MyWorldMyLife

This dessert takes me right back to my childhood summers. My aunt used to make it when the weather got warm; it’s light, refreshing, and so simple to prepare. Best of all, it’s naturally gluten-free! Balouza might look fancy, but don’t let that fool you... it comes together quickly and is guaranteed to impress your guests. You can also swap out the orange juice for strawberry or mango if you want to switch things up! Ingredients For the milk pudding: 5 cups milk ½ cup corn-starch, dissolved in ½ cup water ½ cup sugar ½ cup rose water 1 cup peeled, slivered almonds For the orange layer: 3 ½ cups fresh orange juice ¼ cup corn-starch, dissolved in ½ cup water ¼ cup sugar Instructions Step 1 : Prepare the milk pudding: In a pot, strain the corn-starch mixture and add the milk. Stir constantly over medium heat until it starts to thicken (about 15 minutes). Add the sugar and rose water, and continue stirring for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Step 2 : Prepare the oran...

There was a time when I could throw a bag together, book a flight, and set off on an adventure without a second thought. Traveling was exhilarating, spontaneous, and, most importantly, easy. But after cancer diagnosis, my reality shifted. Now, I navigate the world while on endocrine and targeted therapy, with the added challenge of lymphedema. Planning a trip while undergoing treatment is a different kind of journey. There’s the excitement of getting away, of course, but also the practical worries that creep in. What if I get fatigued? Will my medication cause side effects mid-flight? How will I manage my lymphedema in a different climate? And then there’s the added challenge of securing travel insurance, something I never thought twice about before but is now a hurdle when traveling abroad while undergoing cancer treatment. The unknowns can feel overwhelming, but I refuse to let them keep me from experiencing the joy of travel. A smooth trip starts with good preparation. While I used ...