Selam, my friends!  May peace be upon you all in this glorious month of Ramadan.  I hope you are doing well during these long summer days.  These summer days and months are rolling along quite quickly and we have already completed the 13 day of this Mubarek month.  This past weekend, my dear friend... Read More »

Wishing all a wonderful Eid ul Fitr filled with family, friends, and most importantly filled with food. See you all when ? return home from Turkey.   These were the last two tables ? had hosted before we left, recipes will be posted upon my return. ,  Read More →

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 »

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 »

Ramadan is one the most prosperous months in the Islamic calender, it is a month of sharing, inviting, feasting and praying.  For this reason and many others, I enjoy hosting Iftar dinners.  I sometimes wish I had more time in my day and week and that I am able to prepare and host just fun filled... Read More »