by Brian | Jan 25, 2012 | Recipes
Last month I posted this recipe for a classic Syrian dip that can only be described as addictive. For your Super Bowl party, I heartily recommend this combination of red peppers, bread, nuts, and spices. But, I just wanted to mention that Suzen and I have been...
by Brian | Dec 30, 2011 | Recipes
All too often when we hear the name of a country in the Middle East, the story is one of sadness and torment. Recently, Syria has been in the news and it’s not good. Despite the ongoing adventures of troops, politicians, and fanatics, the societies continue to...
by Suzi | Sep 29, 2010 | Recipes
Brian and I have had the pleasure to meet and cook from the wonderful books of Joanne Weir. Cookbook author and leader of food tours, Joanne has a world-class palette and understanding of cuisine around the world. Her website, joanneweir.com, offers many recipes that...
by Suzi | Sep 24, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
Brian is not a couch potato, but he loves to watch football. I am rather understanding. As long he massages my feet while he watches tv, he can watch tv. That seems to be a deal made in heaven. While he was taking some aspirin for sore fingers the other day, he...
by Brian | Sep 6, 2010 | Recipes
Every party needs apps. And every collection of apps needs dips. Two or three ideally. How do you arrange for them to be a complementary combination? You don’t want flavors that clash, in terms of flavor or color. Texture is another matter. It’s fine to have some...
