Shaila Kibria

Last week I had declared a “NO JUNK FOOD” proclamation, announcing a ban on all junk food. So on the third day of my “NO JUNK FOOD” week, I had a great pang and desire for serious junk food, serious chocolate.  I needed energy. Tea, honey, or nothing would do it. I was going to [...]

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My friend Lydia Robertson sends her friends a newsletter of all her advice, thoughts and ideas about life, homes, eating, etc…
Just recently she sent us the meanings for roses. I thought it may useful for those of us that celebrate Valentine’s Day.  Here goes:
Red Rose: Love, I love you, respect, courage
Pink Rose: Perfect happiness, please believe [...]

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So, this is a problem I have, my sweet tooth.
I see a kitkat bar, or a aero bar, and I’m gone….gone to reach for it and just eat it.  When I see a bag of chocolate chip cookies, I say “Okay, I’ll just have one” - and then I have two, three, and then I [...]

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I remember the first time I got married, I was seventeen. The pressures were immense. I had to wear a sari every day, I had to wear make-up to the max, and gold jewelery.  My arms had to be full of bangles, or “God forbid”, what would people say, a “bride with no jewellery!”. My [...]

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