Red Velvet Cake There's nothing like celebrating a Birthday with a beautiful b'day cake. And it does not matter if you are pushing over your 30's or nearing your 40's. A cake is a great way to get over the aging pangs, and a cake that looks as beautiful and delicious as this Red Velvet Cake, is sure to put a smile on your face, no matter how gloomy you feel! I've had RV cupcakes before, but … [Read more...]
Falafel Recipe
May 19, 2011 by
Falafel SandwichLast week we focused on a traditional Middle-eastern Salad called Tabbouleh, and this week, we have another typical favorite called Falafel. For those who have never enjoyed this, Falafel is made of chickpeas and greek spices, they are deep-fried dumplings that you can enjoy by themselves, or wrap them in a Pita bread, add some chopped onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and tahini sauce, … [Read more...]
3 Ways An Accident Can Affect You
May 18, 2011 by
Everywhere you look are adverts on how to claim for compensation if you’re ever in an accident. Whether that is at work, at home or on the road, accidents are a huge money spinner in the insurance world. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; insurance is there to protect you when the worst things happen and accidents are bad things. Sometimes, the recovery from an accident can be harder than … [Read more...]
Linguine With Lemon Mascarpone Sauce
May 9, 2011 by
When it comes to Pasta recipes, one has to be creative and try variations of the type of pasta as well as toppings and sauces, to make it lively and non-monotonous. And luckily for busy moms like us, creating delicious pasta recipes is not at all difficult - in fact, everyone could come up with a recipe of their own. And here's a rich, creamy take on vegetarian pasta recipe that comes straight … [Read more...]
Tabbouli (Tabbouleh) Salad
May 5, 2011 by
Tabbouli (Tabbouleh) SaladTabbouleh or Tabbouli is a Levantine salad traditionally made of bulgur, finely chopped parsley and mint, tomato and spring onion, seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil. Originating for the Arab region of Syria and Lebanon, Tabbouleh has become one of the most popular salads in the Middle Eastern cuisine. And due to its highly nutritive content, people all around the … [Read more...]
Red Pepper Soup With Corn Salsa
May 3, 2011 by
Roasted Red Pepper SoupSoups are always a welcome treat, no matter what season it is. A rich hearty vegetable soup can fill you up for a few hours, without adding too many calories. And one of my all-time favorite soups is Roasted Red Pepper Soup. I have tried several recipes before, but there's always room for one more, so here comes another one by Susan from Foodblogga. I love her addition of … [Read more...]
Best Vegan Brownie Recipe
April 28, 2011 by
Vegan BrowniesAfter the copious amount of emails for a vegan brownie recipe that flooded my Inbox, I decided to get my hands dirty and find a recipe that works. I have used several recipes for Vegan Brownies before, some just use fruit purees instead of eggs, some use more oil and less butter, some just use vegan butter, but none of them came close to a real Good Vegan Brownie recipe, until I … [Read more...]
Yogurt Recipe – Make Perfect Homemade Yogurt
April 26, 2011 by
Homemade Yogurt Recipe Yogurt has been added to the latest list of Superfoods, because of its high calcium content, protein and B vitamins, and how its live cultures help maintain a delicate balance in the body, promoting healthy digestive and immune systems. But superfood or not, we all love Yogurt, even my toddler girl is a huge yogurt fan, and how wonderful it would be if we could have the … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Hunts & DIY Crafts
April 20, 2011 by
Photo courtesy of Hostess BlogEvery year, most of the Christians celebrate Easter in Spring, somewhere in the month of April. As part of modern traditions, everyone joins the celebrations, especially as Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunts promise to be a source of joy to little kids. Being a mom of a toddler, I am trying to get up-to-date with US trends and traditions too, so I can get my little one … [Read more...]
Stuffed Peppers – Appetizer or Side Dish
April 19, 2011 by
Stuffed Peppers with Veggies Cheese & RiceWhenever we think of an appetizer, we limit ourselves to using quick-fixes like Bruschetta or Fritters, or Dips and Spreads. However, we ordered the Chile Relano at a Mexican restaurant as a side dish, and I instantly knew that this could be modified to become an appetizer using Bell peppers, and would fit with any party menu. I was excited to try the … [Read more...]
