Welcome!This isn’t your typical midlife mummy blog filled with ‘must-have’ diets and anti-aging tips. I share real stories and honest reflections on family life, personal growth, and what it’s really like to live in a body that doesn’t always match the glossy ideal. I’m an endomorph who loves the gym, loves my food, and isn’t interested in influencer gimmicks or one-size-fits-all advice. If you’re ready for honest, relatable insights, and maybe your next ‘aha’ moment, just keep reading.
Simple, traditional, effective As an older breastfeeding mother, I quickly learned that advice comes from every corner, often with a confidence that can feel overwhelming. My in-laws in Persia were particularly keen to guide me, insisting that the right diet…
Disclaimer: This is a guest post from a reader who wishes to remain anonymous. The experiences shared are personal and may not reflect everyone’s journey. Quiet heartbreak It’s the kind of story that doesn’t often get told in polite conversation.…
Choosing sobriety in midlife motherhood Let me be clear. I am no superhero with a cape of burp cloths. I am simply a woman who, at the age of 40, embarked on the unexpected journey of motherhood. And I made…
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 me, it was laboo, Persian beetroot, and baghali beans. On cold Tehran streets, the aroma of…
A winter dish that feels like home Pregnancy sharpens the senses. The smells, textures, and memories stirred by food is like nothing else. For me, it was during my pregnancy with Cyrus, became part of my wellbeing during the long…
There’s something about Lubia Pollow… Lubia Pollow isn’t the dish you serve to impress at a formal dinner, yet somehow it has wormed its way into my heart as a comfort and celebration rolled into one. There’s just something special…
Persian Kotlet: a dish that holds family together Some meals linger long after the last bite, not because they are complicated, but because they carry the weight of memory. Persian kotlet is one of those meals. Golden, crisp-edged patties, tender…