A couple of days ago a friend from Lebanon told me about Eid il-Burbara or Saint Barbara’s Day, a holiday celebrated on December 4th in Lebanon and some other Middle Eastern countries. Because there are traditional Lebanese dishes associated with the holiday, I knew I just had to try at least one of them and share it with you. I chose… Read More
A Zen philosopher once stated, now is all we really have. Each day my son grows older, I marvel at how his personality is developing and am reminded of the importance of savoring each moment. At two he is charming and has a lovely sense of humor. He loves jumping in puddles, numbers, avocados, raspberries, and… Read More
Ever cook with wheat berries before? If not, you should try it. A versatile and high-fiber grain, wheat berries are said to be the mother grain from which pasta, bread and flour are derived. Nutty, delightfully chewy, robust and full of flavor, they’re also high in protein and can be used much like any other… Read More
To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation. ~ from The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho Paulo Coelho’s remarkable and charming tale, The Alchemist, is about the most magical of all journeys—the quest to fulfill one’s destiny. Evocative and deeply humane, the novel has inspired millions of its readers around the world with its lush, timeless and… Read More
A significant amount of clutter in our homes could be eliminated simply by being more mindful in the present. ~ Erin Dolan, of the blog Unclutterer I hate clutter. It wears me down and makes me feel like I need fresh air, or a long nap. I’m not meticulously neat, but I love clutter-free spaces—organized… Read More
Wheat is one of the oldest domesticated grains, along with barley, millet and rice. It is now the most widely cultivate cereal around the globe, exceeding even rice. ~ Maria Speck Looking for ideas on how I could use wheat berries, I came across a recipe for leeks with rye berries and adapted it to… Read More
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