“What’s your biggest wish?” He asked me while we were walking home. It was the month of December and he wore a white T-shirt and a jet black hoodie over it with casual blue denim jeans. It felt a little unusual as he never really asked a question like this before. I quickly glanced at him to see his expressions , he was staring at the road with both of his hands inside his hoodie’s side pockets and had a soft smile on his face, For the first time I noticed that his hair weren’t completely brown but had a golden shade in them. I looked away as soon as I realised it was long enough that I’ve been looking at him. I took a long breath and looked up at the stars. It was so beautiful that I got lost in it , “ I want to sit under this beautiful sky and talk about life , things I like , about my childhood and want to laugh about all the time I screwed up while the cool breeze touches my face but I want it all with you” I said still looking up at the sky. He held my hand and I felt like a current went through my spine. I turned my face towards him and he was already looking at me. The wind blew making my hair occupy my face. He lifted his hand , brushing the hair away from my face and I looked away , blushing.. “I asked , what’s your biggest wish” he asked again snapping his fingers this time taking me out of my pit of imagination. I looked into his eyes with a sad smile on my face and said “Nothing”
Healthy Weeknight Meals
Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It’s often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out. But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and your family will love. They can even be prepared in advance.
Better than Poutine
I know, what could be better that a steaming plate of fries, gravy and cheese curd? Fries, gravy, cheese curd and bacon, that’s what! Throw in some fresh shallots, chilli, and a splash of roasted bone marrow and duck gravy, and we turn this popular French-Canadian dish into a something sublime.
Breakfast at my House
During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. One of our favorite things we like to serve when friends are visiting are buckwheat blueberry pancakes.
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of pumpkin soup on a cold autumn day. Combine your roasted pumpkin with some onion, garlic, vegetable broth, and a few spices, and give it some time to simmer away. Pair it with a few slices of fresh bread to turn it into something sublime.
A Walking Diary By Emaan Javaid 