You probably heard this somewhere, but part of getting your kids to appreciate food, and possibly try a few flavours that they wouldn’t otherwise, is to get them involved in the kitchen in prepping, especially the cooking part. I usually like to involve my little guy not only for that – but as a welcome…
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The Humble Hummus
It is a dish with origins in the Levant — a region that includes Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Jordan and Turkey — due to the abundance of chickpea agriculture. It is practically guaranteed if you are invited to a Levantine dinner that this will be present on the table. Interesting fact about Hummus is that some health…
Keeping it Real: Stranger Danger Talk
It is bound to happen, that talk about being aware, slightly paranoid, and uneasy around strangers to protect your kids from possible dangers. It is hard to have this talk not because you don’t want the best for your children, but because in essence you are taking another step to less innocence in their lives. …
Terrific Tabouleh
This is especially for those parsley lovers – where a salad can be more than just a salad. The special salad is considered Lebanon’s national food and is said to have originated in the mountains of Lebanon and Syria – but has since then found new fans all over the world (I have even seen…
Stand-alone vs. Phone Camera
Phone cameras are typically snubbed by photographers. And with good reason! They don’t have half the technical quality and variations that you can get with DSLR and most professional cameras. But as they improve die hard photographers continue to be on the defensive on why phone cameras are relegated only to amateurs. For the time…
Chocolate Almond Cake
The ingredients are minimal for this dessert but the prep work is significant so make sure you keep that in mind. But the results will be fantastic and the fact that it is easily a great gluten free option makes it that much more attractive for those gatherings! Time: 2 hours Serves: 10 Good for:…
Babies Eating Real Food
It might be pricey to get formula for babies these days – especially organic formula that reduces the amount of heavy chemicals and extra fortified nutrients, but man is it ever easier than cooking real food for them. Babies will need to start solid somewhere between 10-15 months, and although milk will continue to be…
Frame Those Pix!
Obviously with the overwhelming number of digital photos everyone takes on a daily basis, it can become overwhelming to go through them all and actually enjoy the memories. I have advocated before about printing them, at least a select few and having them around your house to enjoy and bring back moments of happiness (hopefully). …
Exotic Eggplant Casserole
This exotic and flavourful savoury dish is a traditional Mesopotamian (Iraqi) favourite and has some wonderful flavour undertones. The layering makes for a beautiful tasting and looking casserole that will surely be as addictive as it is fascinating to those you serve it too. Don’t let the ingredients intimidate you, everything is readily available and…
Stress-free Baby Proofing
New parents can easily go overboard in trying to protect and control everything around their new baby, and that is understandable. This still applies to those who have other children but maybe to slightly lesser extent. It is hard to know when it is enough or slightly overboard when it comes to protecting or childproofing…
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