Vegetarian Stuffed Swiss Chard
Let your garden do your meal planning for you! That’s usually my practice, but I’m currently between seasons.
Spring Litany
Sometimes, spring arrives and we’re angry! We rage silently, “how dare flowers bloom when I’m experiencing _____!”
You fill in the blank and rest assured that you’re not alone.
Plant Seeds of Change
I was reacquainted with the word biophillia while listening to a gardening podcast several weeks ago.
Namoura, Lebanese Semolina Sheet Cake
Easter in the Middle East is marked by so many traditional dishes and sweets are no exception! Many are made with semolina flour and are drenched in orange blossom syrup.
Resurrection Story
I was having a conversation with Jesus. Actually, it was more like I was begging with every ounce of my being to stay. I knew that this strong, gentle being standing before me was Jesus, because the power of our connection, of being one was so pure, sure, and true. I looked, really looked into his warm brown eyes and knew; I just unequivocally knew I was at heavens gate.
April Garden Checklist
April is the season to to sit back and enjoy the hard work you put in last Fall.
Isolation
For me, the most prevalent and invasive emotion during one wave after another of the tumbling COVID variants is loneliness.
Spinach Casserole, A Delicious Make-ahead Side
Another big holiday is around the corner and the prudent chef looks to make-ahead sides to serve with a traditional Easter baked ham.
Ode to My Sister
My dear sister, Christine, passed in August of 2020. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t miss her. Her daughter, Reta, wrote this poem that perfectly describes her. She has penned the words where I’m bereft of poetic vocabulary.
Dates, Yum!
Dates are a delicious staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, whether used as a pick-me-up mid-afternoon snack with a demitasse cup of coffee, the first menu item in breaking a religious fast, or the main ingredient in desserts.