So Moos surprised me this week. On a whim of inspiration he decided to roast a cabbage and to my surprise it was much better than I expected! Using herbs and spices normally used for mahshi (Egyptian stuffed cabbage) he came up with this delicious recipe. The flavour blended so well together that I used…
Pan de Pascua | Chilean Christmas Bread
Every year, my mom and I bake this Christmas bread together. It is a cherished family tradition. Unlike the dreaded fruit cake, this Chilean bread is wonderfully spiced and specked with delicious nuts and real dried fruit not electric-coloured candied “cherries”. The house smells of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon… The smell of Christmas fills the…
Natural food coloring for Christmas cookies
As cliché as it sounds, one of my most treasured holiday memories is baking cookies with my mom… My favourites were (and are) our peach and apricot shortbread, lemon-coconut shortbread squares, and of course any type of cut-outs (like classic butter cookies or a spiced version of them). I love(d) decorating them… We still play classic…
Sopaipillas
This past week was quite intense and reminded me that as a mother we should be more active, mindful and conscious. That we should set an example to our little ones of how we should treat each other and the environment; that we need to work hard for what we believe in. Because I’ve been…
Pumpkin spice bread
As I mentioned in the previous post, banana bread is a favourite in my house. I normally bake it on Sunday with Salma, it’s a nice ritual I have with my little one. Plus our weekday breakfast are set for the week (or at least till Thursday) — Moos loves to take it to work…
Top 5 Fall favourites
The leaves are turning, the cool wind is blowing and all we want to do is cozy up to one of our fall favourites. Warming, filling and delicious… Comfort food at its best! 1. Sopa de habas This hearty and belly-warming soup is packed with flavour, protein and vitamins thanks to the combo of fava…
Easy and healthy lunch
With a newborn in my arms and a toddler running around (and packing for our move) I barely have time to eat let alone cook! So my lunches have to be quick and satisfying, but a bit on the light side so I don’t feel sluggish the rest of the day. Thankfully, late summer produce…
Cochinita pibil
My mom was visiting for the summer to help me out with Salma and our new little one (thank God!)…that means we had a lot of great food going around. And what we were craving, more than anything, was Mexican food. So when she came over with some cochinita pibil we were ecstatic. These were,…
Quick and Healthy Breakfast
An easy and healthy way to start your day. This delicious and unexpected combo was created by my hubby a year ago and now it’s our go to snack or brekkie for this time of year. Great for the whole family- our little one loves it! If you head over to the market now…
Grilling and bbq marinades
It’s that time of year again, the sun is shining and all we want to do is sit outside and enjoy the hot weather! So we’ve been trying to host dinner al fresco whenever possible. Here are a few tips and quick marinades to make this possible…. even on weeknights! 1. Simple marinades These simple…
Learning about Tea
As some of you might now, I’ve worked in the tea industry for some years. Recently, I was approached by an amazing online community/platform called skillshare. If you don’t know it, I strongly suggest you check it out. This is a amazing learning community, where you learn about different skills (like photography, marketing, calligraphy… you…
Tea poached pears : How to poach pears sous vide
This is a simple and delicate way to infuse flavours into fruit. Poached pears are an effortlessly chic (not to mention healthy!) dessert perfect for this time of year, especially when you’ve overindulged in other holiday treats! Cooking it at a low and steady temperature (thanks to my Nomiku) allows the flavours to steep into…
Kitchen Nani 