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  • What does home mean? So many of us have several - the homes we live in now, our parents homes, the countries we grew up in. Is it a function of time? I spent 11+ years in Jeddah, lived in Karachi for less yet Karachi has always been home ever more so than the city of my birth. Am loving being back here eating basics like Aaloo Qeema, the dish I cook because it reminds me of home (Karachi), at my other home (Toronto). Those of you following my insta stories know I’m eating a lot more too 😂 Perhaps home is just the comfort of being taken care of by loved ones, of being able to exhale and let go of ones guard, of old strong relationships, and new ones that feel age old. What do you think? What is home to you? . . . . #flourandspiceblog #pakistanifood #qeema #karachi
  • Hey guys! Are you SO impressed with my casual looking at the camera and slicing fruit like there’s zero chance of me cutting myself? Don’t buy it for one second - I peeked plenty! I’m beaming with doltish enthusiasm not because I like living on the edge (lol) but because I was so darn excited to snack on a little medley of aromatic fresh and local peaches and strawberries that I’d picked up at @loblawson. I recently had the privilege of meeting with my local in-store registered dietitian there, and friends, it was life changing. Not in the “no carbs! No sugar!” (No joy) kinda way, but in a way that’s eminently sustainable long term. For the last two weeks I’ve made little changes to my lunches and snacks and I already feel SO MUCH BETTER. Doing some intense sharing on the blog - Link in profile! #sponsored #FoodLoversUnite #loblaws #torontoblogger #igerstoronto #ontarioblogger
  • Show of hands - whose baking something this long weekend? Also, is there any ingredient more Canadian than Maple Syrup? Is there anything more desi than chai and cake? Ok maybe a thing or two, but you get where I’m going with this right?!? It’s #CanadaDay weekend here folks and this #Maple Pecan Cake is the perfect way to celebrate! I was going to be all emo right here but saved some of that sentiment for the blog post 😆 link in profile! #igerstoronto #cake #maple #wethenorth #torontoblogger #canadianblogger #flourandspiceblog #delish
  • Summer is for Sandwiches right? The kinds you can throw into a picnic basket, onto a plate with some fries, into lunch boxes as you go from activity to activity. Summers are not for slaving in the kitchen and I love how quick it is to make delish Shish Taouk Subs with my @shanfoodsglobal Shish Taouk Masala. Marinate, cook and add to your bread of choice along with some tangy toum and hot sauce. Happy Summer you all 😄 GIVEAWAY with Shan Foods: Summer also is for a little Sephora make up refresh so how about we use some of the time we saved cooking to do a little indulging? Enter to win a chance at a $100 Sephora gift card by doing the following: 1.) follow @flourandspiceblog and @shanfoodsglobal 2.) like this post ( 😄) 3.) comment and repost with the hashtags #ShanFoodsGlobal #IMadeitWithShan and #ShishTaoukSubs 4.) tag someone who likes fusion foods along with the hashtags 5.) each comment will count as a separate entry Giveaway is for North America only and the winners will chosen from a pool of names sent by all Instagrammers participating in the campaign. Lucky winners to be announced June 30th #sponsored #giveaway #shanfoodsglobal #sephora #igerstoronto
  • *non Hyderabadi girl panic kicking in* breathe Sarah breathe - also stop talking to yourself in public! After the great Qeema/Keema debate I learnt that many of my friends here are Kheema saying Hyderabadis. To all of you I apologize in advance for sharing this recipe for Khatti Daal which has no tamarind, no tomatoes but such a special special place in my heart. And my belly 😆 There has been no question in my mind that after my Eid hiatus the first recipe I would share would be a daal. My love for it is never ending - just ask my fridge lol Recipe on the blog, link in profile! . . . . . #flourandspiceblog #muslimahblogger #pakistanifood #indianfood #daal #lentils #dawndotcom
  • What’s your favourite kind of kheer? When I was a kid I thought there was only one kind: Bread Kheer or Double Roti ki Kheer! Also isn’t double roti the cutest word? Shared this recipe over @browngirlmag and linking it in my profile and stories!
