Simple Urban Garden

How to Make Authentic Shingara: Step-by-Step Guide

Shingara is my absolute favorite since I was a little girl. I will not try to find an english translation for the word “Shingara” because whatever word I try, it falls short of the fascinating allure that the word shingara brings. You can call it samosas but there is a subtle difference. I might add…

October in the Pacific Northwest (PNW): A Reflection

This year fall/autumn weather came just as we entered October. The weather has cooled down, the leaves are changing colors and the mornings are foggy. It is a beautiful time of year in the Pacific Northwest. For the first time in my life, I saw the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) – that too right from…