It’s mid-September and still one thousand and one degrees here in Amman. I’m watching everyone at home make cozy fall recipes and I just can’t get myself to start. It’s really hard to get cozy when you’re still sweating up a storm.
We’re staying extra hydrated and cool with Ice Cold Hibiscus Tea, also known as Karkade. Usually, I have Iced Hibiscus Tea at the Turkish Bath. Once you get out of the sauna and hot tub, they give you freezing cold Hibiscus Tea.
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Cheers!! It’s summertime and I owe you, my readers a life update after my last post. Fix yourself a White Peach Orange Blossom Spritzer, sit back and catch up on all things Zayna and MCO. (more…)
It’s officially winter in Jordan. Actually, I guess winter came along while I was home for Thanksgiving — my most favorite holiday ever. We’ve had a pretty long summer, and the warm days continued on until late November. When I got back, though, it was cold. I wouldn’t say Syracuse on a snow day cold. Or DC in December cold, but definitely significantly colder.
The problem isn’t so much that it’s cold outside… it’s that it’s cold inside. (more…)
Give me a theme and I will plan a party! I hosted my first hot chocolate night last winter. Since it was so much of a hit, I’m continuing on with the tradition this year. How do you host the perfect hot chocolate night? There are a few key elements. (more…)
It’s starting to get super chilly! I’m not complaining, I love sweater weather. I have made it my life’s mission to find a way to wear sweatshirts to work every day in the winter and pass it off for professional attire. I’m not talking a hoodie. I’m talking a pullover with embroidery, or some sort of embellishment, or just a plain black or grey — my absolute favorite winter color — sweatshirt. So it’s not an impossible feat. I’m dedicated. (more…)
Back in April, I was in Amman and had the very fortunate luck to try out Seed Healthy, a health food shop specializing in juices, smoothies, and organic food. I’ll be honest, it wasn’t luck. I had been following Seed Healthy on Instagram for a while and just had to check it out. I’m so happy I did because I tried the most delicious date smoothie, and took one to go for my mom. (more…)
