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A Food Journey Kinda Day

Saved the best entry for last! Finally, you guys get to see the source of the sandwich that has been hogging my front page. During my visit to Cincinnati, my mother and I stayed with my uncle, his wife, and my grandma. The great thing about this, other than the unconditional love, the company, andContinue reading “A Food Journey Kinda Day”

The Perfect Valentine’s Dinner

Here’s a dish, that unfortunately I did not eat, but felt that it was to amazing to deprive you guys from it. On the 14th of February, also known as the day of looooove, valentines day, my Uncle prepared a perfect meal for his wife, and daughter. This meal took him only 15 minutes toContinue reading “The Perfect Valentine’s Dinner”

Semolina Cake filled with Cream-بسبوسه بالقشطة

These last three weeks of summer have been a great escape from reality to say the least. I decided to join my mom and visit her side of the family in Cincinnati Ohio, before having to go back to university. To say that I actually enjoyed my time during this trip would be an understatement,Continue reading “Semolina Cake filled with Cream-بسبوسه بالقشطة”

Lazy Cake

Did someone say chocolate?! Here’s a simple dish that you can make if you are planning on having a lazy day at home, hence the name. There are a lot of names for this dish, some parts of Europe such as; Portugal, and Italy call it Chocolate Salami, not exactly the most appetizing name forContinue reading “Lazy Cake”

Typical Friday Breakfast

This entry is for the vegan, the vegetarian, the meat lovers, the dairy lovers, the hungry, and the starving. Not for the oil-free, or calorie counters. Friday mornings in the Middle East are different than they are in the United States. Instead of starting off just like any other typical weekday morning in the U.S,Continue reading “Typical Friday Breakfast”

Lentils and Rice-مجدرة

Here’s to another meatless Monday! This dish is a simple dish consisting of cooked lentils with rice, that originates from the Levant which is a large area in the Eastern part of the Mediterranean also known as بلاد الشام. Personally, this is not my most favorite dish, but it is an easy one, that doesContinue reading “Lentils and Rice-مجدرة”

Rice Pudding- رز بحليب

Anne McManus once said, “It’s the finale. It’s the last impression. A bad dessert can ruin the meal.” I for one could not agree more. Today’s dish is is all about desert, a special treat that is very dear to my heart, rice pudding, or as I know it رز بحليب, which translates to riceContinue reading “Rice Pudding- رز بحليب”

Stuffed Grape Leaves -ورق عنب

Ah, stuffed grape leaves, bite-size pieces of heaven. This special dish is a top favorite of mine, I have yet to meet someone from the Middle East who does not love this dish to death. This dish can be made with meat or without meat. If it is made with meat then it is calledContinue reading “Stuffed Grape Leaves -ورق عنب”

Eggs and Potatoes- بيض و بطاطا

Here’s a dish, where you can easily find the ingredients in your own pantry. This dish is perfect for a lazy day, very simple, and very yummy. This dish is a personal favorite of mine, whenever my mom does not know what to make for lunch, this meal is the first thing that I suggest,Continue reading “Eggs and Potatoes- بيض و بطاطا”