I’ve always been firmly in the Marmite camp when it comes to the Vegemite/Marmite debate, but having got to know VegemiteVix I have to conclude that not all things Vegemite are to be spurned! Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2012
The Good, The Bad & The Hungry
On the last evening before Ramadan I get that feeling of quiet, happy anticipation that comes before the start of something you know is going to test you… Continue reading
Mindfulness in Depression Relapse Prevention – The Breath
The sessions so far have shown me how to use mindfulness to exist in the present moment, revealing the small but significant experiences I was missing out on by being blind to the holistic experiences of my body… Continue reading
The Ribfest Comes to Whitby
A three-day grilling extravaganza – the first ever Whitby Ribfest, organized by the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise. Several traveling professional rib-teams were in town to romance us with their ribs and seduce us with their sauce… Continue reading
Smashing Stigma – Ontario Shores 3rd annual Mindful Music festival
Last weekend the much anticipated 7th of July finally rolled around; cause for celebration in our house as it was the third annual Mindful Music community festival, held in the beautiful lakeside grounds of Ontario Shores, here in Whitby. Continue reading
A bitter pill to swallow
This morning’s news took the wind out of my sails… until I changed my perception. Continue reading
Muslim Day at Canada’s Wonderland
I’ve been exhorted to come and enjoy Muslim Day at Canada’s Wonderland. Why do muslims need a day all their own to go to the amusement park? Continue reading
The soundtrack to life abroad
In this month’s column for Expat Focus I talk about my life’s new soundtrack. If you’re curious come with me on an auditory adventure in Canada… Continue reading
Beat the heat with Mango Lassi
My Punjabi in-laws may have been a hot-headed bunch but they knew a thing or two about keeping cool in extreme heat… Continue reading
Top expats on Twitter: Aisha Ashraf – Telegraph
Top expats on Twitter: Aisha Ashraf – Telegraph. How expats can use Twitter to connect… Continue reading