Rise and Shine! I’ve finally gotten my life somewhat together. After being sick for two weeks post Tanzania trip, my body is finally at 80%. That’s good enough for me. That means, back to weekly meal planning, finally joining a gym here in Amman and being as productive as possible at work and at home.
Let’s talk breakfast. (more…)
Happy Eid! We made it through the month of Ramadan, and we can finally enjoy a steaming mug of coffee during daylight hours. I always take my morning coffee for granted until Ramadan rolls around and reminds me just how crucial that cup of coffee is for me and my ability to function most of the day. What did you miss most during Ramadan? Let me know in the comments. (more…)
Happy New Year! And Happy Date Filled Cinnamon Rolls! (we can hit the gym next week)
2017 was one heck of a year. I celebrated a major milestone birthday. Then had a magical summer and fall to follow. I did a ton of international travel. 2017 was my year. I felt energetic, brave and empowered; like I could take on the world. I didn’t let life beat me down. Chocolate Cake, may or may not have had the power to pull me out of a pretty brutal disappointment. As I look back, 2017 was good to me, for the most part. I guess there’s no such thing as perfect. (more…)
We’re about one-third of the way through Ramadan, and while it hasn’t taken too much of a toll on me, I have been indulging in my daily afternoon naps. I have to say, this is pretty much the only time of year I’m able to take a nap mid-day – and two-hour naps at that! You’d think that would mess up my sleep schedule, and in a way it has, but not too extremely. (more…)
I didn’t actually know it was called a bunt until I watched My Big Fat Greek Wedding – you remember the scene:
It’s a Cake!
This is my first bunt. We had some left over dates from Ramadan and Eid that I knew I had to put to use, otherwise throw out. A friend of mine sent me her recipe for date cake over the summer. I tried it out and had my parents try it out. Everyone loved it. So I decided to make her date cake with some minor modifications. I bring you a low-fat date cake recipe. Best if served with Teavana’s Peach Momotaro Artisan Tea.
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Nutrition Information: Cals 230. Carbs 53g. Fat 1g. Protien 5g. Sodium 226mg. Sugar 34g.
