Chili & Chives

After a lot of hard work, we always celebrate with a good meal. Always. After the ICSC team kicked ass at the virtual competition, we had...

When life gives you.. Actually, when a pandemic gives you way too much sourdough, Daddy invites you to make pizza. At Home With Mommy,...

At long last, we return to Rosie Cannonball. Nearly a year since we last visited, we've dreamt of our return to this wonderful Montrose...

I've been regularly counting how many days it has been since we trapped ourselves in our homes. Some days it feels like forever and...

Despite being stuck in the middle of a pandemic, we found ourselves celebrating two happy occasions - Mother's Day and Tina's 25th...

In the interest of eating fish that wasn't salmon, because salmon is so been there done that, Talal and I chose two new types of fish to...

I don't plan on making a habit of visiting the same restaurant multiple times in such a short period of time, as I did with Cervejaria...

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...

Many years ago, Tina decided to make gnocchi at home. She spent hours making it and although it was tasty, it wasn't my favorite dish....

Last year, Talal ordered me a magazine subscription to Food & Wine Magazine and Cooking Light. I found a picture that caught my eye. It...

In a far away land also known as Ottawa, Canada at a little known spot named Bulk Barn, I made a discovery. I wasn't sure what to expect....

Some times , all you need is to treat yourself to a wonderful, late-night dinner at a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. The rumor's...

For my 25th birthday, Talal was really struggling with what to get me. His original plan came to a halt when he found out my parents were...

I'd always grown up waiting for something... anything to come in the mail. To my dismay, everything was always addressed to my parents -...

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...

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...

Mother's day was coming up and, as always, I started looking for inspiration to create a yummy feast. It just so happened that I spent...

To say goodbye, Talal took me out to dinner at Coltivare. I had it on my list of places to try. It seemed like a little neighborhood...

I woke up and headed downstairs. Daddy asked me to drive him to Starbucks to go buy coffee. It turned out to be a huge trip. I was low on...

Many years ago, mommy and I were home alone for a couple nights. Tina and Daddy were both away. I can't quite remember when or how long...