Sticky Rice

STICKY RICE Unless you know someone who regularly makes sticky rice for meals, this Southeast Asian staple, although simple to make, requires a bit of planning and hands on time. Continue reading →

Holiday House Guests

The best thing about the holidays is being able to catch up and celebrate with friends and family. We’re all so busy that it’s hard to get together, even with Continue reading →

Turkey Meze

For another look at Thanksgiving, we asked Catherine Bayar of Bazaar Bayar, how she celebrates as an expat living in Istanbul and married to a Turk. Catherine and her husband Abit Continue reading →

On the Side

Thanksgiving is my favorite U.S. holiday. I love to cook, entertain and like most of us,  see the look of pleasure on the faces of family and friends around the table Continue reading →

Don’t Forget the Hostess

Whenever I am invited into someone’s home for a party – cocktail, dinner or otherwise – I try to show my appreciation by bringing a small something for the host Continue reading →