Alright egg lovers, today’s food blog is just for you! If you are adventurous and want to try an Eastern Mediterranean twist to poached eggs, you MUST try Cilbur. Çılbır is a traditional Turkish egg dish that has been enjoyed for centuries, with its roots dating back to the Ottoman Empire. The dish consists of…… Continue reading My New Egg Addiction Cilbur (Turkish Eggs)
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Our Za’atar Taste Test Review and Results!
My great auntie Bahia used to always tell me, “Eat za’atar every day to keep the doctor away!” She lived well into her 90s with no serious health issues. Her breakfast of choice? Fresh homemade pita bread she made weekly, with plenty of zesty za’atar, fruity extra virgin olive oil, and creamy labneh kefir cheese. …… Continue reading Our Za’atar Taste Test Review and Results!
Middle Eastern Style “Angel” Eggs
Why are these dreamy, pillowy morsels of cooked egg whites filled with a luscious and creamy filling called “deviled eggs?” The colors are springy and angelic, so the evil culprit must be the mayo. At 100 calories of saturated fat per tablespoon, my guess is the mayo makes these eggs devilish! Today’s recipe was inspired…… Continue reading Middle Eastern Style “Angel” Eggs
Za’atar-the Super Spice!
Remember Blanche, a spoon of Za’atar a day will keep the doctor away!” said my late Aunt Bahieh, who lived to be 95 years old. My 96 year old grandmother also eats za’atar every morning and she is still going strong. As a child my mother was told to eat za’atar for breakfast for mental…… Continue reading Za’atar-the Super Spice!