For those of you who have blogs, website or write freelance, what is your biggest challenge? And for those of you who have other careers, where do you get a little uninspired? As you might have noticed, I've been a bit absent from this blog...again. Oh, I've been doing plenty of cooking, baking and eating; I just haven't been able to write. There's been more than a day that I've opened up my notebook or iPad and sat down to write a post; nothing. ... continue reading...
Karahi Chicken II~Stir Fried Chicken with Tomatoes
White Chocolate and Pistachio Babka
As we begin to wake up to brisk mornings where even the sun isn't up quite yet, and our morning cups of coffee have become warming and soothing, instead of just a caffeine boost, the desire to feel the warmth of the oven and the scent of spices in the air, burns bright. A switch is flipped when the cool mornings set in and the chilly nights fall upon us. All of a sudden, the bananas ripening on the counter become crumbly muffins or a rich cake in your eyes, the peaches are bubbly cobblers ... continue reading...
Harissa Braised Lamb
Why is it that you can look forward to a visit from someone special; wait and anticipate for 3 months and then bam, they come and they're gone, just like that. Where does the time ... continue reading...
Honey Roasted Peach and Goat’s Cheese Tartlets
Peaches in the summer are to me what pumpkin is to others in the fall. They are, by far, my favourite summer fruit and I've been very lucky to live in two States that grow peaches. ... continue reading...
Peach Muffins with Rosemary Streusel
This little space has been neglected this summer. It wasn't intentional, it never is, but life doesn't stop. It's been a lazy summer with late mornings, copious amounts of coffee ... continue reading...
Shami Kebabs
The other day, someone commented on a recipe of mine with the question of whether my cooking and dishes differ Ramadan to Ramadan, since Ramadan falls in different months every ... continue reading...
Ground Chicken Kebabs
Grilling season is here and with it, a slew of delicious meats, and verdant and vibrant salads. There are skewers of luscious meats; chunks and velvety ground meat, charred and ... continue reading...
Ramadan Favourites Roundup
Hello Friends! It's that time of the year again; a most blessed and eagerly awaited time for the Muslims around the world: Ramadan. Ramadan starts next week either on June 6th ... continue reading...