burgers burgers burgers

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Budour

Everyone’s obsessed about burgers these days, including yours truly. The chalet’s weather last week was a perfect excuse to BBQ and burgers are the easiest to prepare for. We used to be quite content with Khazan or Americana frozen burgers but then once I discovered the flavor and juiciness of a good homemade burger, I never went back. Continue reading →

bits and pieces # 1

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Budour

I know I have been away for so long! But I have lots of pictures and 3 recipes for you which I will reveal in the next three days. For the time being, enjoy my bits and pieces from my very relaxing food-fest holiday!

On the way…

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Suggestions?

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Budour

I started this blog thinking that it would force me to start baking and I did get excited. I had many, many ideas but now I feel like I’m back to my lazy self!

So please suggest ideas for me. Are there any recipes you would like me to try? A dish you tried somewhere and wish to recreate it?

Let me know! I’m open to anything!

In other news, I am excited about the long week off. I am looking forward to being a bum and making breakfast at the chalet….creamy scrambled eggs, pancakes, tea in the morning, Turkish coffee at noon and endless munching!

Kanafa bil smeed: v.2: with ricotta cheese

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Budour

As a special request from my sister Besma, (who is yet to try it!) here below is kanafa bil smeed with ricotta cheese…

I quite liked the contrast between the creamy texture of the ricotta cheese and the grainy texture of the semolina crust. And was quite yummy.

For the original posted recipe please click here.

…daydreaming at work

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Budour

dreaming of fluffy, sweet ricotta pancakes, macerated berries, drizzles of rich maple syrup, warmed chocolate hazelnut spread, poached eggs with yolks dripping down the sides, smell of freshly cracked pepper and sea salt…..