by Foodosopher | Nov 28, 2017 | Deep thoughts
You know the quote by Joseph Campbell “follow your bliss”? Food is my bliss. More specifically, the experiencing of new, delicious, and different foods. I know everyone loves to eat good food, but I’ve noticed it seems to affect me...
by Foodosopher | Nov 27, 2017 | Healthy'ish, Lebanese, Recipes, sauce, yogurt
This quick and easy sauce is an Arab staple. In Arabic it is called Cucumbers in Yogurt (khiyar bil laban). Not a complex name, but it makes up for it with a fresh and complex taste. It is usually eaten with rice and meat dishes. Its freshness cuts through the...
by Foodosopher | Nov 25, 2017 | Disgustingly Delicious
The Dutch are doing it better than us once again. The ‘IT’ in this case is breakfast. I was on a layover in Amsterdam a few weeks back and dropped into to the VIP lounge at the airport for a tea and a bite to eat when I spotted a basket of tiny De...
by Foodosopher | Nov 23, 2017 | 3 ingredient recipes, Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes, Salad
So basically the title is the whole recipe. I once went to an extremely trendy party thrown by the coolest couple ever and this was one of the buffet offerings. The house was so trendy that I didn’t know how to use the bathroom. There was no bathroom door,...
by Foodosopher | Nov 18, 2017 | Dessert, Lebanese, Recipes
Meghli is a Lebanese dessert that literally translates into boiled. Okay so poetry and creativity is lost on Arabs when it comes to naming dishes, but its taste far outshines its name. This sweet is usually served when a baby is born. You typically go over to the...