All things fried are suppose to be bad for our health, let me tell you this means nothing to me.  I believe that everything in moderation is good and once in while indulging in fried vegetables is good for our health.  Please tell me who can say no to a good french fry or deep fried chicken. ... Read More »

All the pictures were taken by my husband, as I was preparing the soup at the last minute. This weekend was the official start of Ramadan and that means making and baking away for if-tar and sahuur.  Saturdays if-tar dinner was spend at the store with the family, of course I was the chef, but because... Read More »

Growing up my mom would make these amazing home made breads and rolls and all you can eat “good things” with flour.  I remember how we used to devour each and every bite of the goodnesses she used to make and bake.  She still makes and bakes, but she has slowly passed that duty to me. ... Read More »

I honestly could not find the correct English translation for this plum compote drink.  It is not like a compote, but rather more like the juice of the plum.  In Turkish we have several names for it but for the love of me, I could not come up with an English translation.  If you get the idea and... Read More »