Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving. — W.T. Purkiser This year, as you may already know, Thanksgiving falls on the first day of Hanukkah. By the Jewish calendar, a holiday actually begins at sundown the night before, so the first night of… Read More
Za’atar
Known as the” King of Herbs” in the Middle East, za’atar is both a class of herbs and an aromatic and alluring blend of spices. Za’atar, the spice blend, is such an incredibly versatile mix of spices that it is easily one of my favorites. I’m sure many of you may be familiar with it… Read More
Kamut Salad with Carrots and Pomegranate
A vibrant mix of colors and an interesting blend of textures, this Moroccan-inspired salad can easily steal the show on any holiday table. I love the inclusion of Kamut, an ancient grain, in this colorful salad. The mix of colors—orange, red, bronze and brown—makes it a perfect side dish for this time of year. Stunningly… Read More
What’s a Kohlrabi?
At a recent trip to my local farmers market, I came across kohlrabi. To be honest, I had no idea what it was nor did I have the slightest idea of what to do with it. This sputnik-shaped vegetable intrigued me. I asked the farmers for advice and immediately bought a few to begin experimenting at… Read More
A Little Piece of Yemen
In my last edition of Petit World, I showed a picture of the following structure and asked you to guess its name and its locale. The hint I provided was: the structure is a former palace. It looks as if it has grown from the rocks. An iconic symbol of the country of it’s origin,… Read More
Mini Banana Apple Bran Muffins
With all the flavor of a big muffin, these mini muffins fit nicely into little hands, and big ones too. As a mother aspiring to raise a “Petit World Citizen,” I was happy to accept a recent invitation to a morning café with French speaking mothers and their children. As my French speaking ability is far… Read More
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