Heaven feels like Pumpkin Soup
Today, I am full of holiday cheer. Holiday cheer, in case you didn’t know, is extremely buoyant. Which is terribly useful just now, considering Scotland welcomed us home with sheets of freezing rain. It’s so dark out I’m not even sure the sun rose this morning. On days like this, it’s crucial to make little … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Treats
I love any holiday revolving around food. In celebration of this truly awesome day, I’m wallowing in past delicacies and the delights yet to come. Particularly the discoveries I made in Sharjah, and a little bit of traditional feasting too. A meditation on great foods. I know what you’re thinking. Who spends a morning thinking … Continue reading
Sharjah’s Oasis
It is late and I am buzzing. Suffice to say we went to the desert for a pseudo-traditional evening – including incense, henna, a banquet on a Persian rug and possibly the best doughnuts I have ever eaten. I am sure there will be photos in due course. Probably of me trying to look regal … Continue reading
Sharjah Day One: Feasting & Wafa’ Tarnowska
Today I am brimming with ideas. Artistic, political, cultural, social – my mind is racing from such complex stimuli. I’m honestly having trouble keeping up with myself. Once I’ve digested the big thoughts I’ll let you know, but for now, a brief note from last night. First off, there was a brilliant feast at Al … Continue reading
SHJIBF Opening Ceremony
This morning, the Sharjah International Book Fair was opened to the public. The first event was a conglomeration of several special celebrations: An opening brunch of incredible decadence, attended by Culture Ministers, Ambassadors, literary professionals and government agencies, hosted by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of … Continue reading
Autumnal
It is that wonderful sort of autumnal day that reminds me of tailgating. Sunny. Blustery. On that tantalizing line between mild enough for a cardigan and cold enough for a jacket. Early autumn is quite possibly my favourite time of year. It’s full of promises that are not yet come to fruition – the bite … Continue reading
Pimp That Snack! (or Pop Tarts: Go Big or Go Home)
In an effort to complete Thirty Things #20, I have become rather adventurous in the kitchen. Bean has weathered it magnanimously – but then, when I get antsy of an evening and bustle about for a while, emerging shortly thereafter con pie who wouldn’t? I must say my first attempt at pie reaffirmed the proverbial … Continue reading
Que Sera Sara? 