A Priceless Education About Where Food Comes From
These little sour plums (I believe they’re called Victoria Plum) are in season now in southern Turkey and I can’t stop eating them. They remind…
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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…
Open-Faced Strawberry & Spinach Salad on Pita
You might notice that I love the combination of spinach and strawberries, but it’s because it’s a really great one. I know in a drink…
Beef Samosa Puff Pastries
If you’ve never tasted keema, or that wonderfully spiced Indian-style ground beef, you’re totally missing out on some great flavor. Surely every family makes it…
“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…
New York Strip Steak with Buttery Mushrooms & Onions
Every now and again, I forget that I can go out and get an amazing cut of Halal meat to bring home and make a…
Healthy Snacking
With kids back to school and everyone seeming to be on more of a straightforward schedule, it also seems to make mealtime more structured, though…
Culinary and Cosmetic Uses of Argan Oil
Have you ever tried argan oil? It is some really amazing stuff that is great for cooking as well as making yourself beautiful on a…
3 Simple Steps to Eating Quality Food on a Budget
While a health movement has swept the nation, inspiring people to eat organic products and cook with “pure” ingredients, high quality food is still extremely…
Ohio’s Edible Surprises
Going back to Ohio this year at the cusp of summer’s end and the start of fall was a really blessed opportunity to appreciate what’s…
Culinary Delights at Northeast Ohio Farmers’ Markets
This year during my stay in Ohio I tried to visit as many farmers’ markets and produce stands as possible so that I could get a…
Savory Spinach Pie: Turkish Börek
How I learned to serve a quality brunch for two without spending all morning in the kitchen
