Dolmas, from the Turkish verb “to stuff”, are the culinary legacy of the mighty Ottoman Empire. Dolmas form part of the meze or hors d’oeuvres menu of the eastern Mediterranean. Dolmas everywhere! The precursor to dolmas is thought to be the Greek thrion” a fig leaf stuffed with sweetened cheese. Dolmas can be found in…
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Lemon Tartlets – How to Make Fresh Lemon Curd
Have you tried lemon tartlets? Aah, the flavor of fresh lemons! I love lemon anything: Lemon tarts, lemon pie, lemonade, lemon candy. Okay, you get the picture, if it tastes like lemon I am game. These lemon tartlets I have here for you will be the hit at your next party. The lemon curd recipe…
Sparkling Berry Lemony Mocktail
This sparkling berry lemony mocktail is the perfect end to a day’s work, especially in hot weather. What is a mocktail? A fun, flavorful drink sans booze. A sweet way to perk up I adore the way the flavors of Dasani Sparkling tickles my taste buds. It’s the perfect choice when you want a little…
Rosewater Lemonade and History
Everybody loves roses right? Well, what better way to add more roses to your life than to add them to your food! Although lemonade is associated with summer and picnics, who says you can’t enjoy a glass of this tasty beverage in February, right? Just think of rosewater lemonade as the “lemonade of love”. My…
