Studying and working abroad encouraged me to learn about different cultures and cuisines from around the world. Believe it or not, my co-workers leave cookbooks, exotic spices and copies of ‘Saveur’ for me at my desk because they know how much the subject interests me. I also read cookbooks, follow cooking blogs and frequently Google […]
Finally! Spring is around the corner and I can pack away my winter clothes for a few seasons. M exclaimed, “What will happen if you need them?”. I responded,”What else? Cry.” 😉 I have OCD–Obsessive Chocolate Disorder. I do not like it too dark or too light. I only like pure milk chocolate. […]
Did I mention that I gained a couple of pounds since January 2015? I am a bit of a psycho about weight gain. One pound, I freak out, so a couple of pounds is a big deal for me. I always eat in moderation but I added a couple of new healthy […]
We had a lovely Passover weekend with our family in New York but now we are back in Boston. I did not have a lot of time for cooking this weekend because of our trip. While searching for ingredients and contemplating my options I happened upon lamb sitting in the freezer. Eureka! At that moment […]
I am sure many of you know how to make carrot halwa. It is a very popular festival recipe made during Diwali, Holi and family celebrations. Every family has its carrot halwa recipe. Some use condensed milk, others use whole milk. If you have a special recipe, please share in comments. I would […]
This recipe has been published by BostonGlobe. You can find it here. Mercimek Çorbası. In Turkey there are two types of red lentil soup: Ezo Gelen and Mercimek. Ezo Gelen is richer, has more texture and contains more ingredients (such as bulgur and rice) than Mercimek. Traditionally, Turks cook Mercimek for a long time […]