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Whipped Feta Tomato Toasts

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Whipped Feta Tomato Toasts

It’s unbelievably hot in Amman this week. They’re calling it a heat wave, and we’re hitting temperatures hotter than Aqaba (which by the way gets really hot in the summer). Central Air Conditioning isn’t a thing in most homes. It’s kind of like the heater thing. You only cool the room you’re in. In an ideal world, I would have central A/C and a swimming pool at home that I’d spend all day everyday floating on a pool raft and sipping ice cold Diet Coke while watching my dog play and swim.  (more…)

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Middle Eastern Hand Pies

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Let’s talk Mother-in-Laws… 

I lucked out. Honestly, I really lucked out. My MIL is probably one of the best mother-in-laws I could ask for. She’s pretty laid back when she visits, super cool, and does not act like your “typical’ mother-in-law. If you haven’t already watched it, you’ve got to watch the movie Monster-in-Law.  (more…)

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Savory Fresh Herb Za’atar Muffins

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Savory Fresh Herb Za’atar Muffins

One of my favorite things about living in Jordan, is that I have access to herbs that aren’t available in DC. Za’atar leaves, for example, are pretty much everywhere here in Jordan. When I lived in DC, I craved these za’atar leaves. I wanted them so badly, so I could use them in recipes like Fresh Zaatar Focaccia. Now, I’ve got the goods, and I intend to use them for nothing other than deliciousness. First item of business, Savory Fresh Herb Za’atar Muffins.

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Fresh Zaatar Focaccia

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Fresh Zaatar Focaccia

I’ve been dying to get my hands on some fresh zaatar to make Fresh Zaatar Focaccia. Unfortunately, fresh zaatar is hard to find around DC. Really hard to find. I, however, am a very determined woman. When I want something, I find a way to get it. That’s probably why I’ve been told it’s so hard to find gifts for my birthday. I usually get what I want before anyone knows I’ve been pining over it. Shopping and food cravings alike, I am determined to get what I want. This time, I wanted fresh Zaatar Focaccia. (more…)

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Secret Ingredient Date Walnut Bread

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Date Walnut Bread

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…)

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Goat Cheese and Herb Popovers

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Goat Cheese and Herb Popovers

I mentioned last week that we could start eating healthy again this week … but these Goat Cheese and Herb Popovers are just too good to pass up. What’s another week? Also, it’s just too cold to think about going outside, let alone going outside to the gym.

Since New Year, and actually just a few days before New Year, we were hit with some seriously freezing temperatures. I’m talking highs in the teens, and morning and nights below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Bomb Cyclone is what they called it – how do they even come up with these names? Seriously. In any case, it’s been miserable. (more…)

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