food for thought
Memories, musings & making sense of the world through
cuisine & creativity.
Written by Sumayya Usmani
The flavours of home and away.
This is my monthly journal. Here I share recipes, stories and writing advice.
Sumayya x
latest posts
So many aspiring writers search for that coveted writer’s voice but many struggle to know where to begin.
Let me begin by saying, I believe you do.
Many people feel like the greatest legacy they could leave in this life is a book published with their name on it
When you first start out as a writer you feel like the only thing that’ll stop you from writing is the dreaded ‘writer’s block,’ but what’s even more likely to fill you with dread as a writer is falling victim to a writer’s rut.
This post is a humble one. It is not one that boasts an abundant ingredient list - but one of purity of purpose, flavour and simplicity. The silent hero that laces the background of my cuisine - the very bass player in the band of South Asian food: Ghee.
A sweet memory of the moments of calm and connection in the kitchen as a child - in Karachi with a recipe for my grandmother’s semolina halva sweets.
Sometimes books come into your life at the time you need them most. Whether it's to inspire a creative pursuit or to help you out of a dark time