This was the first salad I even learned how to make and eat growing up. Honestly, it’s really the only true way to eat iceberg lettuce. Serving this as a very cold salad stuffed into warm pita bread with lamb is one of the best tastes in the world. To me, this salad is crucial […]
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Hi there! I’m Lulu, also known to the world at large as one of many Laura Polks. Lulu’s a childhood nickname and, as I like having a more exotic moniker when I’m blogger/writer (as opposed to momma/wife), I adopted it for my creative endeavors. I’m a native of the Midwest, now residing with my husband
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Damien eggs are an essential breakfast staple to many Lebanese and middle eastern households. They probably aren’t called “Damien Eggs” but this is a name given by my late grandfather Richard Jabbra to the eggs made with the scooped-out insides of kousas. In the summertime, when these squashes are ripe, they have a very distinct
I know many of you may be thinking, why is she posting a recipe for turkey outside of the Thanksgiving holiday? Well, a few reasons, actually…. Turkey breast is quite a delicious and healthy alternative to chicken breast AND it’s a great meal rotation for spring. Mother’s day is right around the corner. Also, as
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Is it just me or are charcuterie boards super fancy and almost unrecognizably fabulous at a restaurant? I can say that from my perspective going to different types of Italian, American, and even Mexican restaurants that all charcuterie boards are not created equal. And that’s a GOOD thing!! This keeps it fresh and fun with
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