Happy Eid! We made it through the month of Ramadan, and we can finally enjoy a steaming mug of coffee during daylight hours. I always take my morning coffee for granted until Ramadan rolls around and reminds me just how crucial that cup of coffee is for me and my ability to function most of the day. What did you miss most during Ramadan? Let me know in the comments. (more…)
Food is a universal language. I’ve realized through my blogging journey that so many countries within close proximity have similar foods. Most notably, Mediterranean food has so many similarities. Take, for example grape leaves. Everyone seems to have a version of grape leaves (each by a different name) The Greeks, the Turks, and the Arabs each make their own version of stuffed grape leaves with rice and meat, or vegetables. Sometimes they’re served cold and other times hot. Despite language differences, we can agree that grape leaves, in whatever shape or form, are delicious. We don’t even need to speak the same language. Food is a universal language. (more…)
My favorite Middle Eastern dessert of all time is Knafeh. Knafeh is a traditional Palestinian dessert made with cheese, shredded dough, and soaked in a sweet syrup. The dessert traces its origins to the city of Nablus, where it is most famously made with Nabulsi cheese. (more…)
I know I’ve been quiet on the blog front over the last couple months. It seems like at least once a year, my life gets a little hectic and I let the blogging slip. That’s not to say I haven’t been active on social media. If you follow Measuring Cups Optional on Instagram, you’ll see I’ve actually been up to a whole lot! (If you aren’t, you’re missing out on some delicious stories and posts). Let me tell you what I’ve been up to … but first, these Musakhan Rolls! (more…)
Sometimes I think to myself, there should be a Netflix series based off of true events in my life. I’ve already thought this through. It would include narration, screenshots, and re-enactments based on true events. I’m still mentally working out the individual episodes and I’m not sure how I’d break the seasons up, or how many seasons would make up the totality of the series. But I’m telling you, I have some pretty good material to work with. Without getting too detailed, the last two weeks of February were outrageous. A lot a bit of drama, with a side of crazy is probably the best way to describe it.
You’ll want a bowl of Cucumber Greek Yogurt Dip and some chips to snack on for this one … (more…)
I love cheese. Anyone who claims otherwise does not know me one bit. As a matter of fact, I would be the happiest person if I lived on bread and cheese for the rest of my life (and don’t forget my Diet Coke). I would also be the happiest person if I spent everyday in a place where it was 75 F and sunny. A girl can dream … (more…)
