Archive for August, 2008

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Breakfast @ Dee’s – Turk kahvalti

Labor day weekend means the end of the summer.  This year it also presents the beginning of Ramazan. This past weekend we were invited for breakfast at my cousins Duriye’s.   A breakfast full of delight and delicious food.   Table Setting Sauteed hot dogs, olives, feta cheese, cream cheese,... Read More »

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Dunmore, Pennsylvania

This past weekend we had the pleasure of visiting our relatives in Dunmore, PA.  This is my second time visiting Pennsylvania, my first trip was back in seventh grade, when we took a field day trip to the Liberty Bell.   We had a splendid time in PA, visiting one of its famous national parks as well... Read More »

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Bike for flowers & more pudding

My house is full of flowers, all sorts from mother in law tongue to african violetsand to ones I might not even know the names for.  I’ve been looking for a decorative plant holder for a while, I stumbled upon this cute bike at Century 21 and knew it would be perfect for my window corner. a cute... Read More »

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Guacamole Salad ~ Avocado Salatasi

A couple of weeks ago David from Comma, Inc. gave me some delicious red sweet onions that his father grows in his own back yard in California.  He told me that they are sweet red onions “like vidalian onions” I said and he said “don’t let my father hear that.”  I had... Read More »

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Dr. Oetker Rice Pudding ~ Sutlac

Rice Pudding ~  Sutlac                     Courtesy of Dr. Oetker My husband LOVES sweets and I mean LOVES!  If I had a pan full of Baklava sitting on our kitchen counter, believe me when I say it would be finished by the morning.  I guess this why I do not make sweets or even... Read More »

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Lamb Brain Salad ~ Beyin Salatasi

Lamb Brain Salad Many of you might be disgusted with the idea of touching, cooking & eating brains.  The first thing that comes to mind is “yuck!”  Do not be too quick to judge! We all have different background, especially food wise; many cultures like the Middle East, Latin America... Read More »


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