Experience the world from your sofa | Part 3

Another virtual trip to the theatre – Filmed on Stage

Sit back, relax and watch your favourite musicals and plays from the comfort of your own sofa. Filmed on Stage are updating their free worldwide streaming lists of popular musicals, plays and operas during the lockdown period. The list includes Cinderella The Musical, Jane Eyre and Madame Butterfly.

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Netflix – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is a comedic documentary where Star chef, David Chang invites fellow celebrity friends to join him on the road to explore the cuisine and culture of different cities around the world. Guest stars include comedian Seth Rogen, TV personality Chrissy Teigen and actress Kate Mckinnon. If you have a passion for travel, food and comedy, this series will have you hooked for hours. It’s perfect for lifting spirits through these hard times, so why not join in with the laughter.
This series is available on Netflix in the UK.

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Eat Pray Love

Why not dive into a Julia Roberts rom-com one afternoon. Eat Pray Love follows the life of a newly divorced modern woman, Elizabeth Gilbert, who finds herself lost and searching for what she really wants out of life. Elizabeth journey of self-discovery sees her explore new corners of the world, allowing her to indulge in the new and exciting cultures she finds.

This film combines the love for all things travel and food, which is why it is a popular favourite amongst the team here at Rickshaw. With the world and its wonders feeling a little out of reach, a good film is a great opportunity to experience it all from your sofa.

This series is available on Netflix in the UK.

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Tibetan Incantations – The Meditative Sound of Buddhist Chants

During these unprecedented times, it is easy to become stressed, anxious or have trouble sleeping. Mediation is a great way to reduce and control all three. Take 10-20 minutes out of your day, listen and meditate to Tibetan Incantations – The Meditative Sound of Buddhist Chants. Studies show the best times of day for meditation are between the hours of 3-6 am as these are called the “magic hours”, however, if you are not an early riser, 2-3 pm is another great time as this is the period to curve a natural energy slump.
Listen to this peaceful music on Youtube.

Into the Wild – by Jon Krakauer

One for the book worms, ‘Into The Wild’ is a novel based on a true story of Chris McCandless, who in 1992 walked deep into the Alaskan wilderness, intrigued by a travelling lifestyle and wanting to break free from his conventional one.

International bestselling author Jon Krakauer explores the obsession which leads people to leave civilization behind and seek enlightenment through solitude and contact with nature. Become engrossed in this travel account which will shake you to the core.

Order the book off Amazon, download to your Kindle or listen on Audiobooks.

Enjoyed the book? Why not watch Sean Penn’s film adaptation of the book, on Amazon Prime Video.

A taste of summer – chicken & seafood paella

This weeks recipe was recommended by our Business Transformation Leader, Emily.

“Paella is a firm favourite in my household. It instantly reminds me of sunshine and summer holidays spending time with the whole family.”

Here’s a recipe of the classic Spanish rice dish from Joanna Cismaru.

Chicken & Seafood Paella

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil
4 chicken thighs boneless and skinless cut into 1 inch pieces
2 chorizo sausages cut into 1 inch pieces (I used Italian sausages)
1/2 tsp salt or to taste
1/4 tsp pepper or to taste
1 large onion chopped
6 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice*
14 oz diced fire roasted tomatoes (1 can)
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth low sodium
1 tbsp hot sauce such as Tabasco or Sriracha
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp saffron
1 lb large shrimp shelled and deveined but keep tails on
1 lb mussels scrubbed and soaked
1 lb clams scrubbed and soaked
fresh parsley for garnish chopped
1 lemon cut into wedges

How to make it:

• In a large paella pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and sausage, season with salt and pepper, then cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
• Move the chicken and sausage to one side of the pan, then add the onion to the other half, season with a bit of salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and soft. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
• Add the arborio and fire roasted tomatoes to the pan and stir well. Let the rice cook in the sauce from the tomatoes for about 5 minutes, you will notice it will start to brown on the bottom, which is what you’re looking for. Add the broth, hot sauce, smoked paprika, saffron and season with salt and pepper if needed. Stir everything together and cover with a large lid. Cook for about 15 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. The rice will not be cooked through at this time.
• Turn down the heat and stir the rice around a bit, you will notice the crust on the bottom of the pan, that’s what you’re looking for. Arrange the shrimp, mussels and clams over the rice, cover with a lid again and cook for another 10 minutes or until the mussels and clams open up.
• Turn off the heat and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
  Buen Provecho! Enjoy this meal in the sun if you have a garden, paired with a crisp glass of white wine or a classic jug of sangria!