I grew up eating savoury pies. Both my grandmothers were excellent pie makers- even my mom’s mom, the non-domestic goddess one, could make a mean cheese pie with her eyes closed. When most of my friends had some sort of roast meat on Sunday, we often had pie. Filled with salty cheese or fresh greens or a combination of both, all wrapped in homemade crust bursting with olive oil. [READ MORE]
Summer makes me happy. The sunny mornings, the long evenings with their slight breeze, gorgeous flowers seen all around the city, ladies in their beautiful summer dresses… Summer also makes me hungry, craving for light dishes, filled with seasonal vegetables and fragrant herbs. [READ MORE]
The three main ingredients in hummus (tahini paste, chickpeas and lemons) have been featured in many of my family’s meals ever since I was a kid. It’s therefore no surprise that it’s almost always my go-to choice when it comes to savory snacks. [READ MORE]