Monthly Archives: December 2010

goodbye 2010, hello 2011

Woah. Where did this year go? In the midst of all this looking back that so many of us do, food bloggers, writers, friends, practically the entire online world, I just wanted to add a bit. After being snowed in … Continue reading

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a little something sweet

Knafe. This is the lifeblood of the Arab desserts. There are other pastries, of the baklava variety. But this? This is the stuff dreams are made of. Creamy, chewy cheese layered between buttery kataifi dough and topped with pine nuts … Continue reading

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spice up your life!

I may be alone on this, but I get those mind-consuming ideas that strikes so randomly that you don’t know what to do. Besides go for it. The fortunate thing about this in the kitchen is that going for it … Continue reading

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baked sunday mornings: sweet & salty brownies

This weekend has been quite an interesting one. My Saturday was spent doing something I hadn’t expected. Not only was it last minute, but in general I didn’t imagine it happening in my life anytime soon. Hopefully I’ll be able … Continue reading

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