Saffron & Cyrus

saffronandcyrus

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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Real Life Stories
Miscarriage story: A 41-year-old mum shares her raw experience and hospital journey

Miscarriage story: A 41-year-old mum shares her raw experience and hospital journey

Disclaimer: This is a guest post from a reader who wishes to remain anonymous. The experiences shared are personal and may not reflect everyone’… View Post
Parenting in Midlife
Motherhood over 40 without wine: the rewards of sober parenting

Motherhood over 40 without wine: the rewards of sober parenting

Choosing sobriety in midlife motherhood Let me be clear. I am no superhero with a cape of burp cloths. I am simply a woman … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Why Mast-o-Laboo is the midlife superfood you’ve been overlooking

Why Mast-o-Laboo is the midlife superfood you’ve been overlooking

Mast-o-Laboo: the Persian beet and yogurt dip for midlife wellness Pregnancy in your 40s has a way of rewriting cravings and food priorities. For … View Post
Persian Culture and Food
Persian Khoresht-e aloo recipe: a winter stew for women’s health, fertility and wellbeing

Persian Khoresht-e aloo recipe: a winter stew for women’s health, fertility and wellbeing

A winter dish that feels like home Pregnancy sharpens the senses. The smells, textures, and memories stirred by food is like nothing else. For … View Post
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