I sure hope all of you had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday. As you can see by my blog absence for the last week, I had a wonderful few days off. No work and not much cooking, just eating, laughing and relaxing in Charleston, SC – which is a fine place to do such things. I’m wondering […]
Thinking Fruitful
My Dream Thanksgiving Meal
Let’s take a few moments from our normal busy lives and dream a little…because we can (and I think it’s good for our brains). What if you could plan the most delicious and enjoyable Thanksgiving meal, without cooking any of it, breaking a sweat or having to worry about what anyone else wanted to eat. […]
Fall Leaves
I hope it’s okay with all of you out there if we take a day out of the blogging schedule to celebrate fall. I’m not exactly talking about fall flavors or pumpkin or chunky scarves (though those are all good things). I’m thinking more about looking around us, breathing in the crisp cooled air and […]
A Few Questions
First question: Have you been to Sassool in Cary, NC? If yes, then good choice. If no, then get down here and take yourself out for some freshly made pita and the best hummus and Mediterranean sides of your life. Second question: Have you ever had or heard of mujaddara? This middle eastern dish happens to […]
Banana Brown Sugar Bars
First off, thank you all for the kind words and thoughts as I celebrated a big blog bday. You guys are the best, and I couldn’t/wouldn’t want to do it without you. Now, on to today’s recipe! There’s nothing more sad than a forgotten banana. When you’ve got some collecting spots and blackening slowly, it’s […]