So last week was a pretty busy week for us, which is all good when you are fasting, the day goes by much faster and easier when the schedule is full. We started off the week by going to an If-tar dinner at my cousins house and we had a great time. On Saturday, we had If-tar at my aunt Meleks house,... Read More »
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 »
Hah! The recipe for this dish disappeared and all I did was hit save. Smart, great, uhh I must roll up my sleeves and start typing away. I’m still not used to this new layout from WordPress!!! I apologize for the delay in posting this – I’ve had a hard time with my accessing... Read More »
During the week I look to cook fast and quick dishes for dinner and the left overs are usually for lunch the next day. Often when I visit my parents and the store, I buy prepared meats like kofte, spiced chicken breasts, a few lamb chops. My father prepares them and sells them in ready to buy... Read More »
