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Year in Review: Books in 2013

Posted on 31 December, 201331 December, 2013 by Ikhlas

This year was a strange one for books. Originally I aimed to read 100 books on my Goodreads challenge. When my life turned upside down because of school, I changed it to 90 books. Then when it became clear I wasn’t going to be able to read 90 books, I changed it to 85, and…

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Year in Review: Recipes 2013

Posted on 30 December, 201330 December, 2013 by Ikhlas

It’s been 2 years since I first started this blog. Initially I didn’t begin by posting recipes here. The blog started out as a place where I rambled about books, and other books/writing related things. Last year I introduced recipes on the blog and they were a huge hit. Despite my horrible pictures, you guys…

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Friday Things

Posted on 27 December, 201327 December, 2013 by Ikhlas

Hey guys! For those of you on holidays, I hope you’re enjoying yourselves. I certainly am! Even though I moaned that I wouldn’t be getting much of  a break, because of all the homework I got from teacher’s college, I managed to get one anyways. 😀 I’ve spent the past 2 days on the couch…

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The Colour of My Skin

Posted on 24 December, 2013 by Ikhlas

The colour of my skin is brown. It’s not a glamorous shade, one that’s earned by vacationing somewhere exotic and warm. Nor is it acquired by lying outside for leisure by a pool in the sun. It is the colour of my ancestors, a people born and raised in countries down south. It is the…

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Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

Posted on 21 December, 201320 May, 2014 by Ikhlas

Those of you who follow me on Facebook might remember seeing a teaser for this recipe AGES ago. It took me awhile to post it, but trust me, it’s SO worth it! Some of you might know my obsession with desserts that combine two desserts to make one scrumptious treat. Think my Brownie Cupcakes with…

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