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The Smitten Collection by Cheryl Miles - Beeswax-Coconut Candles & Cookbooks | Recipes | Emcee, Voice Talent & Media Personality

Easy and nutritious recipes and eco-friendly artisan beeswax-coconut candles for health-conscious busy professionals.

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We got dolled up for the gala night of A Doll’s

We got dolled up for the gala night of A Doll’s House Part 2 by @pangdemoniumtheatre, starring the lovable legends @neosweelin and @limkaysiu, as well as the brilliant @jokukathas & captivating @rebeccaaed. 🎭.

This was a wonderful way to celebrate International Women’s Day, with a play that is as relevant today as it was when it debuted in Broadway on 2017, as it did when Henrik Ibsen wrote it in 1879…. Which means we still have a long way to go! 👊🏼

It discusses and highlights the struggles and challenges women trapped by societal expectations face and what happens when she abandons herself for her family, or vice versa as was the case for the lead character Nora.

Aaah such thought-provoking thoughts 😂 after a night out at the theatre! 🥂🧠

Also so nice to see so many familiar faces! #MattTheHubsters had to take the day off as official plus one so I could take @helcroz as my girldate. 🩷

Go watch it now before it ends 23 March at the gorgeous Victoria Theatre!

Tix here: https://pangdemonium.com/whats-on-details/a-dolls-house-part2 🎭
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#bossbabelife #medialife #theatresingapore #theatre #galanight #IWD #iwd2025 #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #theatreproduction #cheryltransformationjourney #glowupto50

[💥SAVE THIS RECIPE💥] Diversity is the spice

[💥SAVE THIS RECIPE💥] Diversity is the spice of life. Here’s my nutritional twist on this high protein lentil dish usually served over hot rice. I top it with raw shredded cabbage, roasted cherry tomatoes, air fried broccoli and a drizzle of homemade mustard curry leaf oil (recipe coming soon). Don’t be afraid to be inclusive and mix everything all in.

This is a powerhouse dish for easing #perimenopausal symptoms and inflammation like gout. Nutritional info in comments!

@thesmittencollection artisan beeswax-coconut candle featured: RESTORE (grapefruit, vetiver & cedarwood essential oils)

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 red onion, sliced
7 cloves garlic, chopped
1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp nutmeg powder
6 cardamom seeds
2 cinnamon sticks
3 dried bay leaves
1 tbsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp garam masala
4 green chillies, sliced
3 cups red lentil
2 large sweet potatoes, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 can chopped tomatoes
2 tsp salt
2 stock cubes - vegetable or chicken
6 cups water, more as needed
200ml coconut cream (at the end)

TOP WITH
plain Greek yoghurt
vegetables of choice
fresh cilantro, chopped
more green chillies if you like things spicy!

Made in the @instantpotsingapore for a fuss-free one pot meal. You can make it over the stove too - same steps just longer cooking time (about 90 minutes vs 15 minutes in #instantpot)

CONTINUED IN COMMENTS! ⬇️
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#recipeoftheday #fitnessfood #perimenopausenutrition #cookbookauthor #recipeshare #foodgram #easyrecipe #easyrecipes #recipeideas #cooksofinstagram #freerecipe #dinnerideas #foodporn #whattocook #sgfoodies #sghomecooking #recipeblog #recipeblogger #recipeinspo #recipedeveloper #recipecreator #easyrecipes #homecooking #instantpotrecipes #instantpotcooking

Productive enough for you, Elon? 🙄 Watching th

Productive enough for you, Elon? 🙄

Watching the news coming out of the US lately feels like a horror movie—except it’s real, and the zombies are willingly buying into the biggest scam of the century.

It’s exhausting, but life goes on. So stay joyful, keep your humor intact, and don’t neglect your self-care—sleep, gym, nutrition, and of course, beeswax-coconut candles from @thesmittencollection.

Most importantly, don’t let this blip in history steal your peace. Lightbearers have work to do—now more than ever—to restore sanity and civility.

