Recipe: Blackberry Ginger Earl Grey Iced Tea
When you enter a store that is as wonderful as the Kingston Olive Oil Company, your mind can explode with all the possibilities. At least mine does. To harness this inspiration, my small kitchen space, and my bank account, I limit myself to one bottle of either olive oil or balsamic vinegar at a time. Last…
Why Airbnb Enhances the Travel Experience
I may say that I’ve caught the travel bug. I may even say that I love travelling. But at the end of the day, there’s a part of me that wants the best of both my home world and the world I explore whilst I’m travelling. Airbnb offers that solution to have my international cake…
Is Ramadan Healthy? Yes, and Here’s Why
When people ask the question “is fasting healthy?” I feel that the question should be re-framed as “is Ramadan healthy?” Either way, my answer is yes. When Ramadan approaches, it’s not just about abstaining from food and drink during daylight hours. There are many facets of this month that are beneficial for spiritual, emotional, and physical well…
Kingston Made Me Love Ice Cream
There are very few foods that I dislike. Until there was ice cream. Yes, I know what you’re thinking. How could I not like ice cream? But it’s true. I found it to be frozen sweetness that was sometimes freezer burned sweetness. I would only have it with friends and family. I guess you could call me a social…
Recipe: My Mother’s Stuffed Zucchini
My mother’s stuffed zucchini is wonderful. It’s a dish she brought into the family many years ago and it has been well loved since then. It’s a recipe that combines my two favourite places together: my mother’s kitchen and my father’s garden. It’s also a recipe that has taught me a valuable lesson of waste not,…
5 Tips to Help Avoid Hangry Feelings During Ramadan
“Hangry” is a combined feeling of anger that derives from feelings of hunger. It’s a word that perfectly summarizes what many of us feel when we’re hungry and angry. It’s one of my favourite portmanteaus. A portmanteau is also my new favourite word. Anyway, going back to the point, it’s common to have these feelings. But…
