Saffron and Cyrus
MIDLIFE, REAL LIFE, YOUR LIFE – STORIES FOR EVERY WOMAN

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Saffron and Cyrus is a Newcastle-based family lifestyle blog, covering health, wellness, days out, travel, reviews, recipes and more from our family life.
The blog is written by new mum over 40, Saffron, with input from hubby H and son, Little C.

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Persian Culture and Food
How to make the perfect Lubia Pollow: A Persian rice dish for midlife kitchens

How to make the perfect Lubia Pollow: A Persian rice dish for midlife kitchens

There’s something about Lubia Pollow… Lubia Pollow isn’t the dish you serve to impress at a formal dinner, yet somehow it has … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Persian kotlet recipe: how to make crispy, comforting meat patties at home

Persian kotlet recipe: how to make crispy, comforting meat patties at home

Persian Kotlet: a dish that holds family together Some meals linger long after the last bite, not because they are complicated, but because they … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Sabzi Khordan: how these Persian herbs eased my pregnancy morning sickness

Sabzi Khordan: how these Persian herbs eased my pregnancy morning sickness

Battling with morning sickness On the dizzying, often queasy journey of early pregnancy, my stay in Persia offered an unexpected blessing, thanks to one … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Sholeh zard recipe: Persian saffron rice pudding and pregnancy cravings over 40

Sholeh zard recipe: Persian saffron rice pudding and pregnancy cravings over 40

Pregnancy cravings, prayers and rice pudding Pregnancy is rarely predictable, but when you are over 40, each moment carries more anxiety and hope. I discovered … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Khoresht-e Fesenjan recipe: how to make Persian pomegranate and walnut stew at home

Khoresht-e Fesenjan recipe: how to make Persian pomegranate and walnut stew at home

Khoresht-e Fesenjan is a Persian pomegranate and walnut stew that combines rich, earthy flavours with a subtle tang. For anyone exploring Persian cuisine, it … View Post
Parenting in Midlife
Why I chose to plant a birth tree instead of my placenta

Why I chose to plant a birth tree instead of my placenta

Science, sentiment and queasiness At antenatal classes today, mums-to-be learn far more than breathing and relaxation techniques. The modern syllabus covers everything from hypnobirthing … View Post
Real Life Stories
My forceps delivery at 40: when childbirth left me speechless

My forceps delivery at 40: when childbirth left me speechless

The supportive sweat-wiper There’s a certain confidence that comes with giving birth at 40. You tell yourself you’re emotionally seasoned, worldly-wise, and not … View Post