March 50 in 50 challenge: Fire, fitness and midlife mischief

March 50 in 50 challenge: Fire, fitness and midlife mischief

The world hits refresh March always feels like the world hitting refresh. Days stretch longer. The air bites less. Coffee tastes sharper in the … View Post
Crafting the Perfect Sofreh Haft Sin for Nowruz

Crafting the Perfect Sofreh Haft Sin for Nowruz

Every year, as spring arrives, I find myself wrestling with the Sofreh Haft Sin, our Persian New Year table. For the uninitiated, Nowruz (“No-rooz”) … View Post
How to colour eggs for Easter and Nowruz: a fun family craft for lockdown

How to colour eggs for Easter and Nowruz: a fun family craft for lockdown

Colouring eggs this year turned into one of our lockdown highlights. For our little multicultural family, it wasn’t just about the mess (though, … View Post
Growing sabzeh for Nowruz: a family-friendly Persian New Year tradition

Growing sabzeh for Nowruz: a family-friendly Persian New Year tradition

Going green: a learning adventure for kids Every year, as the world slowly shakes off winter’s gloom, I find myself in a familiar … View Post