Chili & Chives

On rare occasions, Talal and I will treat ourselves to dinner out on a week night. I truly love cooking, even after a long day. I find it...

After a crazy heavy dinner, I convinced Talal to take me to Honey Art Cafe. I had been researching Houston food bloggers and discovered...

Talal asked me out on a date. It still surprises me that he make my heart flutter any time he does anything. He asked me out on a date....

When you're making a big change in your life, it's always an emotional time. I was excited to try something new and return to old...

Yasmeen spend a few days in Houston before making her way to Maine for the next chapter in her Medical School education. We wanted to...

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...

Talal and I were lucky to be invited to Park City Utah with Ryan and Missy Hanemann for my first ever ski trip. I didn't know what to...

On a very chilly winter day in Houston, Saskya and I met at State of Grace to celebrate our job well done for the 20th Anniversary...

Earlier this week, I won tickets to the Lone Star Shootout. In Yara speak, I won tickets to a basketball game. Although not that...

What's the best way to warm up on a cold Philly day when you have a couple hours to spare? Spicy food? A warm drink? Well, would you...

Daddy's birthday was fast approaching and despite my gripes, mommy and daddy were both out of town for his birthday. On the Friday after...

I was finally home and feeling more settled in my new home. It was a Friday night and Alaa was free for dinner. It was our first time...

For the third and final bachelor(ette) party, Alaa planned a 3-day weekend in Austin. We came home after work and took a road trip in a...

After our first tasting appointment, we were happy with our 3 appetizer selections - brie with raspberry en croute, chicken diablo...

Mommy and I always say that we are each other's best company, especially when exploring new places. Restaurants together are no...

The best part about going out with my family is that we all want to eat healthy, even when we don't say we want to. Talal, Mommy, Daddy...

Since I am obsessed with The Pearl, I wanted to make one stop by the farmer's market. I could get used to this tradition. We strolled...

Talal and I went to the highly-acclaimed and highly-recommended Biga on the Banks. A classic, iconic restaurant in San Antonio, much like...

It has been a hectic time in Talal and I's lives. Although we're elated as a newly-engaged couple, we are also super busy with work. To...

We celebrated Tammy's birthday all week. We went all out! We had cake for breakfast, played Bingo, decorated her office, and went out to...