As Ramadan comes to an end and celebrations are to commence marking the end of the month long Muslim tradition of fasting, a dark shadow follows the Muslim celebration of Eid this year. Eid is equivalent to a Christmas celebration for Muslim people and festivities are grand. However, this year on the brink of Eid…
Happy Father’s Day! If you are looking for some last minute ideas, I have a round-up of what I think Dad will love for Father’s Day. Mint Chocolate Smoothies Start the day off with Milk Chocolate Smoothies. As I have mentioned before, I think Dad’s like filling meals. If you serve this to Dad in…
I posted this recipe in a roundup of Date recipes for Ramadan last year, but I thought it deserved a solo repost. The richness of the cream cheese compliments sweet ripe dates perfectly. Topped with nutty pistachios it is the perfect combination. These Creamy Stuffed Dates are delicious to start or end your meal with. Print…
As summer rolls in, the sun is gleaming, kids are out playing, and everyone wants a cooling treat. While ice cream stands as the number one summer treat without avail, strawberry ice cream is an everlasting favorite for its unpretentious flavor and refreshing melt in your mouth luxurious feel. And as Ramadan graces us with…
I noticed a lot of people coming to read last year’s Ramadan posts and I thought it was time for a new one today. It’s the start of Ramadan and Muslim people around the world will start a month long ritual of fasting from sunrise to sunset starting tomorrow. For the first day of Ramadan…
For anyone still looking for Easter ideas, I put together a Country Chic Easter Brunch. I like to draw from earth elements and inspiration from nature, and you will see a lot of that in this Easter celebration. I selected the color palette for my Easter table decorations pulling orange from the carrots the Easter…
The charm of waxy, buttery little new potatoes and elegant, delicately pungent asparagus bounce off each other. Add a few other spring treats, such as golden-yoked eggs and fresh mushrooms, and it’s a culinary game of spring pinball that makes for an excellent Easter brunch activity. New potatoes and asparagus both are extremely flavorful when…
This Easter skip the mimosa and go for an orange hued beverage that both kids and adults can enjoy under the spring sunshine along with the Easter bunny. Carrot Lemonade is tasty and nutritious. Did you know that during World War II the United States government instigated a massive publicity campaign to educate people about…