I loved doing themed parties for my daughters when they were little . After the birth of my son and launch of my leather goods venture ZINT life got really busy. Even though I often host dinner parties I hardly find time for planning kids’ parties. A few days ago it was my niece’s birthday…
Eid ul Adha Mubarak in advance to all those celebrating. Even though Eid ul Adha is mostly about meaty dishes, today I decided to share my family’s recipe for one of the most delectable Indian desserts that I know of – Chana dal Halwa. After all, no festival is complete without dessert. Whenever I think…
Eid ul Adha Mubarak to everyone across the globe and also Hajj Mabrur to all those who got the opportunity to go on this blessed journey this year. May Allah Subhan Wa Ta’ala accept their Hajj and give this opportunity to each one of us. Even though Eid ul Adha is primarily about meat, no…
It’s not difficult to find halal marshmallows in Toronto but it’s certainly difficult to find great tasting halal marshmallows.A few days ago I received a box of some delicious halal, vegan toasted coconut marshmallows from Kaamilah , a Toronto based luxury boutique for Muslim families.These gourmet marshmallows are handmade by S’more Treats, an Ottawa based halal…
After a long hiatus I finally found the time to return to blogging and decided to start the new year on a sweet note. 📌 Save This is another one of my quick and easy dessert recipes which can be whipped up in under 15 minutes. It’s not exactly a soufflé in the strict…
Whenever my husband and I are craving something sweet especially if it’s late at night, the first place that comes to mind is Caffe Demetre. We have been a regular patron at their Courtney Park location for several years now and continue to be even though they opened up another location a couple of years ago…
There’s something about me and Mexican food. Perhaps, it’s the fact that Mexicans love spicy food just the way we Indians do. Actually, if we think about it, Mexican and Indian cuisines share a lot of similarities. For instance , tortillas which are an important part of Mexican meals are very similar to rotis (Indian…
A few years ago when my elder daughter Sofia was put on a gluten-free diet for her eczema, I realized how difficult it can be especially during the holiday season when everyone around seems to be indulging in their favourite baked goods. Even though she is no longer on a gluten free diet I thought…
A big thank you to everyone who joined in my Virtual Eid Potluck Party this year. I’m extremely sorry for the delay in posting the round up but better late than never, so here it is.The award for Maximum number of entries (12) goes to : Nawal Althuaf of Love from Kitchen 📌 Save The…
A very happy, healthy and delicious new year to all my blog readers. As it’s customary to celebrate occasions like this with sweet treats I have decided to share my Vanilla – Strawberry Panna cotta recipe with you today. Panna Cotta is an Italian dessert which literally means cooked cream. It’s a very easy recipe…
