Amazing Gadgets Whenever I’m at my son’s place in Montreal, the first few days go into cleaning his place. Out of all my three kids he’s probably the one with the most gadgets. Home cleaning becomes an easier task and love that our clothes do not have that awful damp smell. The wonders…
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Continue ReadingA Healthy Ramadan The holy month of Ramadan is observed by Muslims all over the world.It is the ninth month of the Islamic Lunar calendar.Its the month when the Holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammed. During this month the Muslims fast for the whole month from sunrise to sunset. The holy month of Ramadan…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Vegetarian Harira Soup Vegetarian Harira Soup is a classic Moroccan Soup made withe lentils, chickpeas, fresh herbs and warming spices. This hearty, healthy soup is a meal on its own. Comforting during the cold season, it is easy to put this together.Serve it on its own or with some pita bread. We prefer to…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Vegetable Noodle Soup Vegetable Noodle Soup is a filling, healthy, comforting vegetable loaded soup with noodles. It can easily be served as a healthy and filling meal. All you need to do is keep adding the vegetables, noodles, condiments in one pot and the meal is ready within 10-15 minutes. Add some vinegar and…
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Continue ReadingRECIPE: ROASTED PUMPKIN & SALSA SOUP Roasted Pumpkin & Salsa Soup Did you know that roasted pumpkin is so flavorful? I find its easier to roast the pumpkin slices as its not only more tastier but its easy to peel the pumpkin. Luckily, supermarkets here sell small portions of pumpkin which is so much easier…
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Continue ReadingHave you ever jotted down recipes from a book, magazine, internet, etc thinking that you will make it like yesterday and never got down to it? I have and not just a few recipes, but loads of them which tend to disappear among the many pages of my recipe book or are used as book…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Corn & Mushroom Soup Corn & Mushroom Soup is a flavourful, filling, vegan,easy to make and versatile soup. Add noodles, tofu, vegetables of your choice and you have a new soup in a jiffy. Memories Yesterday as I sat down at my bedroom window to type out this post, the internet suddenly disappeared. Looked…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Potato Leek Soup Potato Leek Soup is a comforting, cozy, creamy and easy to make soup. Makes an excellent winter soup for the whole family. Serve it as starter during a party. This French traditional soup is made with potatoes, leek and broth or stock. Adding cream is optional. For those who have travelled…
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Continue ReadingRECIPE: MOMO SOUP Momo Soup is a healthy, filling and hearty meal. Momos are added to a vegetable loaded soup. A traditional Nepali dish, I’ve replaced the meat filling in the momos with finely chopped vegetables. Memories Our visit to Nepal many years ago was a memorable one. I loved the country and the people…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Butternut Squash Soup Butternut Squash Soup made with oven roasted squash is an easy, delicious, healthy, gluten free, vegan soup. The best part is that only 1 tbsp of olive oil is used to make the soup. With warming spices like cinnamon and red chilli powder, this soup is so comforting during the cold…
