What would conscientious living be without some dependable go to products that one can truly count on? I, for one, have been struggling to find products that would make packing lunches easier and more organized. Then there are things I have…
2017 A Year of Reflection
Can you believe we are already into day three of 2017? It is just amazing how time flies! With every new year we make new resolutions and goals and try to maintain them as the days go on. How often…
Healthier Coconut Truffles
Often, when you start eating healthy, the first thing to go on your list of taboo foods is dessert. But I love dessert! It can be a struggle. I never knew what a mean sweet tooth I had till I…
A Few Things to Keep in Mind When Eating Out
I would be lying to you if I told you we didn’t eat out at all. Maybe not as much as we used to before, but eating out is still very much part of our weekend ritual. Every Friday night…
Cauliflower Cashew Curry (20 minute recipe!)
Creamy, hearty and spicy, this cauliflower cashew curry is a great way to eat seasonally and enjoy the otherwise neutral cauliflower as a quick side dish. While the aloo gobi may be South Asia’s gift to the culinary world, this…
Why You Need To Give Up Diet Soda Today
My relationship with diet soda began about sixteen years ago. It’s as old as my marriage. “Fresh off the boat” and straight into life in the good old U.S of A.where “diet” everything was a sign of being fit. I don’t…
Turmeric Milk (Haldi Doodh)
My mind is screaming after this past week. Thanksgiving came and went and we did our fair share of feasting. It wasn’t just the one day however, it was the whole week. We ate out more than I would have…
My Halal Kitchen Global Recipes, Cooking Tips, Lifestyle Inspiration by Yvonne Maffei~ Review
You may remember reading my blog post about my attending the My Halal Kitchen cooking demo a few weeks back. Well, I have been busy reading and cooking from it and am happy to report my findings below.
Gratitude~ Not Just at Thanksgiving
The United States celebrates “Thanksgiving” every year on the last Thursday of November. The day brings together families to express gratitude to God for all their blessings. Although the tradition dates back to the 1621, it is as relevant today as it was…
Chocolate Crusted Pumpkin Pie
So I finally mustered up the courage to make Pumpkin Pie at home. It was a daunting task but it turned out pretty good if I do say so myself! And best of all, my boys gave it their seal…
Quick and Easy Egg Curry
Known as Cut, this dish is a pretty popular staple in Hyderabadi cuisine. But you know what I like about it? That it’s super easy and super quick. I just love that! Adding Boiled eggs makes this a hearty main dish rather than a…
How I Cleared My Acne by Eating Right.
I have had acne prone skin ever since I hit puberty and you’d think it would calm down as my 40’s neared. Unfortunately not. My skin situation spiraled out of control and my angst grew. I tried everything from over the counter…