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 »

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 »

This week has been especially bitter cold in New York and the tri-state area.  On top which we had an unbelievable event, I’m sure you all have heard about the Miracle on the Hudson.  A US Airlines pilot makes a remarkable landing in the middle of the Hudson River in New York City.  At... Read More »

Have I mentioned how cold & freezing New York and Tri-State area has become in the last few days.  It is suppose to last through out the weekend. Uh, I hate this weather like this; I feel the cold in my bones. On the train ride home, all I thought about was a HOT cup of hot chocolate and if... Read More »

A light, very hearty & healthy breakfast! Recipe from previous post.  I subsituted the fresh raspberries with fresh blackberries.  & I topped with home made Vanilla Yogurt! (recipe to follow)   To go along with the bulgur, I prepared a whole milk (creates more foam) cappuccino using... Read More »