Manakish is a popular Arabic bread topped with cheese, thyme or even ground meat. It’s generally served as a breakfast item in Lebanon, which is how we have it most days, but it’s not uncommon to find it on people’s plates during lunch or even as a quick snack. There are a number of commonly …
We were at grandma’s the other day having a bbq, where she made her delicious barbecue pork ribs. When we’re on the road, the one thing the kids miss the most about home is Grandma, and all her delicious cooking and baking. She’s the best at preparing their favorite foods, and teaching them a lot …
Even though you wouldn’t be able to tell by the weather in Hawaii (it still feels like summer), Fall has officially begun! Stores are beginning to stock seasonal produce, and one of our beloved products is pumpkin puree. I’ve always been a fan of pumpkin pie ever since I was a kid – coming home …
Jaf loves spaghetti and meatballs. He also loves to cook it himself, adding different spices and/or ingredients along with way. Here is his VERY simple and easy Italian meatballs recipe you can get your own children to do. 1 package (20 ounces) Lean Ground Beef (organic if possible) 2 eggs 2 slices of plain white …
Last week, we showed you how to make your own homemade pizza dough, and this week we’re mixing our love for Italian with Mexican to make pizza quesadillas. That’s right – an ooey, gooey, cheesy quesadilla with pepperoni inside! It should come as no surprise that we’re not afraid to experiment with food. Our motto …
Our Labor Day weekend was full of fun with a family reunion on Saturday – LouLou and Jaf hung out with all their cousins, aunties & uncles. They learned about their family ancestry, and more importantly, all about the traditional luau foods and how to prepare them. With the threat of Hurricane Jimena, we spent …
We loved the time spent in Austria for two reasons; not only was it breathtakingly beautiful, but the food was a hit with our two kid-foodies. We learned that Austrian cuisine is most often associated with Viennese cuisine, but it varies depending on which region you’re in. Our fondness for all things sweet meant we …
Frittata, which comes from the Italian verb ‘friggere’ or ‘to fry’, is the Italian version of an omelet. Eggs, with their high protein and mineral content, as well as easy availability, have always been an essential part of one’s diet regardless of where you’re from. While we were traveling through Italy, the frittata was on …
One of the best things to come out of Spain is this simple snack – PAN CON TOMATE. Similar to the Italian bruschetta, Pan Con Tomate (pronounced PAN-CON-TOE-MAH-TEH) is a very popular appetizer and snack in Spain. You can order and find it in all bars, cafeterias, restaurants and even the local McDonald’s across the …
The kids tried moules frites for the first time when in Belgium last summer, and sure enough, with their love of seafood, it was a hit! Moules frites, a popular Belgian dish consists of mussels cooked in a white wine sauce, with a side of fries (and often times bread) to dip into the delicious …
