I Dream of Sesame Posts

September 22, 2012 / / Restaurant Reviews

It was a Saturday evening, and my parents and brother had just helped me move into my house. Tired and hungry, we roamed a few…

August 1, 2012 / / Chicken (Kthaetha)

Many of my favorite foods, outside of Middle Eastern, are Mexican. I love the flavors, colors, and variety that Mexican cuisine has to offer. Whenever…

July 19, 2012 / / All things Chaldean

The best way I can describe Maraqa is a tomato stew to which various spices, veggies, and meats are added. When I was younger, we had some sort of maraqa at least once a week. One of my absolute favorites has always been Ka’ree. I love the spiciness of the curry, the thickness that the potato adds to the tomato sauce, and the tender beef (or chicken) that shreds into the simmered stew.