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Raw Goat Milk Hard Cheese — Picture Tutorial

January 12, 2007 By 9 Comments

Raw Goat Milk Hard Cheese — Picture Tutorial Recipe by Wardeh Harmon and her mom, Martha Bisharat This is the traditional Middle Eastern goat cheese. It is salty and yummy. It is best tasting when made from fresh goat’s milk. I’m not going to lie to you, though — not everyone likes this cheese. It [...]

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Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas) — with Pictures

December 22, 2006 By 51 Comments

Stuffed grape leaves are one of my all-time favorite foods. When we had them growing up, it was a family affair. Whoever was home loved to get in on the rolling. My mom would lead us in making a huge pot of them. We would eat off them for days, if they lasted that long! [...]

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Creating a Workable Pantry

November 30, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Many health-conscious cooks and mothers of large families often make bulk food purchases. It not only simplies shopping but often rewards the family with great savings in food costs. My family is no exception. We purchase non-perishables to last for one or two months or more. To make purchases this way requires workable pantry storage. [...]

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My Pantry Storage

November 30, 2006 By 9 Comments

Updated: 4/10/2010 (briefly) We purchase most food stuffs in quantities that will last for 1 or 2 or more months. I don’t have a pantry — though I wish I did! I wouldn’t enjoy my time in the kitchen if it weren’t at least somewhat efficient, so it is important to me to find workable [...]

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A Healthy Salad Habit

September 30, 2006 By Leave a Comment

When we first married, Jeff told me how much he loved salads and how he would love to eat salad every day. I’m sorry to admit that I didn’t take him at his word until about five years into our marriage. After repeated encouragements from him and a desire growing in me to provide healthier [...]

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