Stay vigilant, keep the faith, and keep shining. ✨ Meanwhile, what 5 awesome things did you accomplish last week? Let’s celebrate life with a purpose-filled #productivityreport.
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#StayVigilant #KeepTheFaith #LightbearersUnite #HistoryInTheMaking #SelfCareMatters #JoyIsResistance #MindfulLiving #BeTheLight #CurrentEvents #WellnessAndWisdom #HopeOverFear #TheSmittenCollection #BeeswaxCandles #ProtectYourPeace #cookbookauthor #cheryltransformationjourney #bossbabelife #theresistanceisfemale #freedomthinkers #celebratelife #beintentional
#badnews #badreviews

I so enjoyed my tea-time chat with the beautiful @

I so enjoyed my tea-time chat with the beautiful @ritazzee who i adore and admire so much for all that she’s accomplished. From her media career as a newscaster on @channelnewsasia to the bestselling cookbooks she’s written to her tech-powered, nutrition-driven meal delivery service @amgd.sg to how business-savvy she is! Aaah #fangirling 🤩!! Looking forward to working with you in 2025 Rita & Nadrah!! 🙌🏼

Swipe to see us behind-the-scenes of #MakanTimeStories coming soon to @mewatch.mediacorp Ch5 with show creator @relish.sg_sogood and co-hosts Chef Chris Choo and actor @nicholas.ian.voon!

Can’t wait for my mini-return to TV 📺 after 16 years on radio 📻🎙️!

How’s your 2025 going so far? 🩷
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#mediapersonality #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #medialife #bosslife #cookbookauthor #emcee #voiceactor #fempreneur #femaleentrepreneur #tvshow

Valentine’s Day is not just for celebrating roma

Valentine’s Day is not just for celebrating romantic love but for supporting your single friends too!! ♥️♥️♥️

@robhargreaves1979 I absolutely loved our heart-to-heart conversations over cocktails while devouring incredible modern middle eastern food with an Indian twist at @aniba.sg on #ValentinesDay eve. 🥰

Thanks for listening to me ramble on about both my stresses and progress with my many business endeavors under @milesnixonmedia & @thesmittencollection!! 😅

Looking forward to our next #foodieadventure together!

Meanwhile you guys need to check out this gorgeous restaurant, secretly tucked away along Bonheim Street facing the Singapore River. It is a #CherylCertified!! Look for Dinesh!! He is the sweetest! 😍

My top picks:
🔸CONE - omg the trout tartare with creamy quail’s egg yolk is so insanely amazing you will be lost for words
🔸CAULIFLOWER - so smokey and savory you will forget this crispy kale and cauliflower concoction is #vegan
🔸BEETROOT - juicy blood orange meld delightfully with earthy, sweet beetroot… so refreshing
🔸TABULEH - who cares if the fresh herbs get stuck in your teeth… this bulgur wheat, yellowtail ceviche concoction dripped with yogurt sauce will keep you coming back for more!
🔸 FISH KEBAB - charred fish paste on lemongrass sticks served with crispy makluba rice with a side of curry-tomato cream was just out of this world
🔸 CUCUMBER - i loved all the cocktails but this one was my fave!

Be sure to come hungry and leave space for dessert!! So many tantalizing dishes on the menu to tempt you with i wish I could list them all! 😝

BONUS: This restaurant is perfect for vegan/#vegetarian and #pescatarian friends!!!!

How did you celebrate Valentine’s Day? 💕
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#sgrestaurant #foodiesg #wheretoeatsg #foodblogger #foodstagram #cookbookauthor #dinnerwithfriends #singapore

Marry the man who gives you a diamond cross ✝️

Marry the man who gives you a diamond cross ✝️ for #valentinesday instead of sexy lingerie!!👙Because when someone is attracted to your soul rather than your physical appearance, you know he’s a keeper!

Also did you know that St Valentine is the patron saint of marriage, love and bees 🐝 (how apt because @thesmittencollection uses beeswax in our candles!)? #stvalentinesday #stvalentine

So don’t fret if you are single today or bemoaning a recent breakup. Today is a celebration of love - NOT loss - and of all the possibilities that lie ahead. And as long as you remember that, you’ll find that person who is perfect for you. Take it from this old bride!

Today also marks not just our 8th #valentines together but the anniversary of hard-launching #MattTheHubsters, then just a shy boy i met on a dating app 4 months before. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 He finally became #socialmediaofficial!

