Ya’all! Have you noticed the price of crackers lately? Like they are taking the word “Ritz” seriously? A single box of regular crackers can easily cost $6, and artisan crackers up to $12 in some specialty markets. It’s not like they are made with pristine ingredients either, often filled with a laundry list of ingredients…… Continue reading Turn A Dip Into A Chip!
Tag: middle eastern food
Layered Shrimp Fatteh: Flavorful Mediterranean Dish
There are certain dishes that aren’t elaborate or expensive, but they’re popular because they bring together simple ingredients in a way that feels comforting, generous, and deeply satisfying. Fatteh is one of those dishes. The word fatteh comes from the Arabic verb fatta, meaning “to crumble” or “break apart,” referring to the toasted or fried…… Continue reading Layered Shrimp Fatteh: Flavorful Mediterranean Dish
A Hidden Lebanese Gem in San Diego!
Some restaurants feed you. Others tell you a story. In today’s blog I want to share with you a Lebanese gem I discovered in San Diego–an experience I will truly never forget and highly recommend if you ever visit San Diego! Walking into Alforon in San Diego felt less like entering a restaurant and more…… Continue reading A Hidden Lebanese Gem in San Diego!
More Than Olive Oil — A Mother’s Day Gift with Meaning
If you have been following me long enough, you know I am olive oil obsessed. I think it is one of the most perfect superfoods on this planet, particularly if sourced from the best places. As Mark, the owner of the Olive Press told me years ago, “Olive oil is the key vessel for the…… Continue reading More Than Olive Oil — A Mother’s Day Gift with Meaning
A 60 Year Old Falafel Legend In the Silicon Valley
There are countless places to eat in the San Francisco Bay Area—but every so often, you come across one establishment that feels like more than just a meal. In a world of fast food, pop ups, and foodie trends, a place with history, heart, and a sense of continuity is increasingly rare. That is why…… Continue reading A 60 Year Old Falafel Legend In the Silicon Valley
Nan-e Berenji: A Cookie, A Culture, A Quiet Moment in a Noisy World
There’s something almost unexpected about the first bite of Nan-e Berenji. The crumb doesn’t hit you with sweetness the way most western cookies do. No 1000 calorie Crumbl cookie here! Instead, the cookie is delicate, fragrant, and soft in a way that feels almost ethereal. Made with rice flour instead of wheat, these traditional Persian…… Continue reading Nan-e Berenji: A Cookie, A Culture, A Quiet Moment in a Noisy World
The Disturbing Trend of Food Binging for Views
Hello Friends, As someone that works in the food space, I felt a responsibility to create a video and commentary on a disturbing practice that is only getting worse by the day–binging processed food for clicks. If you scroll often on TikTok or Instagram for five minutes and you’ll see it: young people shoveling huge…… Continue reading The Disturbing Trend of Food Binging for Views
Celebrating Culture & Flavor: A Palestinian Ramadan Gift Box Full of Heart
This year is uniquely beautiful: Ramadan and Lent are happening at the same time — a powerful overlap of reflection, generosity, and meaningful traditions across two faiths. Even though we are Christian, we believe that food is one of the most universal ways we connect to one another, and it’s in that spirit that my…… Continue reading Celebrating Culture & Flavor: A Palestinian Ramadan Gift Box Full of Heart
Travel With Me? I Want To Hear From YOU!
Hello Friends! I have been approached to do something REALLY special… and I want you involved. ✈️ There is a possibility of a small group foodie trip where YOU can travel with me — think Egypt or Morocco, local food tours, cooking classes, markets, and cultural experiences. Before I lock anything in or pursue this…… Continue reading Travel With Me? I Want To Hear From YOU!
Mussakhan Wellington: Palestinian Village Food Gets A Fancy Glow Up
Let’s face it: special occasions have gotten ridiculously expensive. Everyone is broke. A “romantic dinner out” now somehow costs about the same as a small appliance, and all you really wanted was good food, a candle, and not to be rushed out after 90 minutes. Don’t get me started on the “Valentine’s Menu” where the…… Continue reading Mussakhan Wellington: Palestinian Village Food Gets A Fancy Glow Up