In a world that often feels chaotic and fast-paced, finding solace in the simple act of gardening can be a profound and healing experience. Tending to plants not only connects us to nature but also offers a myriad of mental and physical health benefits. Whether […]

Thatsafrotastic, what a treasure it has been to me. I remember first time creating this site, and how excited I was sharing recipes, photos and inspiring others to develop a positive relationship with food which, I still aim to do. However, something has come to […]

  How to boil an egg, you must be kidding. No, I’m not cracking jokes. When it comes to cooking, we all have to start from humble beginnings. (If you were a wiz in the kitchen, you might be familiar with all of the content […]

Ahh, oatmeal again??? If you asked me a couple of years ago, oats were not part of my staple, especially when making into oatmeal. Previously oatmeal seemed bland, especially when I saw it produced with water and sugar. Nevertheless, fast-forward to now, and I have […]

        Sustainability is s a value that I was growing fond of, yet at the same time, it seemed slightly overwhelming how to go about it. How can I make these changes? I have decided to break it down into small chunks […]

      Eating at the table, is there someone coming over, a celebration, nope none of them. In all honesty, this was a habit that I wanted to cultivate but struggled with for many years. It was slowly leaning towards eating just for fuel. […]

The weather was beautiful on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. Just right and not too hot to the point where I want to duck in a find shelter. Perhaps it was the lovely cool gentle breeze that we all yearn for on those sunny days without […]

  When December and January comes, it is usually a time people where people reflect over the year, and how fast did 2021 end? It’s hard to even imagine that it has been two years that we have been facing this pandemic. The unpredictability of […]

Sometimes we think our bodies are like a machine. We push ourselves until we burn out which affects our physical and emotional health and wellbeing. We live in a society that prides itself on being busy and looks down on people who don’t fill their […]

My obsession with using chopsticks is real! (Yes, I even have a bunch of metal, plastic and wooden ones in a specific kitchen drawer). Although I eat much slower when using them, I end up savouring my meals, even more, making me value the food […]