The Moroccans know how to celebrate, and the Mimuna is a wonderful tradition, that although I’m not Moroccan, I decided to adopt 3 years ago. The Mimuna… Read more “Mimuna – A Moroccan Tradition Worth Adopting”
Month: March 2013
Passover – Heaven for Gluten Free Eaters….
It is Passover. Whenever people tell me that they are gluten allergic or discovered their kids are, I tell them to look up Passover recipes. Some of… Read more “Passover – Heaven for Gluten Free Eaters….”
Pita- A Heavenly Pocket
I have already expressed my love for yeast. Any dough with yeast is wonderful to work with. I know many fear yeast and fear it won’t rise,… Read more “Pita- A Heavenly Pocket”
Turkish Delight- Take 2
After the wonderful Lukum made with rice flour (see my post A Mouth-full of Delight), curiosity got the best of me and I had to try making… Read more “Turkish Delight- Take 2”
St. Patrick’s Day
Today is St. Patrick’s and I’m a bit late to the game. About 12 years ago, I found the most wonderful Guinness cake that I love making… Read more “St. Patrick’s Day”
A Mouth-Full of Delight – Turkish Lukum
Turkish Delight or LUKUM or Rahat Lukum is a truly sweet treat. Lukum in Turkish means a mouth-full and I can not think of a better name… Read more “A Mouth-Full of Delight – Turkish Lukum”
Tiny Hands
I have always LOVED being in the kitchen. As a child I would experiment, and my parents let me. I would mix and bake whatever was in… Read more “Tiny Hands”
My Winter Comfort Food
I like the phrase Comfort Food. Sometimes, food does give you the feeling of comfort, nostalgic. It is very cultural though. When I see food shows in… Read more “My Winter Comfort Food”
The Best Soft Ice
My dad has always been the closest person to me. He always supports me, listens to everything I tell him, gives me advice and cares. Cares without… Read more “The Best Soft Ice”
A Taste of Childhood
Our brain works in mysterious ways. Some flavors, sounds and smells stick with us forever. It doesn’t matter what you are doing, or where you are, there… Read more “A Taste of Childhood”
Farina, Moroccan Bread Baked on Pebbles
This bread is fantastic. Easy, fun and smells amazing. The best part is it only takes about 10 minutes to bake so it is the perfect bread… Read more “Farina, Moroccan Bread Baked on Pebbles”
Asura – Noah’s Porridge, yes the one from the Arc…
Asura is a sweet porridge with dry fruits and nuts. It is delicious and rich with flavors and mainly made from wheat. It is called Turkish or… Read more “Asura – Noah’s Porridge, yes the one from the Arc…”