Our culinary diary
I had a great month of May in terms of a rotation I was doing for school. I loved it and learned so much! On my last day, I wanted to bring a little treat for the staff who taught me and worked with me for the past few weeks. I couldn't decide what to... Continue Reading →
Filo dough can be very intimidating to work with. It's hard to find, not used in American cuisine, and requires patience to handle. We learned that filo dough originated in the kitchens of Topkapı Palace, where the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire once lived. When people think of filo dough, most think of decadent sweets... Continue Reading →
In the last installation of What We Ate At Amy's Graduation Party, I give you this interesting little cheese ball. I know cheese balls are kind of clichéd, standard party food, but that doesn't mean they're not delicious. I got trapped by this one (as usual) and stood there munching on it for longer than... Continue Reading →
Given that my sister Amy was the center of attention for her own graduation celebration, she got to pick which dishes my mom made for the party. One of her absolute favorites is this pasta salad with shrimp. Pretty much any time Amy gets to pick, this is what she asks for. This family favorite... Continue Reading →
Ok, bear with me now. I know this isn't the first post where I've started with - "this sounds kind of weird, but I promise you it's really good!" This is another one of those. I don't know who originally thought, 💭Hmm... let me combine some eggs and crab and make a dip out of... Continue Reading →
Selim and I have been in Virginia for a great long weekend to celebrate my younger sister's graduation from college. She's the last of our family, youngest of the four siblings, to graduate college. Our day was filled with family & friends, pomp & circumstance, caps & gowns, diplomas & honors... and a college party.... Continue Reading →
I've put off posting this recipe for almost a week now. Mostly because I've been busy with my current rotation and was feeling pretty uncreative. The creativity bug hasn't bitten me in the meantime, but I didn't want to forget this recipe because I really enjoyed it. The lemon makes a basic chicken soup just... Continue Reading →
I may have mentioned it once or twice, but I have an embarrassing love of most things that come in a box, especially with powdered cheese. Kraft mac & cheese? Clearly. Those Knorr rice or noodle sides in a bag? So good and only $1! Hamburger Helper? Be still my heart 🖤🖤🖤 Are any of... Continue Reading →
As is my usual plan, when I'm uninspired and looking for something to make, I turn to a) the internet and b) a random cuisine from around the world. Is it because I'm American and have always eaten "American" food, that I think it's the least interesting cuisine out there? Or is it because legitimate... Continue Reading →
I don't know about y'all, but I follow an absurd amount of food-related Instagram accounts. Some days I love it and drool over all the gorgeous photos, and some days I'm like, I just want to see my friends' babies and sunsets!! (When I'm not freaking out like that), one of these delicious feeds that... Continue Reading →
Bon Appetit Baby! 
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