What better way to combine delicious, tender, spicy kababs with a savory sauce? Tomatoes and onion are a staple in Pakistani cuisine. While they tend to be behind the scenes inRead More…
Keeping Kids Engaged During Travels
Traveling with Children Congratulations! You survived the first few days, weeks, months or even years of parenthood. You thought colic and constant feeding/waking was a hurdle? You haven’t experienced the ultimate testRead More…
Loss of a Loved One…
inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon “We belong to God and to Him we shall return.” I remember a time when I was a child, I knew of no one who hadRead More…
Open Letter to My Daughter…
My Dear Maya, my sweet, my jaan, my biggest blessing, my reflection of myself in many ways, You’re our life loving, party craving, dancing, singing, full of energy three year old. You’reRead More…
Introducing Healthy Food to Children
Introducing Healthy Food to Children One of the biggest concerns parents bring to me in primary care and in social settings is trouble getting their kids to eat and worries of inadequateRead More…
Doctor Mom
Nine Months and Two Days. This is how long Maya and I were “one”. We were together through my last month and half of residency when she was tucked away inside me,Read More…
Alu Palak
A L U P A L A K for the win on Meatless Monday! My new cooking range has been installed and already in action. I wanted to inaugurate it by makingRead More…
Instant Pot Chili
I N S T A N T P O T C H I L I Deliciousness, full of protein, warmth, kick of spice and all in just one pot! While we’re mostlyRead More…
Fancy Cake on a Budget!
Fancy Cake on a Budget! How do you get a fancy birthday cake on a budget and time crunch? Semi-home made is my answer. For a working mommy juggling many things includingRead More…