Summer

Cherry Almond Cake

Cherry Almond Cake

I know, I know. I'm actually posting a non-chocolate recipe. There are few things that I enjoy as much as I enjoy chocolate. Vacations. Lobster truffle mac and cheese (just discovered at cute Sunnyside spot Côté Soleil while out to dinner with the talented and endearing Moni Begum of Moni's …
Meyer Lemon Strawberry Lemonade

Meyer Lemon Strawberry Lemonade

I’ve come a long way from the days of squeezing limes into a tall pitcher of water, and stirring in sugar until it dissolves. And stirring and stirring and stirring… Lemon/limeades were usually reserved for Ramadan in my household. That meant we whipped up batches of the stuff without being able to …
Basil Smoothie

Basil Smoothie

I’m pretty sure Kawsar and I are the only ones I know who don’t like smoothies. There’s just something off putting about the texture and consistency, especially when bananas are involved. I wasn’t always this way. He did this to me. It’s funny all the little ways you and your spouse end up …