March 15, 2017

Washing machines need cleaning too

Now is the time to start with some work around our laundry room since it is too early to start with spring cleaning (which we will […]
March 13, 2017

Freeze and Preserve

My door bell rings late in the afternoon as I hear his voice: "come down, I have a box for you." Malik brings me goods from my parent's house in my hometown Marjeyoun.
March 10, 2017

Getting ready for spring

                    “Of life’s two chief prizes, beauty and truth, I found the first in a loving heart […]
March 8, 2017

Pruning season 

While pruning your garden, collect a few branches from each plant and plant them in separate containers. Use some of the planted branches next year in […]
March 6, 2017

Fur free roasted chestnuts

Sitting at home in a cozy warm atmosphere, and sipping on some hot tea. The first thing that comes to my mind is some freshly roasted […]
March 6, 2017

Homemade marmalade

When winter is here and my citrus trees are pretty plentiful, my garden shines with its bright orange and yellow colors.
February 27, 2017

Hkeeli حكيلي

Jahna hkeeli حكيلي (hkeeli meaning tell me in arabic) was my mother’s way of expressing her absolute love of listening to my stories and me explaining about […]