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Sfeeha... Syrian Meat Pizzas

Some dishes just feel like home, and for me, Sfeeha is one of them. It's my husband’s favourite dish, and my dad loved it just as much before him. I still remember watching my dad carefully prepare the meat filling before taking it to the local baker, who would turn it into the fluffiest mini thin pizzas that melted in your mouth. Every bite of Sfeeha brings back those warm, nostalgic memories... it’s more than just food; it’s a family tradition. This is my quick and easy twist on it! Instead of traditional meat, I use Isn't Beef plant-based mince, and for extra convenience, I swap out the dough for mini tortilla wraps. It’s a simple shortcut, but it still delivers all the comforting flavours I grew up with! Ingredients for the Meat Filling: Mini tortilla wraps (or thin flatbreads) 1 large onion, grated THIS Isn't Beef plant-based mince 250g (or mince beef)  2 tomatoes, grated 1 pepper, grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp tahini ½ tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 tsp 7 mixe...

When Healing Takes a Detour: My Lymphedema Journey

When I was going through breast cancer treatment, I never imagined lymphedema would become a permanent part of my life. I did everything right; daily exercises after surgery, physiotherapy, anything to lower my risk. But lymphedema has a way of creeping up on you quietly. I had no idea how much it would change my everyday life. The hardest part is that no one really talks about it… until it happens to you. Lymphedema is a well-known side effect of lymph node removal and radiation, yet the approach often feels reactive instead of preventive. When you're first diagnosed, you might get a single pamphlet, just one, tucked away in a thick stack of paperwork outlining possible treatment side effects. You sign consent forms for life-saving therapies, but rarely does anyone take the time to walk you through what could come afterward. If I had known more from the beginning, I could have taken steps earlier to help prevent it. Awareness truly makes a difference, but too often, that awareness...