Where have I been? It’s already a new year and I’ve just got to chance to say happy new year to you all. I hope 2010 opens new doors for everyone of us, putting 2009 behind us (with the great and the bad) and leap into this wonderful New Year.  Since my last post to my current one, I... Read More »

My mom’s famous and DeLicIous Walnut Rolls!  Cevizli Ekmek May I interest you in a few or maybe you would like some Baklava. I can not believe how quickly this holiday came upon us, it seems like just yesterday we celebrated Ramadan.  Eid al-Adha is our muslim holiday celebrated worldwide,... 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 »

Friday evening, I was surfing a few of my favorite cooking site to try out a new recipe for Saturday morning breakfast.  I came across this delicious and irrestible looking Russian leeks and cheese bread recipe on Chuck’s & Angela’s the Knead for Bread and knew I hit home. The mouth... Read More »

Saturday started early for me, especially when my cheesecake batter decided to go sour on me late Friday evening.  I never imagined I would be up till 1:30 am on a Saturday morning waiting for the cheesecake to set.  What is worth it, let me tell you it really was worth the wait.  Especially... Read More »

A traditional Turkish breakfast is not complete without an egg dish, at least that’s what my mom used to say and always prepared something with egg for our weekend breakfasts.  I still follow her teaching in my kitchen every Saturday & Sunday morning.  Two of the most well known and often... Read More »