My Interview with Eugenia Bone about the Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbook
I had a fantastic interview live on my Facebook page with the brilliant food and…
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Enoki Mushroom Soup from the Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbook
In preparation for my interview with Eugenia Bone of The Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbook, which…
How to Build a Meaty Appetizer Plate [Sponsored]
If you’re having a small gathering for New Year’s Eve or Day, I have another…
My Interview with the CEO of Maya Cosmetics about Halal Nail Polish
Over the years, the question of “Halal” nail polish has been a point of intense…
Mediterranean Ciabatta Sandwiches [sponsored]
My first foray into cooking was making sandwiches. I guess I was to young to…
Travel & Food History Articles
Middle East
Culinary Delights I Brought Back from Dubai
Those of you who followed me around Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter during my trip to Dubai got a glimpse at many of the activities that
March 7, 2018
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TRAVEL
How I Eat Healthy While Traveling
A few weeks ago I was in Southern California to attend the Les Dames International Conference in Newport Beach and once I left the LA
November 17, 2017
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TRAVEL
How to Find Halal Food Spots While Traveling
Traveling across the state or across the world can be exciting and a chance to re-charge your internal batteries, a welcome a change of pace
September 30, 2014
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Food History
Links Between Sicilian and Arab Cuisine
I love to learn about the history of food- how ingredients crossed the ocean traveled long distances along the Silk Road or made their way
June 14, 2013
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TRAVEL
Alpacas & Log Cabins in Galena, IL
I have basically been in the (bad) habit of resisting mini-vacations, not realizing how much I have needed to recharge and regroup and that it
February 4, 2013
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Spices Explained
Traveling with Spice
Travel. It’s one of my absolute favorite words. It’s a word of action that implies adventure, change and the addition of spice to an otherwise mundane
April 5, 2012
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