This past weekend marked two months in Chicago. I relocated to a new city, started a new job, and set up a new apartment. As…
I Dream of Sesame Posts
At the end of May, I ventured to Asia for the first time with my parents and brother. It was our second international adventure together.…
I’ve always loved eating hummus. Growing up, though, it wasn’t nearly as accessible as it is today. Hummus containers from multiple different brands, with different…
I love pulled pork, particularly pork carnitas. It’s a fall off the bone, ultra flavorful melt in your mouth kind of delicious that doesn’t require…
Baqsum, or sesame biscotti, are the Chaldean version of Italian biscotti. Dipped in milk and covered with roasted sesame seeds, these crunchy cookies with hints of cardamom are…
My Aunt Salwa is the oldest of seven siblings and one of five girls. As the oldest, she frequently helped my grandparents prepare meals for the…