Let’s talk Mother-in-Laws…
I lucked out. Honestly, I really lucked out. My MIL is probably one of the best mother-in-laws I could ask for. She’s pretty laid back when she visits, super cool, and does not act like your “typical’ mother-in-law. If you haven’t already watched it, you’ve got to watch the movie Monster-in-Law. (more…)
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…)
I miss Iranian food. As a matter of fact I miss international food, good international food. It’s funny because when someone outside of the middle east finds out I live in Jordan, they get really excited and tell me how lucky I am that the food is amazing. Sure, Arabic food is amazing, but you can only have so much Arabic food before it starts coming out of your eyes, ears and nose. Everything else — non-Arabic food– is basically mediocre. Oh right, and there’s little to no variety. (more…)
Who loves Milk Pudding?! Me me meee! I especially am in love with this Saffron Rose Milk Pudding that is just bursting with flavor. Think of it like traditional muhallabiyeh, but better. I was inspired by Iranian flavors when I made this milk pudding.
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It’s March — that awkward time between winter and spring where one day you’re enjoying lunch outside on a warm sunny afternoon and the next day, it’s so cold your fingers feel like they’re going to fall off. The allergies are starting to set in, but not quite as aggressively as they will in a few weeks. It’s when you think about switching out your heavy winter clothes for light spring outfits and then you thank your lucky stars you didn’t follow through with that plan.
Weather like this needs something just as confused. Enter Green Onion Soup. It’s light and fresh for spring, but warm and cozy to keep you warm on those cold pre-spring nights. (more…)
I mentioned in my last post that I’ve been menu planning for the week, and counting calories in an effort to basically get my life together, have more energy and conquer the world. Well, I’m still going strong. I haven’t conquered the world yet, but I found that If I make an effort to wake up when my alarm rings, focus on one major task at a time and make time to eat better and get some exercise, I feel so much better. Zayna!! That’s what everyone’s been talking about this whole time! Yea, I know. I just haven’t been able to implement that in my own life lately. It feels like I’ve taken quite a while to settle into my new surroundings. Now, I can’t say I’m “new” anymore. It’s been over a year, and I should have a rhythm by now.
The best thing I started doing is menu planning for the week. Not only does it help me build my grocery list, it keeps my eating in check.
One thing that helps me get through my mornings, is knowing I have breakfast ready. I’ve incorporated Chia Pudding, Baked Oatmeal and now, Breakfast Scrambled Egg Muffins. I love that I can make them on Saturday night keep them refrigerated or in the freezer for the week and heat up daily.
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https://www.measuringcupsoptional.com/breakfast-scrambled-egg-muffins/
