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Category Archives: Appetizers/Side Dishes

Mama-Made Meals and New Guest Bloggers

I realize it’s been awhile since I’ve last posted, but rest assured that I have good things in the works for you, my dear readers. Both of you are in for a treat when we start getting dispatches from our new guest bloggers. If all works out, we will have an English teacher (and my [...]

Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños

Jalapeños stuffed with goat cheese, topped with cheddar cheese, and chased down with Mothership Wit. It’s a mountain of spice and flavor and super easy to make. First, buy the beer. It’s pretty damn delicious. I had never had it before, but it really reminded me of Chimay, which I also love. Belgian wheat beers [...]

What’s a Yumberry?

Here’s a picture of Yumberry Grapefruit yogurt. Taken on my roof. I didn’t think the Yumberry looked good on its own. Well, to tell the truth, I didn’t think yumberries were an actual thing. Or rather, I thought it was simply a marketing name for a blend of berries. Well, turns out it’s a marketing [...]

Three Alarm Lentil Soup

Lentil soup is basically chili for brown people. Well, at least the way I had it growing up, it was. Every time, the recipe might be slightly different, depending on what vegetables were on hand or how spicy the cook wanted it. You can throw whatever you want into it. Also, it’s about as easy [...]

The Weekend 2: Electric Boogaloo (Retirement Party Goodness)

My dad (بابا is what I call him) just retired and a bunch of friends and family gathered to celebrate. We had a potluck, which I love, but I think my dad put it especially well; he said that by asking everyone to bring something, it makes them feel like they are a part of [...]