Lowdown on Lockdown - Alexandra Delf, Ophir PR
From binge-worthy box sets to getting creative in the kitchen, friends of The Cheshire Magazine share their lockdown experience
Alexandra Delf - Ophir PR
What binge-worthy box set can you recommend?
I have been watching way too many box sets during lockdown weekends. Favourites include Peaky Blinders, SS GB and Upload and for some fun, watching multiple seasons of Ru Paul’s Drag Race!
What else have you been doing to keep yourself entertained?
I have been trying to write as much as possible and keep creative. My baking and cooking skills have also definitely improved as I’ve been following online cookery classes live from locations around the world, trying to keep up and try something new.
What new dish have you trialled in the kitchen?
I have tried a selection of new dishes, one each week actually with @Tuscanynowandmore on Instagram, as each week a chef showcases a new Italian dish with one of their private chefs and it’s really easy to follow. Which is exactly my kind of cooking. Plus there is usually a wine tasting session to go along with it, which is always a positive. My personal favourite so far has been Crespelle Alla Fiorentina - savoury pancakes with ricotta, pecorino and spinach, highly recommended.
What exercise routine have you got in place?
I have also been turning to social media to mix up my exercise routines, I am still working remotely every weekday, so I am using exercise to keep some form of daily routine in place. Depending on how I am feeling, I will turn to @BarrysUK or @ThirdSpaceLondon for a morning class or if I am feeling more relaxed, start the day with some light stretching or yoga.
How have you been keeping in touch with friends and family?
Every type of video call imaginable from Zoom and WhatsApp to Skype and House Party depending on how technically savvy the person on the other end is! We have been organising pub quizzes and also some fun games to play across the miles including Fibbage which is great fun to play with all ages.
What has been the main benefit of your lockdown?
Definitely spending time with my husband, as we both work in travel, inevitably we were travelling pre lockdown a lot, which meant we weren’t getting as much quality time together as we would have liked, sometimes being away over weekends as well.
What is the first thing you want to do when the lockdown is over?
I am really missing my family and friends so I would love to be able to see them as soon as possible, as they are in Cheshire and I am in London, so although that may not be possible as soon as lockdown is lifted, depending on the rules, I will be heading up to see them as soon as I can.
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