This weekend has proven to be full of activities and non-stop cleaning and organizing. I am paying for it dearly with my back pain but nothing that a yoga ball and lower back massages can't cure! Right honey???? I am so excited to post today because it is my first entry since signing up to be part of the Secret Recipe Club, which is a monthly blog event hosted by Amanda at Amanda's Cookin'. … [Read more...]
Michael’s Foccacia Bread and Chicago
Boy did we have a weekend! I think I am done with tripping or taking any trips right now. I am getting more tired than usual thinking I can run at the same pace I could before I got pregnant.I am a little more than 26 weeks pregnant and my tummy is definitely showing now and it is feeling a little uncomfortable. Our baby girl is moving and playing punching games with my tummy, startling me from … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Lover’s Pizza {Hummus included!}
The snow has finally decided to come back to us. As I sit here writing this post, the beautiful snowflakes are coming down.Since the new year has arrived and holiday binge eating no longer exists, we have been focusing on delicious vegetables and salads in our home. It seems as though these foods do not look quite attractive while traveling but once in the comfort of one's home, all is well.I … [Read more...]
Grilled Vegetable Lasagna with Parsley Hummus (Gluten-free)
Goodness the humidity has been "killing" us over here! I woke up at 3am, soaking wet. We usually cool the room down for 2 hours before we go to bed using our window unit but that did not work last night! It was SO humid! We try to take breaks from our home by going to a coffee shop, which is what we did last night, but after going to 2 different places last night, we were disappointed neither had … [Read more...]
Mujaddara with Cucumber Tomato Mint Relish
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenCan I get some Lebanese or Syrian food? This is probably one of my favorite cuisines but one I do not often try or remember to make. Last week I was craving lentils, perhaps because my body wanted either protein or iron, but in either case, I listened and quickly prepared a meal that was filling, delicious and all together nutritious.Ryan cannot stand lentils or … [Read more...]
