A Cup of Shai

With all the controversial news surrounding us about poverty, I thought it was really important to have a post like this on my blog. Sometimes I think that we can maximise our resources, so here we are :) I feel that using leftover food is important because it reduces food wastage and also gives you good value for your money. Humility :) The 10 tips below will *fingers crossed* also make us appreciate our blessings. 1. Jelly Jelly is so versatile. You can either use this to make a trifle pudding, or you can also chop/grate this into your milkshake and top wth ice-cream to make a falooda! 2. White boiled rice. This is a really great leftover to have because you can chuck this straight into a quiche and it will immediately give your quiche/cheese flan more bite. Alternatively, freeze the rice and later on in the week when you're tired from work, cook a curry to eat with the rice. 3. Kheema (minced meat) curry. I like to reduce down the curry in my minced meat, and then ad...

Hello everyone :) I hope you all had a great Eid celebrating with family and loved ones. Today I've brought to you an Eid gift guide that you can most certainly use to buy that special lady something-  Wife, Mum, Mother-in-law, friend, colleague or sister. I know Eid is over, but this can either be used for belated presents, or you also have Eid-al-Adha coming up in 2 months time :) Alternatively, some of the presents can also be used as ideas for birthdays :)   All the links will be posted at the bottom of this blog post.  *This is purely my research. I have no affiliations with the brands chosen. This is not a paid sponsorship. 1.  Signature 8 Piece Box  Barfia Mithai  Sweet talk her on this special day with a pistachio, rose or mango flavoured indian sweet :) This is a great gift for a mother-in-law or mum, as it is a traditional Indian delicacy. The gold foil print and crown logo gives the gift a strong regal feel; just what you ...

With only two weeks of Ramadhan to go (where has the time gone??), I've made an Eid Gift Guide for the special men in your life. Whether it's your Hubby, Dad, Father-in-law or brother, these gifts are sure to make him break into a Sunnah smile. All the links will be posted at the bottom of this blog post.  *This is purely my research. I have no affiliations with the brands chosen. This is not a paid sponsorship. Scroooolll on! :) 1. Black Musk Night Bloom 60ml Edt Luxury Collection  A great gift because it's an all-rounder. Suitable for any mature man i.e Father-in-law, Dad. 2. Patterned Cotton Rug. This one's more trendy and casual, so I'd gift this to the Bro or Hubby. Ideal for modern spaces in need of some tradition.   3.  Great Minds Houdini Lock Puzzle This says Bro or Hubby to me simply because it's informal and playful. Great to keep him occupied after all that biryani!  4. The Chocolate G...