A Heady Ginger and Mint Tea with Aromatic Spices Mamanushka, it turns out has a penchant for fragrant drinks. We’ve had Saffron Kahwa from Kashmir, Orange Blossom Date Cooler from Fez, age…
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This weekend we decided to gather with some friends and welcome the new Hijri year together with our families. A large part of our intention was to celebrate the joy of this…
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Kashur Yakh’n : Melt in the Mouth Lamb Infused with Cardamom, Cinnamon and Fennel In the spirit of Eid lets talk about celebratory food! I have already shared a delectable Saffron Kehwa from…
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Indian Style Roast Eggplant With Tomato & Garlic This dish NEVER fails to get compliments … it’s SO easy, yet tastes as though you expended time, effort and skills preparing it. Plus,…
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The Fantasy (What You Wish Would Happen) The night before Eid you tuck your beautiful children in to sleep, kiss their rosy cheeks, say your Duas and they are out like the…
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Foraging for Flowers in Green and Pleasant Pastures When I first moved to the UK, I was fascinated by all the chatter about elderflowers that took place each spring. When the season…
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A Versatile Syrup From Rural England. My old school pal Katy, has this whole ‘wholesome living’ thing down. You know … working on a farm in the English countryside while raising…
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Saffron Tea from Indian Occupied Kashmir The first time my husband and I hosted a dinner party for guests as a newly married couple – we were living in a new country…