Posted on September 8th, 2010 by sanaacooks
In this part, I would like to discuss herbs and spices that not only taste good, but are thought to heal illnesses by those who advocate the use of folk medicine. As an example, leaves of the spearmint plant used in salads, cheese and drinks are believed by advocates of folk medicines stimulate the appetite, [...]
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Posted on May 6th, 2010 by sanaacooks
My Italian friends would scream if they knew I mention tofu and Italian in the same sentence let alone using it in Italian food. One of the characteristic of tofu is that it is flavorless. Some people find that to be very disadvantageous. For me, I see that as a plus. Because tofu has no taste it can [...]
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Posted on October 13th, 2009 by sanaacooks
Here is more recipes to use your old dry pita bread: Fattoush Salad , Pita Bread Salad serves 4-6 2 6-inch loaf pita bread 8 leaves romaine lettuce, chopped 1 punch parsley, chopped 2 tomatoes, diced 1 cucumber, diced 2 scallions, chopped 6 radishes, sliced 1 clove garlic, mashed 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup [...]
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Posted on August 30th, 2009 by sanaacooks
My grandfather is Syria always began his day by swallowing two tablespoons of olive oil. In his last years he lived alone, always taking care of himself, getting his exercise by walking three miles a day. I do not remember him being sick. He died at the age of 96 and his sister lived until [...]
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Posted on August 26th, 2009 by sanaacooks
If you were a visitor from another planet, a professional chef for example, dropping down on Earth and checking our various menus and recipes, you would most likely ask, “why would anyone want to use sheep intestines stuffed with rice?” Or, “Using seaweed as your vegetable instead of lettuce and tomatoes?”. When you think of [...]
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Posted on April 28th, 2009 by sanaacooks
I was asked the other day by a slight acquaintance whether or not my husband cooked at home. I think some men are good cook, some men are not good cook but they are good helper , and then there is the others. The others are the one you don’t want them in the kitchen. [...]
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Posted on March 1st, 2009 by sanaacooks
The other day I was making beet spread and some of the juice stained my blouse with beautiful color. That stain reminded me of how my aunt used to color wheat stalks when she wove her baskets. She used beet juice, which had the most brilliant red color I ‘ve ever seen. I used watch [...]
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