Swipe ⬅️ to see us then at a fancy restaurant at our first Valentine’s Day in 2017 vs now celebrating on our couch - our fave place. 🥰 #throwback #thenandnow

Happy Valentine’s Day, lovers! 🌹♥️💋
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#loveintentionally #loveyourself #lovestory #loveinyour40sandbeyond #loveforever #marriageinyour40s #oldbride #hardlaunch #hardlaunchingtheboyfriend #findingloveinyour40s #wifelife #lovelessons #valentine #funnyvalentine #valentinesurprise #valentinegift

Love is in the air… and it smells like siz

Love is in the air… and it smells like sizzling steak, warm vanilla, and delicate rose petals melting into a sweet, intoxicating embrace. 💋✨ #sp

This #ValentinesDay, celebrate love and romance with a home-cooked meal (recipes from @smitteninthekitchen cookbooks) and premium wine & steaks from @meatkrafters—all under the glow of “Date Night” by @thesmittencollection by @cherylmiles_.

This luxurious, eco-friendly candle captures the magic of an intimate evening, blending the soft floral allure of Pink Rose Petals, the indulgent creaminess of Whipped Vanilla, and the spark of Pure Chemistry. 💕

If your love language is food, stay in and cook the sultry 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 with @meatkrafters’ 𝓟𝓪𝓼𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓽𝓮 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓪𝓭𝓮 or 𝓔𝓿𝓮𝓻𝔂𝓭𝓪𝔂 𝓡𝓸𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮 selections, which include the key ingredients for a night to remember.

✨ Exclusive Valentine’s Gift Set from 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒍 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔 - $40 (valued at $100)✨
▫️”Date Night” – 8oz Artisan Beeswax-Coconut Candle
▫️Smitten in the Kitchen – 60 Recipes for Love
▫️Sexy in the Kitchen – 25 Recipes for Romance

Upgrade the experience with 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 ($35-$82 per bottle). My personal favorite? The 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐢𝐞 “𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧” 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐬 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟏) —crisp, refreshing, and the perfect counterbalance to a rich, creamy pasta. Prefer something bolder? Try the 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟑/𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟔, a Bordeaux with deep, dark berry notes. 🍷

Click the link in bio & get #SmittenWithMeatKrafters today! 🍷🥩❤️💋👩🏻‍🍳👨🏻‍🍳
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“I am big. It’s the pictures that got small.” ~ Norma Desmond, Sunset Boulevard 🎥🎬⭐️

This award-winning musical was a magical experience for me for three reasons:
✨ it marks Sarah Brightman’s triumphant return to the stage after 30 years— i have loved her since she first played Christine in Phantom of the Opera!
🎶 The lush, cinematic score by Andrew Lloyd Webber is always such a joy to the ear & the soul… lyrically my fave was “Eternal Youth is Worth a Little Suffering” 🤣
✨it’s a reminder of the dangers of living in the past and how important it is when faced with change to find new paths and “New Ways To Dream”. Constant reinvention and transformation have been how i have survived the entertainment & media industry & this production really hit home as I embrace my own evolution before i turn the #big50!

Based on the classic 1950 film, Sunset Boulevard tells the haunting story of a faded silent movie star clinging to the dream of a comeback & how her delusion results in heart wrenching tragedy!

The lavish set, delightful choreography, flawless singing, dapper costumes & the use of multi-media really transport you to the glory days of 1950s Hollywood. The cherry on top is always bumping into familiar faces who still greet me with warmth. ♥️

An absolutely unforgettable night at the theatre with my #girldate @pamelapung. Catch it before it ends 23 February at Sands Theatre!! You really can’t miss Sarah Brightman! 🤩🤩🤩

@baseasia @marinabaysands
#SunsetBoulevard #SarahBrightman #AndrewLloydWebber #MusicalTheatre #sunsetblvd #cheryltransformationjourney #Big50Journey

[💥SAVE THIS RECIPE💥] Steak Stroganoff Pasta

[💥SAVE THIS RECIPE💥] Steak Stroganoff Pasta 🥩🍝is my one-pot take on this Russian dish made popular in the US in the 1930s. I keep it traditional with a few twists. It’s savory, creamy and slightly tangy thanks to the mustard and sour cream. It’s a decadent treat for #ValentinesDay or any time you want to celebrate #DateNight at home with @thesmittencollection’s latest scent. #sp

Beeswax-Coconut Candle by @thesmittencollection: “Date Night” smells like Pink Rose Petals, Whipped Cream and Chemistry! 🌹🍦💕

INGREDIENTS FROM @MEATKRAFTERS (available as a set)
250ml bottle of sauvignon blanc
300g x 2 USDA Super Prime Ribeye
250g Giuseppe Cocco Egg Fettuccini

