Tag Archives: Family

Ingredient: Lemons

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Maureen Abood
Lemons in bowlPOST

We are salivating over lemons this week not just because they naturally make our mouths water, and not just because they are the perfect shade of yellow to accompany us into spring and Easter, but also because lemons are one … Continue reading →

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Grilled Lamb Lollipops with Fresh Mint Sauce; Chine on…

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Maureen Abood
Grilled chops platter POST

For me to present to you a perfectly procured, grilled, and sauced rack of lamb strikes me as a decent feat, given the lamb drama I have experienced over the years. Lamb failed me most humbly when my sister and … Continue reading →

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Ingredient: Lamb

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Maureen Abood
Raw rack up close POST

It is true that for the most part, my family has replaced lamb with beef in many Lebanese dishes, especially kibbeh. But when special occasions bring us to the table together, it is the traditional Lebanese love of lamb that … Continue reading →

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Ingredient: Dates

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Maureen Abood
Dates POST

It’s official. We are halfway through Lent, which for me means I’m that much closer to having my sweets again. I hope that the drastic fasting from refined sugar is going to gain me some heaven-points, but probably all of … Continue reading →

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Postcard from Down South

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Maureen Abood
Naples beach in pale gray POST

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. ~Audrey Hepburn (Tranquil colors of South Florida. They have calmed me … Continue reading →

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