I have not met a chocolate I did not like. Milk, dark, semi-sweet, nutty, spiced, moussed, cookie, cake, ice cream cold or melted – bring it on!
Read MoreHave you noticed? Maple syrup is all grown up and going places! Maple syrup shows up in cocktails, glazing vegetables, sweetening salad dressings, and even marinading meats.
Read MoreThis Thanksgiving, instead of your rich and heavy mashed potatoes try this Butternut Squash - Farro Pilaf, with its sweet notes of roasted squash and maple syrup and the tang of sherry vinegar and crumbled cheese. Farro is a type of wheat that originated in the fertile crescent and was even found in tombs of Egyptian kings!
Read MoreThe ancient dates are integral to the Middle Eastern cuisine and culture. The sweet, nutritious fruit lasts forever, does not require refrigeration, and lends its flavor to sweet and savory dishes alike.
Read MoreDates are one of the “Seven Species” from the land of milk and honey. The avenue leading to the store to buy dates, is lined with palm trees and those were laden with heavy, ripe fruit that kept falling onto vehicles and the street. It was literally raining Medjool dates!
Read MoreI try to simplify morning routines to make the start of the day stress-free, so the tone is set for the rest of my schedule. One of my favorite items to have on hand is this mapley sweet and crunchy granola, warm with cinnamon and cardamom flavors, and crunchy-nutritious with gluten-free nuts.
Read MoreZehorit brings her family together with roasted chicken and lots of love and laughter around the table.
Read MoreMy adult children have traveled and settled across the country, separated from me by the geography of mountains, miles, and time. But the sizzle of onions caramelizing and the scent of added garlic perfuming our every inhale, brings us back into the family circle and to its essence – love.
Read MoreThe kitchen is a popular place nowadays. Perhaps you are overwhelmed by the idea of cooking or baking? I am here to change your mind and I will ask you first to consider the benefit of cooking for yourself. There are many!
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