Sweet Baby has passed her four month birthday. Four months is such a lovely age. She’s alert and responsive, and she rewards our efforts at entertainment with giggles. Her hand movements are becoming more intentional, and she can roll and pivot (but not move!) She has discovered her tongue and spends a lot of time experimenting with sounds. … Continue reading
We’re getting close to the first day of summer, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves – it’s still spring! I’ve always been a fall person, finding spring a little too wet and mucky for my liking. But after this long, cold, snowy, long, very long winter, I can imagine nothing sweeter. The start of … Continue reading
After five years, we’re leaving Qatar tomorrow. This quirky country, full of potential and growing pains, has been a gracious home to us. I will miss many things I have come to love about this place. Day after day of glorious sunshine, interspersed with the odd excitement-producing bout of rain. An overwhelming sense of optimism … Continue reading
Back in the grain-free days of February, I learned the art of de-graining menus. At first I tried to find or think up new recipes that didn’t include any “forbidden” ingredients. That’s tiring and, as I came to understand, unnecessary when most dishes can be made grain-free without too much effort. Please note I said most. … Continue reading
When we first decided to try a grain-free diet, the thing I was most concerned about what what we would do for breakfast. For years my breakfast consisted of toast and peanut butter/cheese/lunch meat, on my way out the door. When I cleaned up my diet, I had a love affair with oatmeal. It was … Continue reading
Last year I significantly reduced the amount of animal products I was purchasing, consuming and feeding to my family. We were never true vegans, but we were moving toward a more vegetable-based lifestyle. There are so many reasons to reduce (or eliminate) one’s consumption of animal foods and I am drawn to all the arguments … Continue reading
It’s eggplant season in Qatar! That means lots of ratatouille-esque roasted vegetable meals. Unfortunately, the whole family doesn’t get as excited about that as I do, so I’ve been on a mission to make my handsomes enjoy eggplant. I think a good first step would be to start calling it aubergine. It sounds much more … Continue reading
