MyWorldMyLife

This dessert always takes me straight back to those long, sunny summers of my childhood in damascus, Syria. my aunties used to make it when the weather warmed up, and I loved it... light, refreshing, and so simple to put together. The best part? It’s naturally gluten-free! Balouza might look fancy, but don’t be fooled, it comes together quickly and always impresses anyone you serve it to. And if you ever want to mix it up, you can swap the orange juice for strawberry or mango for a fun twist. I hope one day, when you make it, it reminds you of those warm summer days and of me sitting beside you in our garden, enjoying them after dinner. 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 ...

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 ...