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…
Author: Candice
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…
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…
This past Sunday, Michigan graced us with a beautiful, warm day. The temperature was almost 60 degrees fahrenheit, and the sun shone brilliantly all day.…
Boeuf Bourguignon is a classic French beef stew that involves slow cooking meat in red wine, beef stock, and topping it with a garnish of…