Om Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding)
Om Ali is a creamy pastry pudding originally from Egypt but is now loved throughout the Middle East and surrounding region. My mum used to make this a whole lot! What does Om Ali mean? Let’s break it down, shall…
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Vieux Carré Cocktail (a Classic New Orleans Cocktail)
The Vieux Carré is a classic New Orleans cocktail similar to Manhattan but more complex. The recipe was first published in 1937 by Stanley Clisby Arthur in his Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix ‘Em. What does Vieux Carré…
Persian Rice Cookies (Nan e Berenji), Simplified Recipe
These Persian rice cookies, or naan e berenji, are one of many Persian cookies traditionally made for Nowruz, the Persian New Year that falls on the Spring Equinox. Previously published 2015. Republished with updated content Feb 2023. Persian Rice Cookies…
Wash Up as You Go (Stress Free Christmas Secret #5)
Wash up as you go. That’s the main message in out last Christmas Secret. Stress Free Secret #5 – Wash Up! And here we are, the last day of our Stress Free Christmas Secrets. I’ve really enjoyed putting together this…
Delegate your Christmas Tasks (Stress Free Christmas Secret #4)
How to Delegate Christmas Tasks I’m a bit of a control freak, so I know what it’s like wanting to do everything yourself. But there is no shame in delegating. In fact, it’s highly recommended on Christmas Day. Because all…
Get Ahead, Make Ahead Christmas (Stress Free Christmas Secret #3)
Get Ahead Christmas To have a stress free Christmas, you absolutely must get ahead. And notice I said Christmas, and not just Christmas Day. This is because depending on how big your circle is, and how sociable you are, Christmas…