Food
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Happy Diwali
From my family to yours, wishing you a very happy Diwali on the occasion of Hindu New Year. Diwali is the Festival of Lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains across India and…
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Lamb Shank Slow-Cooked in Red Wine
Another autumnal meal – this time, it’s lamb shank slow-cooked in red wine to perfection in the oven. We invited our former nanny over for lunch to spend some time with us and…
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Parkin Cake for Guy Fawkes Night
It’s Bonfire Night in the U.K. Time to celebrate with over a bonfire, Parkin cake, and some classic bangers and mash. Remember, remember the 5th of November — it’s Guy Fawkes Night! Tonight…
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The Ultimate Autumnal Dish: Bolognese Ragù
The ultimate autumnal comfort food – the classic Bolognese ragù. It’s rich, hearty, and slow-cooked to perfection for a cozy night in with the family. Who doesn’t love a delicious classic Bolognese ragù…
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Oatmeal & Cranberry Cookies
There’s nothing like healthy oatmeal and cranberry cookies for a toddler playdate. As Salman Rushdie once said, “in the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.” Late into my pregnancy with Lady…
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One-Pot Morrocan Lamb Tagine
Cooler temperatures call for a one-pot Moroccan Lamb Tagine for an easy and hearty family recipe. The weather is seriously turning with the temperatures dropping quickly to single digits centigrade. Fall is in…
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Falling for Fall: Coffee Cake with Streusel
Get in the mood for autumn with this amazing cinnamon coffee cake. Fall is definitely in the air. We’re just a few days shy from the autumnal equinox, one of two occasions when…
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Eating the Rainbow: Salmon Soba Veggie Bowl
In the summer months, it’s all about “eating the rainbow” of vibrant colours of reds, greens, orange, purples and whites/browns. If you have young kiddos, you’ll know they can be very fussy about…
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Bacon, Eggs & Cheese Croissant Casserole
Bacon, eggs and cheese croissant casserole is the perfect dish to whip up for an impromptu brunch with old friends. There’s nothing quite like catching up with good friends over brunch. Before kids,…
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Easy Fish Bisque Soup
With these balmy summer evenings, I reminisce upon our family trip to St. Remy de Provence a couple of years ago. I miss blissful days sipping rosé all day by the pool, eating…
