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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 was no one really talks about it, until it happens to you. Lymphedema is a known side effect of lymph node removal and radiation, yet the system feels more reactive rather than preventive. When you’re first diagnosed, you get a single pamphlet, just one, buried in a pile of paperwork about potential side effects of different treatment. You sign consent forms for life-saving treatment, but no one sits down with you to explain what might come next. If I had known more upfront, I could have taken extra steps to manage it sooner. Awareness makes a difference, but too often, we don’t get that knowledge until it’s too late. For me, it started small, j...