Author: Well Intentioned, Accident Prone

Just living my life

8 Food Foto Feelers

There are those that grind their teeth whenever someone put out their camera to take a picture of a restaurant meal, or eve their own cooking.  In fact, many chefs are starting a world wide campaign to ban food photography (or food porn to some) because by the time people take all the pictures they…

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Son of Music

My son is obsessed with Music, obsessed.  It might be due to the fact that I used to put some Buddha Bar tunes for him to sleep between the ages of 1 to 3?  Or the fact that I’m also obsessed with music and must have them on all car drives?  Or my fascination with all things music videos?  Or…

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Iraqi “Halawat Tahin” dessert

This is a very traditional Iraqi dessert, literally translates to “flour dessert” and is usually done for special occasions.  But I think it can be done anytime since it doesn’t need a lot of ingredients (or utensils) just your undivided attention while you cook.  It’s on the heavy side (as you can tell from the…

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Instagram for Newbies

Great you say, another post on photos and Instagram, aren’t there tons already?!  Yes! So in order to avoid being tedious, here are a few for those how are new to Instagram – where have you been the last decade people?  Instagram is probably one of the few social media platforms which still hasn’t reached…

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Zesty Yogurt Cake

I like recipes that taste difficult but aren’t, that use everyday ingredients easy for me to get or probably have already, and don’t take long to make.  Bonus plus is if they minimise dirty appliances and/or dishes.  Here’s a sure hit that’s really most (somehow) and not too sweet (but sweet enough to give you…

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My idea of “Quality” time with Kids

So what is quality time? I mean the constant sense of guilt for working parents is ridicules when it comes to spending time with kids at home.  Universally we all agree quality time is needed but how much is enough?  The short answer is, it’s never enough, but no time is unacceptable.  Even a daily…

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The Land of Flames

So here we are in Baku, after packing last night, been busy with a (2nd) cousin’s wedding, and family coming over from overseas, we barely had time to think about this trip.  The flight was fine (felt a little longer than it was because there wasn’t much entertainment for the little guy who got a…

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