Into the secret garden
As the heat rolls on in summer and the sun beats down relentlessly on the countryside scorching everything in its wake, brown is the colour that dominates the landscape. Sure […]
Share with me the many delicious moments that I have living in the Middle East.
As the heat rolls on in summer and the sun beats down relentlessly on the countryside scorching everything in its wake, brown is the colour that dominates the landscape. Sure […]
Spring brings with it an abundance of green growth and it’s not only the sheep and goats that enjoy eating the green that is on offer. A new snack that […]
Friday afternoon we headed across to the Wadi where in Spring we had enjoyed a walk in the greenery. The trees which had been beautiful with blossoms were this time […]
At the end of the month of Ramadan we celebrate Eid al Fitr. Translating into English as the festival of Fast Breaking, Eid al Fitr is three days of celebration where […]
I’m a bit behind with this post as the month of Ramadan finished on Wednesday night 7th August. During Ramadan Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and other activities during daylight […]
When the cat’s away the mice come out to play – or when Daddy’s away Mummy and Alia have fun making a big mess. Atef works a 48 hour shift […]
It’s Ramadan here in Jordan. This is the month in the Islamic calendar that Muslims refrain from drinking and eating and some other activities from first light to sunset. The […]
This spring I’ve had a new eating experience. For the first time I’ve eaten Askadenia. Otherwise known in English as Loquats, these small yellow fruits have the flesh that is […]
What do you do when you get a phonecall at 9:00pm from your husband saying that in 5 minutes he’s coming home and we are having visitors? Well I tell […]
I had a really lovely birthday, celebrating with girlfriends and their children for afternoon tea. I was very spoiled and received some lovely presents. I had made a deliciously rich chocolate cake […]