So, what does it mean to celebrate? And why at Easter? cel·e·brate verb \?se-l?-?br?t\ :to do something special or enjoyable for an important event, occasion, holiday, etc. :to praise (someone or something) :to say that (someone or something) is great … Continue reading
I get many phone calls going something like this…”Maggie, how do I cook…?” or “What do I do with…?” I love cooking and sharing my experiences and knowledge about food, but quickly I say here: food is not the be … Continue reading
A few RLC’s ago, one boy couldn’t find an ingredient he had seen on a previous market shop. Well, today he found it. Black sesame seed rice paper roll sheets. Or so he thought. I was happy that he should … Continue reading
The thing about curious boys who pick up and look at things on my desk is that they get ideas. And what a good one this was when Tom picked up a Welsh cook book I gained in my travels. … Continue reading
Baking a cake is a journey. So is marriage. You choose to have cake. Cake is good. You choose to get married. Marriage is good. Now, baking a cake together is a metaphor for marriage. You both want the cake. … Continue reading
One boy had a hankering for steamed pork buns and had persistently mentioned this, wanting to make them after he saw a half packet of bun flour in the pantry.. I suggested they be the RLC of the week and … Continue reading
Again, I hear you thinking “What in the world are Levantine eggs?” And feta ice cream????? Well, the RLC story for today goes like this: Once upon a time, and after shopping and “what should we do for lunch?” time, … Continue reading
So what does one do with 1/2 a sujk sausage left over from a shakshuka inspired dinner? “Wo, what in the world is suj whatever sausage and shakesugar whatever” I hear you thinking…. Sujuk, also “sucuk” and soudjouk is a … Continue reading
The start of a new year can bring a freshness in one’s approach to things, and a fast from The Random lunch Challenge over the last month(s) left boys hungry to participate. A bit too hungry as they both wanted … Continue reading
If you feel like old Mother Hubbard who went to the cupboard only to find it bare when you have tried LTPC blog lately, I am sorry for underfeeding you. But it is a new year, which brings a restocking … Continue reading