Facebook Live Series: What’s Really In Our Food?
I’m really getting used to this Facebook Live thing! I love how many of you have been adding comments and feedback to join in the…
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Look at What’s Growing on My Trees!
Ever since I moved out to the countryside, I have been intrigued by vast amount of trees and and how moist the area is. I…
“Ingredients” Documentary
Being the documentary lover I am, when I heard about this recent one about what’s really in our food, as well as the high cost…
5 Inexpensive Beauty Products I Can’t Live Without In Winter
We are all pretty well aware that this has been our coldest winter or record. Polar Vortex, ChiBeria, Snowmageddon, whatever you call it, it doesn’t…
Super Quick Chicken Marinade
We’re all getting back to a more ‘normal’ routine after the month of fasting in Ramadan, which in my house actually means more cooking- or…
How to Wash Mushrooms
In the wonderful summer season, don’t you crave grilled everything? Grilled meats, grilled vegetables, grilled fruit? There are so many interesting things to choose from at…
How to Ripen Fresh Barhi Dates
During Ramadan, we all love our dates so much and typically lean towards the Medjool and Deglet Noor variety. Barhi dates such as those shown…
Saffron Road’s New Line of Vegeterian Entrees
You may have already heard about Saffron Road’s new vegetarian entrees, which are making quite a buzz on places like Facebook and Twitter. Vegetarians, vegans and…
Chocolate 101
Last year I had the great pleasure of meeting Chicago-based chocolatier, Uzma Sharif, and tasting her truly exotic and unique chocolates. She describes herself as “carrying on…
Keeping Warm, French Style
What Julia Child taught me this winter....