From my kitchen to your palate
I get into this rut, or pattern, of always ordering the same appetizer when we eat out (I mean, when we used to eat out, pre Covid-19 ). For a while it was calamari, then it was ceviche, artichoke stepped in a few years ago, …
Wow, who would have thought two months ago that our lives would change as drastically as they did? I, for one, did not. Even when COVID-19 initially came out, I brushed it off like it was no big deal. I figured it was the flu …
Growing up my mom cooked an array of meals, but I was most excited about food from her homeland Syria. She would sprinkle in Syrian dishes when she had extra time on her hands since most recipes were time intensive. I loved everything and anything …
I’ve been meal prepping for the past few weeks and most of the meals, well the lunch ones at least, have included chicken, pork, or beef as the main ingredient. So I decided to cut back on the animal proteins and go with a vegetarian …
Well, we have one week under our belts for the OTF transformation challenge and the clean eating weekly program. I have to say that it actually went really well. I felt satisfied and full, as did the rest of the bunch. However I have to …
How is it already January 20th? The holidays are well behind us, work weeks are back in full swing, and resolutions have been made (some already broken) for the new decade. By this time of the year I’m always ready for a fresh start, and …
Happy New Decade! Wow, can you believe it. Not only has the year flown by, but we’re in a new decade! I’m so excited for some reason. I think it’s because 2020 seemed so far off at one point and now, suddenly, it’s here. I …
Mmmmm cheese. Who doesn’t like cheese? No one that’s who. Well except folks that have a dairy intolerance, they don’t like cheese because their tummies don’t like cheese🧀. Those poor people; I feel very sorry for them😔. Maybe if you’re cheese intolerant skip this post, …
Some days you just want some comfort food that’s warm, cheesy, and yummy. Although this isn’t the healthiest bake, I do try to incorporate veggies to give it a vitamin boost and make it a little lighter than a traditional heavy bake. I also use …
There are a few things I try to keep on hand in case I host an impromptu happy hour, only hours before it actually starts. Dried fruit, nuts, and cheese are mandatory (previous post here), but if I do have time to hit the store, …