A time for rest

Well I was wrong to think that the many viruses and bugs that are slowing and stopping people in their tracks would somehow avoid my body. It seems that I too, can succumb to the bugs and viruses of the day. I suspect this is because I have been burning the candle at both ends. Three fundraising dinners this week, and I was sick as well!

Thursday night through to Saturday morning was just rest. There is no other way to overcome the viruses of winter. Well, rest and lots of water.

In any case, in between naps I have continued reading 'Pomegranate Soup' and I am loving it! It has inspired me to learn more about how to make Persian food. I am now trying to locate pomegranate paste. I have found the rose petals used in the recipes and I have found a good supplier of saffron. 1g at $20/g. I will be shopping around!

I am really enjoying this novel. The characters are beginning to come into their own and the town is really coming to life. Lots of little complications are woven into the narrative, which help to create a mosaic of the community!

Anyway, I have promised myself one more search for Persian ingredients - have you seen the Persian Fairy Floss? I can't wait to try the saffron flavoured one!

Enjoy your weekend!