Berlin

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Budour

Lovely readers. I am back from the loveliest and my new favorite city, Berlin!

I was there for a program related to my work and loved every second of it. My eyes teared a little when the plane landed in Kuwait. I was in denial. I did not want to leave!

The streets, the museums, the parks, the canals, the lakes, the shops, the bakeries and Oh My! Oh My! the best and most perfect bread I have ever had in my entire life! I overdosed on every kind of bread with every meal!

crumbles and strudels

bread and bread and bread

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Cheesy spinach lasagne

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Budour

And finally I present to you my cheesy spinach lasagne.

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Treasures in the basement

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Budour

My grandparent’s basement storage room was always an adventurous place when we were small (and still is). So when my cousin suggested we scavenge the storage room last Monday, I took my camera in one hand and a hand sanitizer in another and started snapping away! And since I haven’t been inside for quite a while, it was so much fun looking at all the old furniture, chinaware, my mother’s closet, old books and some friendly creatures…

One upon a time, the storage was at least 3 times bigger than what it is now and had much more interesting items but most of it was either given away or sold.

Also, my apologies in advance for the misaligned images, I couldn’t fix them on wordpress!

knobs for the fan

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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…..