I know, I know–I’ve been absent from the blogosphere way too much lately. I swear I’m aiming to correct that. The inevitability of life, some technical difficulties, oh, and an itty-bitty hurricane have gotten in the way of me keeping… Continue reading…
the soup before the storm
The first time I tasted Harira was when my mother-in-law served it as the first course of a holiday meal. It was a revelation to me. A dense, rich soup so laden with meaty chick peas, lentils, and gamey chunks… Continue reading…
9 days and counting
Wow. We’ve had no power. For nine days and counting. Thankfully, we do have hot water (thanks to a gas powered water heater) and a bit of heat from a gas fireplace in our family room. That’s a lot more… Continue reading…