  • You asked and they’re here just in time for Eid! PHEW! These herb-y, garlicky cream cheese cucumber rounds are perfect for last minute guests, brunches, your tea trolley (btw I was horrified to learn its called a bar cart here lol), or anything in between. Swipe left for a quick video! Recipe is up on the blog and being linked to in my IG profile! Chand Raat Mubarak to all those who are celebrating it! . . . . . #flourandspiceblog #appetizers #snacks #torontoblogger #eid #muslimahblogger #delish #picoftheday
  • I’m ready to bring coffee back. You? Also you know what would be pretty cool? Reading your favourite Dawat Guide while sipping that coffee (I know, I know - shameless plug lol) but folks it’s only on sale for a few more days so grab your copy for only 7.99 USD while you can! Link in my and @teaforturmeric profile! . . . . #flourandspiceblog #ramadan #torontoblogger #pakistaniblogger #goodmorning
  • (#sponsored) Guys, I have a question: Do you go grocery shopping with your kids? Cook with them? I love taking the kids to the store with me because I like them seeing and picking their own produce. With @loblawson clear signage for local produce it is super easy to pick the best. This Chholay Palak made with Blue Menu Chickpeas is my 8yo first recipe on the blog. It brings me such joy to see her learn to cook with casual ease and produce a dish that is quick and delicious and solves our weeknight woes. As much as I love the kid we don't see eye to eye on one thing: chilies. So we adjust. She has hers with yogurt and Ontario cucumbers, I have mine with extra green chillies and a side of PC Black Label Hot Cherry Peppers. Participating in my first #FoodLoversUnite challenge has helped me realize that while we all like different things we don't love good food any less. Eating these Chholay helped me remember that as much as Ramadan meals have been fun the simple dishes are good for my soul in a way that pakoras just aren’t! . . . . . #flourandspiceblog #pakistanifood #indianfood #loblaws #foodie #chana #weeknightdinner #presidentschoice #ontario #pakistaniblogger
  • It’s HERE!!! THE ULTIMATE DAWAT GUIDE - a 65 page eBook covering everything from what to cook, when to cook it, how to decorate, who to invite and many many more things including all the questions you’ve sent us over the last few weeks! We are so so proud of our book baby and can’t wait for you guys to check it out!!!!! ——————- EID Discount AND Bonus Content!!! The Ultimate Dawat Guide, regularly priced at 9.99 is on sale until end of day June 4th for 7.99 AND as an extra bonus we have included a list of dishes you can make from different categories (many with links!), ideas for non desi menus and more!!! Get your copy before the offer expires and the bonus content goes! To check it out go to the link on my IG profile or check out my stories. There’s also a link on both our blogs! In our promotion period we are also donating 10% of our proceeds to @unicef and would appreciate your support! ————————— I also want to send a big shout out to @teaforturmeric whose idea it was to create the resource that we wish we had. As I look at it now I’m so proud of what we have achieved and excited for you guys to use it - also Eid is right around the corner and hosting on Eid is included as well! Thank you very much to you all, my IG family, you always humble me with your love and support and inspire me with the questions you ask. I’d thank more people but I wrote a eBook, didn’t win an Oscar 😂 so I’ll stop now! ——————— Ask me any questions you might have! Also the chic coaster is from @kanzistore 😄 . . . . . #flourandspiceblog #ebook #teaforturmeric #ultimatedawatguide #dawat #eid #ramadan #desi #eiddecor #pakistaniblogger #igerstoronto #sale #eidparty #pakistani
  • Come, sit, let’s cut a few slices of this No Bake Oreo Cheesecake and chat. You know what I’ve been thinking about a lot recently? Well - this creamy dreamy cheesecake because it’s now live on the blog 😂 but APART from that and my project with @teaforturmeric I have constantly been thinking about going home. As in Karachi. It’s been two years since I’ve been and I can’t wait to see everyone. What’s one thing you’re looking forward to? Apart from eating this cake because it’s so easy to make and the link is on my profile 😆 totally awesome for Eid parties and iftars and just becauses . . . . #flourandspiceblog #cheesecake #feedfeed #f52grams #cake #torontoblogger #dessert #eid
  • Deciding what to cook sometimes seems like the hardest thing doesn’t it? You may know how to cook all the things - or have an aunty on speed dial who does - but deciding what can cause all kinds of oofh feelings. Obviously said with energetic frustration. @teaforturmeric and I have got your back though with our Free Dinner Party Menu Cheat Sheet - it’s got the basic formula down so you don’t have to stress again! Linking it in my stories and on my IG profile! . . . . #freebie #flourandspiceblog #teaforturmeric #parties #dawat #southasian #indian #pakistani #eid #ramadan

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