My last few posts have been a little different from
my usual recipe plus image ones. Even though I have a ton of recipes on hand, I somehow
have been feeling the urge to share in a different manner these days...
The birth of my second child is just around the
corner inshAllah, and so I'm going through the so-called "nesting"
phase. A very strong one I may add! I'm planning a month's menu for my little
family, knowing I won't be up and running by the stove too soon, going through
an OCD phase which means the house is suffering through multiple changes &
spring cleanings a week. For some reason, I still haven't had time to set up my baby's nursery which is making me feel super guilty, so I'm getting a little anxious
to say the least.
I admit. I'm nervous about having a second child,
managing my bigger family and home, trying to find time to spend time with my
beloved friends (who probably hate me by now as I'm not calling back, or even
seeing anyone these days), plus launching a cookbook, running a chain of
bakeries, writing a blog and shooting all at once are really making me feel an
odd load of pressure. With my hormones going into overdrive, I haven't been this bipolar ever. Excited. Scared. Nervous. Happy. Tired.
Energetic. Sad. Ecstatic. That is me right now pretty much every single day...
But all I can do is just take it one day at a time.
I do remember this feeling when I gave birth to Phares, however, not as strongly. Then again, there was just one baby, no book and fewer bakeries, so I guess it
all makes sense. Hamdellah, it's all a blessing, but I don't shy away from
sharing when things seem to get a little tougher around the edges. After all, this
blog is as personal as could be, and things are not always as they appear, so I don't mind sharing that ;)
On a lighter note, this is the latest video of my
new cooking series :) I shot these episodes when I was four months pregnant, and
am glad I did as I love watching them now. I also love this dish, and am sure
you would too, so have a try. It's delectable!
Much love,
D xx
For the complete recipe visit: http://www.daliaskitchen.com/2011/12/ds-butter-chicken.html
