Something special from Mandy's kitchen...
In the mood for something a little different? Something a little exotic, but yet still somewhat familiar to your taste buds? How about kofta? Kofta is essentially ground meat, typically lamb, but in this case I used beef, that is well seasoned with aromatic spices and …
This cake is basically a salad…..so don’t feel guilty eating it! This was my first attempt at raw baked goods….are they still even called baked goods if they are raw?? Let’s stick with just raw desserts, then?? Anyway, I was pretty nervous to make a …
Hubby wants tacos for dinner? No problem! Wifey delivers! There’s nothing I enjoy more than pleasing my hubby with my kitchen creations, so when he requests something in particular, I’m always up for the challenge! Often times I challenge myself as well to try new …
Ever feel like your energy level is just waning? That mid-morning lull or 3 o’clock crash at work can strike hard even the strongest of constitutions. What you need is a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs bowl of oatmeal! Now not just any bowl of oats will do; …
Tucked away in the sea of cookie-cutter luxury town homes in the Maple Lawn development in Fulton, Md., is a well-hidden secret. That secret houses the culinary masterminds of the Ambassador Dining Room, a fine-dining Indian restaurant in the Johns Hopkins Homewood area in Baltimore. …
I’m back onto the blogging scene! It’s been way too long since I’ve last written (about a year!!), but my life has been more blessed than ever. Among switching job positions and becoming increasingly involved in my church and developing rich relationships with my Bible …
What better way to welcome the autumn season than to bask in the warm sun and crisp breeze in an apple orchard? Picking fruits and vegetables from the farm is one of my favorite activities, especially in the fall when a myriad of apples light up …
Mouth-watering photo of samosas, courtesy of Alex Menton Creative juices were flowing this weekend as my girl Alex and I had an almost-incurable hankering for samosas. There’s just something so comforting about that carb fest, loaded with spiced potatoes and peas. We decided to take …
Impromptu moments in my family often lead to exciting food and travel ventures. One night when I was about six years old, my dad awakened us from our innocent slumber and announced, “we’re going to Williamsburg! “So what did the Stark family do at 11 …
When you come home from an exhausting day at work, the last matter on your mind is about cooking dinner. You simply want to relax, watch television, and melt into the couch. Thus being so listless, you resort to carry-out, a frozen meal, or even just a …