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Ramadan is one the most prosperous months in the Islamic calender, it is a month of sharing, inviting, feasting and praying.  For this reason and many others, I enjoy hosting Iftar dinners.  I sometimes wish I had more time in my day and week and that I am able to prepare and host just fun filled... Read More »

Shepperd salad is one of the most popular summer salad’s in Turkey. It is also a well known and most frequently served salads in Greece, just top the salad with a few kalamata olives. There are also a varies ways of making this salad, the basic idea is incorporate all fresh vegetables and just... Read More »

I love soups! All kinds of soups actually, but two of my favorites are red & green lentil soups as well as yogurt soup.  During the first week of Ramadan, I was in the mood for some good warm lentil soup.  It is especially good to start a meal with a soup especially during Ramadan, it is... Read More »

I can not believe how quickly our first year flew by.  When I think about it, it just seems like yesterday we had our wedding and moved in to our new home. Days go by like water and when I look back on our first year I can’t help but laugh.  I laugh because I do not want to cry, adjusting to... Read More »

My best memories of Iftar are at out store, our menu is never known, everything is last minute on top all that we do not know who to expect.  We have shared our Iftar table with everyone who opened our door during Iftar time.  You are all welcomed to join us any time. Having Monday off due to Labor... Read More »