Our palates are like living organisms, constantly shifting and changing. What we craved as kids might now seem bland, and yesterday’s “guilty pleasure” could be today’s healthy obsession. This evolution is natural and exciting! But sometimes, we can be too hard on ourselves when our tastes change. Why Do Our Tastes Change? Letting Go of…
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Margat Betinjan (Iraqi Eggplant Curry)
Eggplants hold a special place in Iraqi cuisine, in this is one of many variations of stews that are eaten with rice. They are called Marga – equivalent to an Indian curry sauce, this one is hearty and has a blend of subtle flavours that blend so well together and are served as a delicious…
Iraqi Breakfast Makhlama
I’ve been really into hosting breakfast or brunch gatherings, it has a casual feel to it (even though it is just as much work if not more of a dinner), but it makes for a great – long – day hanging out with family and friends. Especially when you have kids, early lunches and breakfast…
Fine Fattoush
Another light salad, usually served alongside a tabbouleh to give some options, this one is a sort of Middle Eastern take on the Caesar salad with the crispy pita bread “croutons”. Very light and extremely healthy (I mean you got Radish in there!). I haven’t included the sumac spice as a must in case you…
A Fantastic Fool – Medamas
There have been remnants of fool medames uncovered in a number of the 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 B.C.) Pharonic tombs in Egypt. This dish is one of the most common and popular forms of Egyptian street food, and probably the country’s national dish. It is typically a breakfast food, but it is best eaten during the…
Mutabbal
Another Middle Eastern staple, this is for eggplant lovers – like me – a Godsend. This is very similar in appearance and texture to hummus but made entirely out of baked eggplant. A nice appetizer, the eggplant is a great weighty addition to any meal. Time: 45 min Serves: 6 Good for: Flavourful, ethnic appetizer…
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…
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…
8 Food Foto Feelers
There are those that grind their teeth whenever someone put out their camera to take a picture of a restaurant meal, or eve their own cooking. In fact, many chefs are starting a world wide campaign to ban food photography (or food porn to some) because by the time people take all the pictures they…
Candid Life Journeys 