Yesterday was a great day. It was bright and sunny but with a cool breeze. As Asim was watering the plants, I made breakfast and we had it outside in the garden. With the breeze blowing, it was one of the most calming feelings in the world. I realize I sound like I’m 50 when I [...]
Coke Studio is one of the best things that has happened to the Pakistani music scene in a while. Yes, I’m even willing to overlook the overt commercialization/branding that goes with a multinational like Coke. The music Rohail Hayat has produced has been absolutely phenomenal. The fusion of folk and western forms of music has [...]
I know it’s terribly frivolous and self-indulgent, but I’m introducing a new category on the blog called ‘A Few of My Favourite Things’. These are things that have got me excited and I want to rave about them to others. Here’s a pick of a few that I’m currently gushing over: Victoria Sandwich Cake I [...]
It’s amazing what a difference the weather makes to one’s spirits. The past couple of days, the weather in London has been gorgeous. The sun has been shining (thanks to daylight saving, there’s sun till almost 8pm), there are flowers every where, in the daytime you don’t have to wear your coat any more (finally!), [...]
