Author: Lily

Luscious saffron, cardamom & pistachio cream layered over an almond crust! These gluten-free Kesar Pista bars secretly pack 7g protein. Perfect for Diwali or any other holiday meal! (soy-free, dairy-free, vegan) Kesar means saffron, and pista means pistachio. These saffron pistachio bars are just so delicious. I just wasn’t ready for how decadent and luxurious they were going to turn out! They’re kind of like creamy lemon bars, but with nutty pistachio and floral saffron flavors in them.  The saffron-pistachio combination is very popular in Indian desserts and also desserts from many other cuisines. These two flavors just work so…

Looking for a frightfully fun treat? These puff pastry mummies are bursting with fruity goodness and a touch of jam! Perfect for Halloween lunchbox surprises or party snacks, they’re super easy to make – even the kids can join in. Wrap, bake, and enjoy some spook-tacular bites! 🎃👻   Ingredients:  Makes: 12  2 sheets of puff pastry  Apple sauce  Flavoured jam of preference 1 Banana, sliced 3 strawberries sliced thinly Blueberries  Icing sugar for dusting Candy eyeball decorations 1 egg  1 tbsp milk  Method: Preheat oven to 180ºC.  Allow pastry to defrost slightly. Cut each pastry sheet in ½, setting…

Staying hydrated is important for health, and one of the most important ways to stay more hydrated is to drink more water. Many medical experts regularly recommend that we drink more water. However, drinking water can be boring for some. While it is not advisable to drink unhealthy liquid to stay hydrated, there are many healthy things you can add to spice your water. This article provides you with some healthy things to add to water and spice up your drinking. 10 Healthy Things To Add To Water Here are 10 1healthy things you can add to water to spice…

If I’m being honest with myself, what I’m really craving for breakfast 90% of the time is Mexican breakfast dishes at places like 3 Brothers Diner in Powell. We’ve been fans of their original Grove City spot for years, but we finally visited their newer location in Powell for a full spread! 3 Brothers Diner was indeed started by three brothers, and if their food feels familiar to long-time central Ohio diners, it’s because you probably had a form of it at Starliner Diner in Hilliard over the years. From what I understand, the brothers worked in the kitchens at…

The year is nearly over, and you could tell somebody in one sentence what it took out of you. A parent who needed more than you had to give. A diagnosis in the family. A move, a job that ended, or a long stretch of months where you were the one everybody called. You are eating well through all of it. That is the part people have trouble believing. The salad gets made. The greens are in the refrigerator. And you are still worn out by three in the afternoon in a way you were not two years ago, and…

 This is great smoothie to serve during Halloween. We’ve turned our crowd favourite “boosted banana smoothie” into this freaky “Monster Milk” and really had some fun with it, by adding whipped cream and crushed Oreos as “dirt” on the top. Don’t forget a spooky straw! It’s a great snack to offer to get kids into the spirit of Halloween before trick or treating, that helps fill them up and give them some much needed fibre to balance out all of that sugar!   You’ll Need… 1 frozen banana 1 cup baby spinach 1 tsp cinnamon 1 Tbs maple syrup 1/2 cup unsweetened greek…

The Philadelphia Eagles placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve on Saturday, October 17, 2026, after a blood clot that initially appeared as a superficial issue in his left calf progressed into a far more serious condition. Later testing revealed deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning clots had traveled to both of his lungs. The reigning Super Bowl LIX MVP is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season while undergoing anticoagulation treatment. A joint statement from the Eagles and Hurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn, confirmed that he is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations, but…

When Indian Oven closed its long-time home on East Main Street in downtown Columbus, the city lost a favorite Indian eatery. But fortunately that space hasn’t remained empty for long, as Sitara Fine Indian Cuisine & Bar has now opened there! Sitara turned over the space pretty quickly, with new floors, seating, accent walls, and lighting. Sitara features a full bar menu with cocktails, wine, plus Indian and American beers. We tasted the Bombay Tom Collins and the Indian Manhattan. And they have non-alcoholic beverages like chai, lassis, sodas, or this rich mango milkshake. We started with chicken pakora, little…

We’ve turned our favourite bliss ball recipe into a healthy fun Halloween inspired snack! Perfect for a touch of fun in the lunchbox or serve them up at a class party.   Ingredients (Makes 21) 13 meedjol dates – pitted 1 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup desiccated coconut  2 tsp coco powder 3 TBS light coconut milk   Place all ingredients in a food processor and blitz until smooth. Shape into small round balls with your hands .  1. After rolling your bliss balls, dip them in melted chocolate. 2. Add wings : cut an Oreo in half and press…

I learned this beef tagine from the auntie I stayed with while working in Morocco, who made it to welcome guests. Tender beef chuck, carrots, potatoes, and chickpeas braise in a Dutch oven with warm spices, finished with sweet dried fruit. You don’t need a ceramic tagine to make it! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond A Moroccan Auntie’s Beef Tagine, Made Simple A ceramic or clay tagine is the emblem of Moroccan cuisine. With its recognizable cone-shaped lid, this pot is used to cook all kinds of flavorful stews. The meal you make in a tagine is also called a tagine,…