There is something enticing about sinking your teeth in a soft sandwich of gewy marshmallow between two delicious chocolate cookies. It’s been on my mind for a couple of weeks and I finally made it for the kids. Â I’ve only heard this kind of excitement a couple of times, mainly when opening gifts at Christmas! However, these are in fact …
Fried Egg over Grilled Asparagus with a Herb Yogurt Sauce
I was having a conversation the other day with a friend of mine about how crazy our lives have become. We’re both mothers of two, and trying to juggle what seems to be a never-ending list of chores, doing it all with the relentless pressure to be perfect: a perfect mom, a perfect wife, a perfect friend, just perfect. What …
Herb Eggs in Fresh Tomato Sauce with Goat Cheese
There is nothing more enjoyable than a delicious breakfast and a hot cup of coffee. Eggs are my favorite breakfast item, they are so versatile and present a blank canvas to be embelished. This is a very traditional Lebanese breakfast, popular during the summers. It’s fresh, juicy and full of bold flavors. It’s a great way to use up your …
Mastic Crème Brulée
If I had to rank my favorite desserts, crème brulée would definitely be in the top three. No, wait. It would actually hold the Nº 1 spot. I love the variety of flavorings that can be infused, I love cracking the crusty caramelized sugar layer with the back of the spoon and digging for the silky sweet custard under it. …
Cumin Eggs with Seaweed and Vermicelli
Happy New Year everyone! I am excited to welcome a new year, a new outlook and ready to tackle new goals and lists. One of my more pressing goals is to shed my baby weight. Sophie is now 13 months and I have no excuses anymore. Although sleep deprivation didn’t help the situation last year, these days her sleep is …