Written by: Muhammad waiterPosted on: July 22, 2025 | | Chinese Zafar Masud and the wreckage of the ill-fated plane. Have you ever imagined how one could survive from a close encounter with death? It is surely a rare sight and a ‘clapping moment’ in movies, but it rarely happens in real life. Zafar Masud,…
Key Takeaways Check flight prices early in the morning when new low fares are often released. Book domestic flights about 5–6 weeks out and international ones around 3 months ahead. Flexibility with travel days, times, or airports can lead to the best deals. Trying to catch a good deal on a flight can feel like…
It’s almost ready! Coming this Fall is the new, completely revised edition of Ready for Dessert: My Best Recipes. [It’s now available for preorder ==> Bookshop, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and at the links below.] When my publisher told me they wanted a new edition of the book, I decided to revise the book completely,…
(The drawing has ended and the winners notified. Thank you for entering!) I know, it’s been a while. But I am here to cheer you up hopefully in these rather dire times! Real Bento: Fresh and Easy Bentos from a Japanese Working Mom is a cookbook by a popular bento blogger in Japan called Kanae…
Join me and my friend Jane Bertch in Paris on Sunday, June 29th, for a booksigning event from 3pm to 4:30pm at Cooking Paris At 78 quay of the Town Hall (4th). I’ll be signing paperback copies of my books The apartment and The Sweet Life in Parisand Jane will be signing copies of her memoir of…
The Mediterranean diet has long been celebrated for its health benefits, rich flavors, and emphasis on whole, nutrient-dense foods. At the same time, the ketogenic diet has gained popularity for its ability to support metabolic health, stabilize energy levels, and reduce reliance on refined carbohydrates. But what if you could combine the best of both…
