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    "There is no sincerer love than the love of food." -George Bernard Shaw

    MY JOURNEY THROUGH FOOD
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    One Day it Just Hits You
    Yara Suki
    • Jul 17, 2020

    One Day it Just Hits You

    One day, it just hits you that you haven't had any vegetables in quite some time. Just because you need to eat your greens doesn't mean...
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    Tending to the Garden
    Yara Suki
    • May 23, 2020

    Tending to the Garden

    Mommy and Daddy came over to help Talal and I get a garden going at our home. With all the time we are spending at home - now and in the...
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    Mouth Watering
    Yara Suki
    • May 12, 2020

    Mouth Watering

    As I'm writing this, even I'm surprised that we had such an elegant meal on a Tuesday with wine no less. Although the steak looks pretty...
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    River North
    Yara Suki
    • Mar 6, 2020

    River North

    It was the beginning of spring break and Amy's wedding weekend, but it was also the beginning of the spread of coronavirus. At this...
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    When Dinner Becomes Breakfast
    Yara Suki
    • Feb 8, 2020

    When Dinner Becomes Breakfast

    Sometimes the best evenings are the ones you don't plan. Ryan and Christina texted us to see if we were free for dinner and we took them...
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    In Moderation
    Yara Suki
    • Jul 15, 2019

    In Moderation

    One summery day, Mommy came over to have dinner with Talal and I. I had seen a beautiful, vibrant cold veggie soup akin to a gazpacho in...
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    When it Rains, It Pours
    Yara Suki
    • Jun 1, 2019

    When it Rains, It Pours

    Talal and I were ready to begin our Portuguese adventure, spend time exploring a new city and enjoy our summer vacation. We were eager to...
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    Molly's Scallops
    Yara Suki
    • Feb 27, 2019

    Molly's Scallops

    I love scallops. Period. End of Story. When Bon Appétit posted a video of Molly making Pan-Seared Scallops with Chorizo and Corn, I had...
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    And Your Secret Ingredient Is...
    Yara Suki
    • Dec 31, 2018

    And Your Secret Ingredient Is...

    I should have known that after years of watching Chopped it would all catch up to me. Talal invited Daddy and I to a face-off. He thinly...
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    Bon Anniversaire
    Yara Suki
    • Oct 13, 2018

    Bon Anniversaire

    Somehow two years flew by. I can't believe it's Talal and I's 2nd anniversary. Two years ago, we walked down the aisle and said, "I do."...
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    Meeting the Humble Baker
    Yara Suki
    • Sep 28, 2018

    Meeting the Humble Baker

    When we touched down in San Francisco, Carl had to make 2 important calls in our Uber. The first call was about an over repair. The...
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    COI ✻ ✻ ✻
    Yara Suki
    • Sep 26, 2018

    COI ✻ ✻ ✻

    In true Yara fashion, when I heard that I was going to San Francisco, I thought of all the incredible restaurants I could visit if I...
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    Portion Control
    Yara Suki
    • Jun 16, 2018

    Portion Control

    After a lot of food and dessert and eating, Talal and I decided we needed to go on a bit of a diet to get back on track. We'll be eating...
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    Just Like Ina
    Yara Suki
    • May 20, 2018

    Just Like Ina

    Today, I had a small group of people over. As I usually do when I have people coming over, I spent a few days building the menu and...
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    Emmaline
    Yara Suki
    • May 19, 2018

    Emmaline

    Once upon a time, Mira and I decided that we should meet up regularly. Of course, with every good fairytale, something got in our way......
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    Welcome to the Windy City
    Yara Suki
    • Apr 20, 2018

    Welcome to the Windy City

    I got to join two PES Key Account teams in Chicago for a few days of sales calls and exploring. We did A LOT of walking, which I didn't...
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    I'm Dining In, Too
    Yara Suki
    • Jan 30, 2018

    I'm Dining In, Too

    I hate to admit it, but it's become quite apparent that I spend too much time on the Bon Appetit Facebook page and mindlessly scrolling...
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    The Harvey Experience
    Yara Suki
    • Aug 28, 2017

    The Harvey Experience

    The second most terrifying part of 2017 (second to Trump becoming President) was experiencing Hurricane Harvey. As a Houstonian, I slowly...
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    Avo Toast
    Yara Suki
    • Jul 11, 2017

    Avo Toast

    Apparently the United States has recently rediscovered the avocado. Suddenly avocado is on everything, including bread. It always felt...
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    Hubbel & Hudson
    Yara Suki
    • Mar 11, 2017

    Hubbel & Hudson

    On a rainy day in the Woodlands, Talal and I decided to stop for lunch. It was a bizarre time to grab lunch. Most restaurants were empty...
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