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
salt & pepper, about 1 teaspoon each
250g/9oz swiss brown mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2-3 cups of pasta water
2 beef stock cubes
1-2 tbsp dijon mustard
½ tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 cup sour cream
olive oil, for cooking
chives or parsley for garnishing

Whip up this dish with @Meatkrafters 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲 or 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 selections. It includes the key ingredients, add-ons of 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 and gift set from 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒍 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔 at only $40 (valued at $100):
▫️“Date Night”, 8oz Artisan Beeswax-Coconut Candle ▫️Smitten in the Kitchen, 60 Recipes for Love
▫️Sexy in the Kitchen, 25 Recipes for Romance

✨Recipe continues in the comments ⬇️ section! ✨

Full recipe is also available on www.CherylMiles.com

Stay Smitten! 👩🏻‍🍳💋♥️🍷

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First run in 4 years… and it felt like freedom.

First run in 4 years… and it felt like freedom. 🏃‍♀️✨ I wasn’t fast, and I wasn’t trying to be.

I walked, I ran, and I took it all in—nature, the breeze, and even a little wildlife moment with a random rooster and later, a mother hen crossing the road. 🐓🐣😂

Sometimes, returning to something you once loved—but stopped due to injury or fear—isn’t about proving anything to anyone. It’s about reclaiming a part of yourself.

Here’s to every opportunity we have to begin again… even when it’s not for the first time. 💛
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#RunningAgain #PostInjuryJourney #SlowAndSteady #glowupto50 #cheryltransformationjourney #almost50 #almost50andfabulous #embracechange #bossbabelife #midlifewoman #perimenopause #runner #runrunrun #running

[💥SAVE THIS RECIPE💥] Inspired by Vietnamese

[💥SAVE THIS RECIPE💥] Inspired by Vietnamese Grilled Fish (Cha Ca), this easy airfryer version is made in just 10 minutes & is packed with flavour. The portion below feeds 4-6. #foodforthought

FOR THE FISH
about 800g red snapper/threadfin fish, or 6 fillets
few dashes of rice vinegar
2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp salt, or as desired
1 tsp dried dill
1 tsp each ginger, garlic and onion powder
1 tsp ground lemongrass
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon black pepper
small drizzle of olive oil

GARNISH
10 spring onions, cut into 2-inch long pieces
1 bunch of coriander
mint leaves
fresh dill
salted peanuts, crushed

SERVE WITH:
2-3 tablespoons of sauerkraut
Brown rice
raw carrots, cherry tomatoes & arugula (or other vegetables of choice)
a dash or two of fish sauce, if desired

INSTRUCTIONS:
Pat each piece of fish with paper towels to remove any moisture. Sprinkle a few dashes of rice vinegar & some salt. In a small dish, spoon out all the seasonings, stir & then coat each fish with the mixture. Drizzle some olive oil (please refrain from using peanut, canola or vegetable oil as these are highly inflammatory. I only use olive, avocado & coconut oil for cooking). Airfry for 6min at 205ºC/400ºF skin side up, flip over & airfry for an additional 4 min. Serve with sauerkraut, brown rice, spring onions, coriander, peanuts & a side of raw vegetables.

See comments below ⬇️ for nutrition facts & follow for more! How are you coping with perimenopause? 🫶🏼
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[💥SAVE THIS RECIPE💥] Transformation is about

[💥SAVE THIS RECIPE💥] Transformation is about taking stock of what you have, then using a few extra ingredients to create something new while letting go of anything that no longer aligns with your vision or the future you desire.

Here’s how I transformed leftovers from our CNY steamboat party into a new dish so that nothing goes to waste! #foodforthought 🐍

Beeswax-Coconut Candle by @thesmittencollection: “Transformation” - smells like Lychee & Black Tea & is topped with Labradorite & Moonstone.

INGREDIENTS
Yellow noodles, about 600g
Baby wongbok, about 350g
Oyster mushrooms, 300g
250g Brown Mushrooms, sliced
400g Tau Kwa (firm tofu), cut into cubes
leftover shabu shabu - pork & beef, about 600g
coriander
cherry tomatoes
5 cloves garlic, smashed & minced
1 red onion, sliced
1 tsp black peppercorn, crushed
1 tsp green peppercorn, crushed (optional)
½ cup sake or Chinese wine
sauces to taste: sambal, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, sesame oil
water, as needed

Cooking instructions continue in the comments below! ⬇️

What other ingredients or condiments would you add? And what does Transformation mean to you in the face of this political chaos & everything else that’s happening? 🤪

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