Ramadan or Ramazan as we say in Turkish is a special time of the year, it is a test of will, self confidience and most of all being grateful for what one has in their lives.  Fasting – is to abstain oneself from food or eat very little or to not certain types of food.  When we do this,... Read More »

My favorite a simple, quick and very delicious Red Lentil Soup.  It is an easy simple recipe and always a favorite in my house hold.  Simply put everything together add water, salt and let cook until completely soft. Run through a blender and serve hot. Garnish with lemon juice and sprinkle of mint.  Everything... Read More »

Soup, soup, soup!  A cup of soup to warm up my my soul! What’s the soup of the day? Hmmm….Nothing beats a bowl of warm soup! When we have days where the outside temperature is only 21 degrees, all I crave is soup.  The kind of soup that soothes the soul and warms you up, you can feel... Read More »

So, have you heard its Autumn, finally right…I’ve been waited to long for this autumn to arrive.  I love fall weather, its cool and refreshing, it awakes the other senses that you sort of loose during the summer heat.  So, this is another recipe from my Moroccan Iftar dinner and since... Read More »

I must admit this was one of my favorite Iftar meals to make, it turned into one of the most delicious meals I could possibly make and explain.  Lets say a picture is worth a 1000 words!  This past Sunday, I found myself in the kitchen at 8:30am in the morning, looking for something to do. ... Read More »

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 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 »