving as they are still new, but staff are super friendly.
Can’t wait to re-visit! Stories in my ‘Restaurant’ highlights.

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My new post is up on the blog! Link in my bio....Things to in North Devon with children... do have a read and let me know what you think! This is us on a coastal walk which had a route down to the sea. It was beautiful!
Who else loves coastal walks?

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Dessert platter! How to create a show stopper dessert with minimal effort... although the little tarts and the chocolate strawberries were homemade. Everything else was shop bought, thanks to Mr Kipling and Thornton’s! Fragrant rose petals from @greenfields_spices that all my guests could smell, finished off the display!
Also threw in some greengages and @marksandspencerfoodpr candy floss grapes!
Have you made a dessert platter before?

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A beautiful sunset in Devon. I would comeback here in a flash. (Husband and son pictured here). Thankful that the sun is shining in Surrey today! And it’s Friday so Jummah Mubarak and let’s bring on the weekend! #alwaystheoptimist
Any exciting plans?

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Couldn’t resist a photo with Sulley whilst doing very serious things at @skynews !Monsters Inc was one of the first animated movies that adults watched too. It was a first of its time! Anyway what’s your favourite kids movie? I’ve got so many Rio, Hotel Transylvania, Kung Fu Panda...can’t pick a favourite. Yes I know, I’m a child.

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I love beach hut photos! Will be posting about our holiday to Devon over the next few days. This was our main summer holiday and I’m so glad we stayed in the UK. (It was my first time in the West Country and it certainly lived up to its reputation including the dodgy British weather!) The pound is taking a battering so best to stay here right?! Saying that itching to book our next family holiday somewhere hot maybe...What do you think... have you got any holidays coming up, please share and inspire me!

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The tide was really high (beach has basically disappeared) but we still had one hour of wetsuit hire left so we went back in! We body boarded for the first time in Devon, and really enjoyed it. Especially my youngest (not pictured)! Kids had a blast.... a great way to end the summer holidays Alhamdolilah.

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No filter! My son running across the beach. Summer holidays are everything! How’s your summer been?

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