It tastes so good!I followed @thesimpleveganista’s recipe. The only difference is that I put it in the oven for 25-30min (not 50min) so I really recommend that you check with a toothpick and if it comes out clean, it should be ready!

In the past 24 hours alone, I have heard 2 of many similar stories of mothers feeling guilty after people shamed them. One is pregnant and was eating gummy bears when someone shamed her for harming her baby and told her in front of 10 people that she was a bad mom. Another delivered about a week ago and had decided to stop breastfeeding because she felt like it was too much for her. Her own choice right? Some people actually suggested that she wasn’t doing the best for her baby and that she was a bad mom. I don’t need to tell you how they felt after that, you can imagine. These beautiful mothers love their kids more than anyone else in the world and they know what’s best for themselves and their children. So if they decide to eat gummy bear or stop breastfeeding, they are free to do so without having to hear any comment from anyone! Please remember that we are already living very stressful times, there is no need to be mean to people that are doing their best.Shaming others can cause serious psychological and emotional consequences. Don’t take it lightly.NB: I talked about mothers, but this is applicable to everyone trying to deal with something that is not easy and having to hear mean and inconsiderate comments that makes it all so much harder.

Feeling powerless around food is about avoiding to accept and deal with your emotions. It will lead you to eat to numb your feelings and fill a certain void. It can be triggered by anxiety, fear, uncertainty, boredom, disappointment, anger, and other emotions that are not very easy to deal with. Learning to know your triggers, accepting, understanding and comforting yourself is key to have a healthier relationship with food and feel better on all levels I am there if you need me to support you in this journey

A sneak peek on what we were discussing: While having coffee together, we realized how much a break can be a real pause to breathe or can be added stress. Let’s take this as an opportunity to reflect on how we support each other as peers and colleagues.Are our gatherings helping us?Are they making us feel connected or disconnected?Are you feeling heard and supported after the break? Lighter or heavier?How would you modify that?Let’s hear from you

Many of you messaged me yesterday with questions about the safety of foods and meal ideas that don’t require a fridge (you might need gas though ).Swipe right for 11 breakfast ideas to go with your coffee Some clarifications:- You can keep the eggs out of the fridge (as long as they were never refrigerated)- You can use powdered milk or 200ml milk or vegan milk to keep out of the fridge and use the whole quantity (so you won’t need to refrigerate the rest)- I haven’t included white cheeses not only because of the power outage also because they found severe levels of E.Coli (a bacteria that can cause food poisoning) in Lebanese cheeses.

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I felt the urge to share the below safety measures during power outage:As the USDA notes, your refrigerator will keep food safe for up to 4 hours during a power outage. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and leftovers after 4 hours without power.A full freezer will hold a safe temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full and the door remains closed). Discard ice cream if it contains many crystals. Source: foodsafety.gov