From my kitchen to your palate
I love all things grape related. I bet you thought I only enjoy the fruits of the vine, but oh no, my obsession doesn’t end at the bottom of the wine glass. Surprise…..I love the grape leaves as well! You may be thinking, “Grape leaves? …
I loooooove Moroccan cuisine. The spices and flavors are so exotic and intoxicating. Also it’s in north Africa so my middle eastern roots (and taste buds) tend to pull me to this neighboring Country. I’ve never been, but I imagine the colorful spice markets, the …
I usually try to cook most of our meals relatively healthy. I use extra virgin olive oil as my cooking fat, go sparingly with sauces, add tons of veggies, and make light and bright meals. That being said, sometimes all I crave is something rich, …
There’s not a punch line, but they do go so well together! So here’s the background story. For those of you that don’t know me I’m half Egyptian, 1/4 Syrian, and 1/4 Greek, which lends to my love of food, wine, and cooking. I joke …
I’ve had a love hate relationship with salmon. Initially when I tried salmon I thought it tasted too fishy, too strong, and just too salmony (is that a word?). It seemed like everyone was touting its benefits though; rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, great source …
Whenever holidays or birthdays come around I start thinking about what kind of things I want to include in my gift. I usually make a few food treats that I tuck into a basket to give the gift a more homemade and personal feel. I …
I have to admit my obsession with mushrooms runs deep. I love those little fungi and incorporate them weekly into my menus. I usually keep it simple by sautéing them in a little olive oil, or truffle butter on decadent days, then add salt, pepper …
Can you believe Christmas is a few days away? I mean how did that happen? I feel like I just put up the Christmas tree and decorated the house. I swear the older I get the faster the time goes! This, however, is not a post about life …
Hi Friends! I wanted to do a short (non-food) post to talk a bit more about me and why I decided to start this food blog in the first place. For those that do know me, I’m sure it’s come as no surprise that I …
Last week in San Diego we had a bit of a cold spell. When I say cold spell I’m talking it got into the upper 50’s lower 60’s, but to me that’s a cold spell. It almost even rained, which is unheard of in November …