My husband is Lebanese and we are lucky enough to spend a few months each year in Beirut, his hometown, eating all our favorite Lebanese dishes. This easy Lebanese rice […]

Why You Should Stay at a Campsite in Europe this Summer
The one activity that brings our family closer and binds us together is travel. Visiting different cities, countries and exploring different cultures through food brings excitement and joy to our […]

Italy’s Most Prized Dessert – The Cannoli
After a long day exploring the city of Rome we all were craving something sweet. As we wandered pass the Vatican we stumbled upon a Cannoleria with a window display […]

Why Italians Make the Best Pizza
Here’s a BIG secret… Our family aren’t big fans of pizza (shock)!? My children have been served many kinds of pizza since they were able to walk (due mainly to […]

How to Make Moroccan Pancakes (Msemen)
Yes, Moroccan’s eat pancakes. But not the fluffy, maple syrup filled ones we’re accustomed to. These pancakes remind of me of a very flat, buttery croissant and its our […]

Top 5 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Paris
Walking around Paris, viewing the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, Notre Dame and taking a boat ride along The River Seine can leave you and your family exhausted. With an […]

What Kids Eat for Breakfast in Italy
Breakfast is our kids favorite meal of the day. Partly because its the only time we allow them to eat bread and also because its are family’s biggest meal of […]

Julia Child: French Cooking for Everyday Americans
On this last day of March, we would like to dedicate this post to honor Women in World History. Today, as part of a Multicultural Kids Blog Series we share […]

There’s Something About Hummus
Wherever we seem to travel to, no matter which country we are in – if there’s a Middle Eastern restaurant nearby our kids are asking for some hummus. Made with […]

Beirut’s Delightful Drinks & Desserts
Last summer we spent quite a bit of time walking the streets of Beirut. It was HOT and the kids wanted something to drink. Usually we would go for some […]