Where do you see yourself in five years time? His slim reading glasses perched at the tip of his nose, recording every word I said with an emphatic scrawl of his pencil. I thought about it long, and ...
Come, pull up a chair. Get cozy and comfortable. Im going to take you on a little journey and share with you a small part of me. A glimpse into my childhood, where I spent the first 18 years of my li...
I am in bed typing this post, a worn out 20 year old throw that I used since I was 5 years old comforting me and a pineapple and mango coconut crumble sitting on the bedside table. Piping hot, so muc...
Jambo from Tanzania. Im here in Dar es Salaam visiting my parents and introducing Hassan to the rest of the family. We have been here a week now and enjoying every minute of being pampered by my mom....
What inspires you to cook? That must be the most frequently asked question I have come across since I began blogging. For me, it really depends on a number of factors. I find inspiration everywhere,...
Whats that Mamma? she asked, a curious twinkle in her eye. I glanced over to see where her finger was pointing. Thats rhubarb, I said. An incredulous giggle escaped her. Thats not Rabab! It was my tu...
Every once in a while, I have the urge to declutter and cleanse. Every part of my life- from my make up bag to the pantry as well as the fridge and freezer. There is nothing better than opening your ...
As I brought up Blogger on my screen to write this post, my mind went blank for a few seconds. I forgot what I was to write about. What dish had I photographed? What images had I edited? What exactly...
Our weekends are usually unplanned at the moment. Unless we have a kids birthday party to attend (which has been the case for the last three weekends!), we play it by ear. It very much depends on wha...
Sometimes in life, things go by unnoticed. Beautiful yet simple, we miss them because we dont have the time to sit and stare. Things that are often overlooked by our eyes but not by a camera. I have ...
We havent spent much time together. You see, Ive been busy and she is confused. Before, my world revolved around her. She would be the first thing I set my eyes on when I woke. Or rather, when she wo...
Pin ItLast week, I wrote about a cultural and religious custom where we shaved Hassans birth hair. I had quite a few comments and curious emails asking about this practice as well as the recipe for t...
It has been nearly three weeks now since Hassan graced our lives and changed our family dynamics forever. We have been busy getting to know one another and I havent spent as much time in the kitchen ...
Life has completely changed for us in the last two weeks or so. We have been overwhelmed, overjoyed and deliriously happy by the arrival of a brother for Maryam- Hassan Akber Rajabali. Than...
When I was pregnant with Maryam, I had many cravings. But healthy ones. Cravings for foods that would nourish my body and that of my growing baby. I went through phases where I would eat boxes and bo...
Didnt 2011 just fly by for you? It certainly did for me. For us- me, Akber and Maryam. When I look back at these pictures, I see a trail of how far Ive come in terms writing, photography and just lif...
I have always wanted to celebrate Christmas. I yearned for all things festive- glittering decorations, sparkling trees, a frosty winterland when I peek outside my window, intricately decorated cookie...
As the cool winters begin to show their true colors, I crave food that is wholesome, fillng and.....just plain comfortable. The kind that you can eat sprawled on your sofa, your feet covered with a w...
Something has been on my mind for a few weeks now. Ive been pondering over it for some time. Should I, should I not? Will I succeed? What will Akber and Maryam think? Are they going to be open minded...
As I sit here typing this post, the clouds outside are swelling up again. Whether they will rumble and pour rain is a different matter. Even though I mentioned in my last post that I probably wouldnt...
I was recently asked what I thought was the quintessential fall fruit. My mind instantly turned to apples. Perhaps it was the abundant sea of warm reds and lime greens that welcome me every time I en...
Three simple words- Spicy, Roast, Potatoes. Yet, they evoke a myriad of emotions, abundant comfort, contentedness. There is nothing a simple dish of potatoes roasted in olive oil with a sprinkling of...
Ive been at it again. Just couldnt contain myself. It didnt help that Maryam was perching on the counter- ready to chop some nuts, whisk some batter and get her hands grubby. Theres nothing more that...
Have I mentioned before that I love celebrating Eid? Even more so now that I have a growing family. There is nothing like the anticipation of opening presents, devouring sweet treats and wearing bran...
Sometimes, all it takes is a packet of woody, fragrant and curled cinnamon sticks to inspire me, brighten my day and warm our home. I bought a bag of these fresh curly spices and whilst unpacking the...
Did I tell you I have been having a lot of cravings lately? Not all healthy Im afraid. Theres coffee ice cream with chocolate fudge sauce, nutella doughnuts. Do you see a trend here- anything with ch...
Pin ItWe have never been big birthday celebrators. In fact, to date I can only remember two birthdays that have stood out for me- the first was in my early teens when my Mum planned a surprise party ...
I never realised how hard it is to judge someones photography until I hosted last months DMBLGiT. Photography is so personal- each photograph tells a different story for each indivdual, speaks a diff...
Pin ItOne of my most favorite things to do after dropping Maryam off to the nursery is to while away the time at the bookshop. I usually scoop half a dozen of my favorite food magazines into my arms,...
Thank you so much to everyone who sent me me an entry for this months Does My Blog Look Good in This. Entries can be viewed in this Picasa gallery. All I can say is Im so grateful for five of my favo...
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