Why are celiac’s middle aged women?
I once read in a forum by a brave restaurateur that he was puzzled why most people who asked for gluten free food were middle aged females. He suggested that maybe it was just a trend factor – eati…
Read MoreReflections from My Vacation in the Middle of Nowhere
Sometimes it can be a learning experience and a pleasant surprise to do things that fall outside of your typical preferences. This was exactly the case with my vacation last week. My wife comes from a large family and we all rented a lake house deep within the Adirondacks and about a half hour from the nearest developed town. This is a world apart from the palm trees, hot weather, and easy access to restaurants and entertainment that I typically associate with vacation. As such, I knew this wo
Read MoreDiversity On A Common Foundation, Za’atar In The Middle East
LOS ALAMITOS, CA – June 15, 2009 – Za’atar, a favorite spice blend of the Middle East, is at once common and different. People from each region proudly proclaim another’s recipe is “not as good as mine”. While Za’atar recipes share common ingredients, differences are expressed with sumac and sesame seeds in Lebanese versions, or the addition of paprika by North Africans. Jordanian Za’atar features cumin and fennel, while bright herbal flavors and lemony sumac are favored in Israel. Syrians l
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