When we first moved to Morocco, we packed six jars of Smuckers all natural peanut butter in our suitcases and spent the first six months of our time rationing our supply. Every time I made a trip to the United States, I brought back jars upon jars of peanut butter for us (but really, it was for Omar). My darling husband eat a large jar of peanut butter in one week. He’s a peanut fanatic. And, for the record, two jars of peanut butter = a pair of shoes in terms suitcase space. That means all of ...
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Taco Bar for #WeekdaySupper
I have a weakness for make-your-own bars. Bruschetta bar. Bellini bar. Waffle bar. Pizza bar. Burger bar. Pasta bar. Baked potato bar. Ice cream sundae bar. Taco Bar. I’ll take them all. I love the spread. All of the colorful and enticing options laid out before you. It’s the opposite of ordering from a menu. Instead of not knowing what you’ll get and feeling like you are asking for a favor when you request “a little extra of this” or “none of that,” the world is yours with a make-your-own bar. ...
Barley Risotto and Garlicky Spinach for #WeekdaySupper
Lately I’ve been a little tired of Moroccan food. It’s delicious and all, but sometimes I just want a simple meal, without the heavy cumin and coriander spices. Part of me is just a little homesick, and when I’m homesick, I crave comfort foods—like mac and cheese! Good cheddar cheese is hard to find in Rabat and it’s pretty pricey, so I always feel a little bad melting it all down for a mac n’ cheese. In an effort to satisfy my creamy, carb-y, craving, I decided that a good risotto would ...
Broccoli Calzones for #SundaySupper
It’s Oscar time! I’m not a big movie buff, so I’m not big into watching the show, but I do love a great Oscar viewing party with nibbles and fancy cocktails. I love any reason to gather around for hours of eating and drinking with television as background noise (e.g. the Super Bowl, award shows, pageant parties, and er, election results?) Today the #SundaySupper family is sharing recipes to get you through tonight’s parade of glamour, clips, speeches, song, sparkle, and dance. Thanks also to ...
Vegetable and Ginger Congee for #SundaySupper
I’m super excited to be co-hosting my first Sunday Supper with fellow blogger, Foxes Loves Lemons! This week we are hosting an awesome collection of heart healthy recipes and I’m bringing Vegetable and Ginger Congee to the table. Congee, or rice porridge, was a meal my mother made for us when we were sick. In our house, it was the equivalent of chicken soup. Mom usually made plain, white rice congee, giving my sister and I the freedom to choose the toppings and garnishes that fit our fancy. ...
I'm a food lover, travel addict, career counselor, professor, and lawyer living in Tunisia (and sometimes Washington, DC). 
