Some men should stay out of the kitchen, my husband is one of them

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.  My [...]

How to sun or oven dry tomatoes/Sun-dried tomato and black olive spread

Sun-dried tomatoes first came about when Italians looked for a way to preserve their abundant summer crop for winter use.  but the treated tomatoes are so flavorful, they are now enjoyed all year. Throughout the Mediterranean in August each year, brilliant red tomatoes, peppers and zucchini drying in the sun color the roofs, along with [...]

Zucchini and Lima Beans Bulgur Pilaf

Zucchini, as most gardeners know, is one of the most prolific vegetables.  Knowing this, I usually plant only one zucchini plant, with the intention of sharing the squash with friends and neighbors.  But I’ve discovered my friends and neighbors have the same idea, which results in a vast oversupply of this wonderful vegetable, as well [...]

Spicy Mac and Cheese

The other day I cleaned our large freezer and to my horror I found 45 boxes of mac and cheese. I came down to my husband’s office and  confronted him, his answer was that I don’t make mac and cheese often enough and he had to resort to other sources.  He said: I love your [...]

Key to stress Free Holiday Dinner, Let Them Cook……

My Brother and his family are planning a trip to visit my mom sometime soon. In previous years, this event has brought international phone calls among my mother, me, my brother and my sister in an effort to prevent a disaster.  Usually my sister-in-low, who refuses to be adventurous when it comes to food, declines [...]

Music and Great Cooking

To show how music can affect one’s emotions, my husband came home the other day telling me that he had been listening to Andrea Bocelli and Sara Brightman singing “Time to Say Goodbye.” We both sighed, understanding that this song had been our daughter’s favorite when she was between 3 months and two years old. [...]

Sanaa Cooks on You Tube!

I thought I’d reveal a little information about one of my new side projects! I am working to launch a You Tube Channel, which will feature fresh, 10 minute videos offering tips, tricks and recipes for cooking healthy food. While videos produced especially for You Tube are being prepared, they are not yet ready. However, [...]