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Peach-Cilantro Vinaigrette
On August 30, 2012
I know peaches must be in season because I’ve been finding them lately reasonably priced both in my local grocery store as well as my favorite fruit stand. I first made this dressing weeks ago before we left for vacation and it turned out so tasty that I knew I wanted to blog [...]
Thai Pork Tacos with Cabbage-Peanut Slaw
On August 22, 2012
At the end of my last post, I promised another “Thai” recipe. And yes, I know, tacos are not Thai but just hear me out.
Our first day in Thailand, we were excited to get out and experience the town and eat real Thai food. We walked around searching for the perfect [...]
Refresh, Please
On August 3, 2012
Hi Guys! I’ve been away for a while and I’m sure you missed me (just kidding, I bet no one even noticed!) My husband took some time off of work this last month. We had been planning his time away from work for almost the last year and I had big plans for [...]
S’mores (homemade!)
On July 4, 2012
Do you have a bucket list? I do. Well, actually a culinary bucket list: all of the things I would like to make before I die.
Homemade marshmallows have been on that list for a while, and for the fourth of July, I thought it’s about time to cross them off. Since [...]
Coconut-Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Rainbow Coconut “Sprinkles”
On June 28, 2012
When my daughter was just about four months old we found out we were pregnant again (SUPRISE!!!!) It’s been three years since our little man was born and he hasn’t stopped surprising us.
Sometimes they are good, like when he runs up and gives me a big hug and kiss for no reason(although he [...]
Glitzy Angry Birds Birthday Cake
On May 23, 2012
Five years ago, before our oldest was born, my husband and I had all kinds of notions about parenthood-all the things we would or wouldn’t do with our daughter. For example:
We will always make sure her faces, clothes and hair are clean and presentable
We will never let her eat [...]
Dubai: A Trip of Firsts
On April 10, 2012
As I contemplated what I wanted to say about my recent trip to Dubai for a food photography and styling course, I realized it was a trip of firsts for me:
First time leaving Bahrain since we arrived
First time being away from my kids for more than a few hours
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Napoleon Yogurt Melts
On April 1, 2012
The week before we left Floridato move toBahrainwe had to make a trip down toOrlandoto ship one of our cars. We decided while we were there, it would be a good opportunity to head to Sea World one last time.
After we spent a few hours having every detail of [...]
I am so very excited about this post! I have such a hard time keeping a secret, good thing my husband isn’t another blogger because I blabbed to him about doing this from the moment I got the request from Chef Dennis about doing a guest post.
To be honest, I was a [...]
Make Ahead Monday: Strawberry Fruit Leather
On March 5, 2012
My kids are all or nothing. Zero to one hundred. Black or white. A few weeks ago, C was into strawberries. He couldn’t get enough. He was eating a carton a day. Then, one morning I put a few on his plate for breakfast. What does he say?
“Ma, no [...]
