I am a child of a homemade jam making mother. I grew up on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, toast, pancakes and waffles all slathered with homemade jams of every flavor. So naturally, when I became a mother, I raised Jam eating kids too. One summer I dedicated my weekends to turning every type of berry I could get my hands …
Lemon Ginger Sore Throat Soother
I’d like to say, our bodies reserve sore throats for cold weather season so we can combat them by boosting our immune system ahead of time. Unfortunately, the unwelcome guest appears just about any time of the year and usually unannounced. Most of us combat sore throats with a combination of cold medications found at the local drugstore or a …
Oven Baked Salmon with Lemon and Garlic Butter
Oven baked salmon with Lemon and Garlic Butter is my go-to recipe for those times when I want a delicious piece of fish without re-inventing the wheel. I created this recipe with ingredients found in most pantries to make it accessible when there is no time to shop for specialty ingredients. Salmon is a versatile fish that adapts well with …
Joojeh Kabobs – Persian Chicken Kabobs
When my Persian girlfriends make kabobs for a girls dinner night in together, I eat a very light lunch because it’s a sure thing that dinner is going to be amazing – and I want to finish every bite! Persian fare is at the top of my list of favorite foods on the planet. It bursts with an array of …