Picking up that brush again…

After Mum passed away last year, I stopped painting. I just didnโ€™t feel like it. Iโ€™d cry or Iโ€™d make some excuse at needing to keep the studio clean. Then, around mid-April, I started to paint again but with watercolours, yet I still wasnโ€™t in it wholeheartedly. A very dear friend from Canada commissioned me to do a painting for her and I started painting … Continue reading Picking up that brush again…

Hiring a PA

Often, people say teens are a blessing. I agree with this wholeheartedly until, of course, something like this happens. My daughter has stuck these posters all over the house. Sheโ€™s hiring a PA because sheโ€™s overwhelmed. Her brother applied for the job and was called in for an interview at 8pm last night. He wore a proper jacket over his pyjamas and politely knocked on … Continue reading Hiring a PA

Tuna Apple Bites

Easy to make in minutes, satisfying, and yummy too! Try this easy recipe that can be served as an appetiser or as a light lunch. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Tune Apple Bites Ingredients: 2 medium red apples 1 tin tuna fish in brine, drained 1/2 white onion, finely chopped 1/2 tomato, finely chopped Few sprigs of coriander, finely chopped 2 tablespoonfuls garlic mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha or Tabasco, … Continue reading Tuna Apple Bites

Chicken Sausage & Cheese Braided Pie

Hereโ€™s a quick and easy recipe. No fuss, no special ingredients, nothing thatโ€™ll take too long. CHICKEN SAUSAGE & CHEESE BRAIDED PIE INGREDIENTS: I tube ready rolled puff pastry 8 chicken sausages, cooked and sliced half lengthways I teaspoon yellow mustard 1 teaspoon Sriracha or any chilli sauce 100g grated mozzarella METHOD: Spread rolled pastry sheet on greased baking tray. Brush the middle part of … Continue reading Chicken Sausage & Cheese Braided Pie

Learning to unplug

Life has a strange way of doing whatever it wants. You can keep planning all day long, meticulously putting your life in order on paper, and then suddenly life happens. I’m constantly in defence-mode. Because I’ve always had to fight to get to where I am today, it seems to be ingrained in me to keep fighting. Being the decision-maker for my family has also … Continue reading Learning to unplug

Motivational Tips to Boost Success

I’m a self-proclaimed procrastinator. It’s NOT something I have been proud of but I am glad to say that I quietly decided at the beginning of this year that I should take control of my life and change what I didn’t like – and that was lack of motivation. I started reading up a lot and have gathered very many tips on how to stay … Continue reading Motivational Tips to Boost Success

Chilli Paneer – Kamal’s recipe

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This is a simple and easy recipe and the ingredients are locally available here. It doesn’t need much cooking but the flavours do depend on the amount of time you marinade it. For a delicious Chilli Paneer you will need: 250 gms Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) 1 cup yoghurt 1 small white onion, sliced long 1 medium tomato, cubed 1 teaspoon crushed… Continue reading Chilli Paneer – Kamal’s recipe