I’ve been participating in the Shaklee 180 Turnaround challenge with a community of other bloggers for one month now. In the last 30 days I’ve lost 8 pounds and am 11 pounds from reaching my goal weight! Please note that I most likely will lose more weight quicker because my caloric intake is lower than [...]
[Continue reading...]Gluten-Free Moroccan Piped Cookies
4 Apr posted by
Do you want to know a food blogger secret? OK so maybe it’s not so “secret”. We have food. Lots and lots of it. It may seem like a really great problem to have, and don’t get me wrong it is – most days. But, for example right now, I’ve got a cake that’s [...]
[Continue reading...]Farro, It’s What’s for Breakfast
3 Apr posted by
I’ve got to be honest I had never tasted farro before finding out about a cooking challenge from Tuscan Fields and Eat Write Retreat. I knew it was a grain and it reminded me of barley but that’s about it. A quick google search told me that it’s really common in salads. So when two [...]
[Continue reading...]Real Food: Butchering
2 Apr posted by
One of the best ways to save money on real foods, and especially meat, is to buy a whole or half of an animal. We slaughter a lamb each year for Eid. Yes, we do it ourselves. Yes, we cut it and package it ourselves. I have to say I had never done this before [...]
[Continue reading...]Moroccan Preserved Lemons for #SundaySupper
31 Mar posted by
I can’t believe I’ve never shared a how-to post for preserved lemons. These are THE ingredient that makes Moroccan cuisine what it is. A Moroccan pantry simply cannot exist without a jar of preserved lemons. Most often they are used in tajines though you will also find them in salads and fish dishes. The reason [...]
[Continue reading...]Mimouna Ideas and Inspiration
30 Mar posted by
Last year for Mimouna I wrote a general post, introducing many of you to this unique Moroccan holiday. Whether you’re Jewish or not, Mimouna is a great festival to share with family and friends. This year the holiday is on April 2nd. So get your wheat flour ready to celebrate! Mimouna, like many Moroccan holidays, [...]
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