Beiruti Mfatta’a

A traditional Job’s Wednesday turmeric & tahini rice pudding from Beirut

The ongoing attacks on Lebanon, and I say Lebanon because the attacks on Beirut stopped (for now) a few weeks ago, have made me feel demotivated about sharing stuff. The things that I do often; writing, posting, sharing. I haven’t touched my camera since January. This is not a post for pity, but an attempt at narrating reality. Or at least my reality. What I am experiencing. Others might not be feeling the same way. Others might be resuming their daily routines as if nothing happened. Some never had their routines disturbed at all. Mine have been.

Beirut Mfattaa

I see people doing stuff. I don’t know if it’s true or it’s what I see through my perception, but I feel that everyone is faking it, doing it for the show—and that’s not a judgement, but an observation. I want to resume doing things for fun. I want us to be happy for real, not as a distraction or out of “resilience”. 

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Soft Melt-In-Your-Mouth Brownies with a Main Ingredient You’ll Never Guess

Fudgy Black Bean Brownie Bites recipe - Cookin5m2-5

If you have been feeling guilty for all what you’ve been eating, you have one solution. EAT MORE!

It has been proven, studies suggest (don’t ask what studies, because I just made that up), that eating makes you happier and more relaxed. Preventing yourself from eating something only causes stress and in some cases, might result in extreme weight gain. Continue reading “Soft Melt-In-Your-Mouth Brownies with a Main Ingredient You’ll Never Guess”

Salted Caramel and Chocolate Fudge and Christmas Rant

Christmas is getting nearer. The hectic life on the street, the bright decorations and ornaments, the songs in malls and shops (God, I hate those) and the jolly people all around!

Salted Caramel Crouqant and Chocolate Fudge Recipe - Cookin5m2-2

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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge

I’m feeling generous this month. I am trying to commit to posting more than one recipe per week.
Week 1: CHECK!

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge Recipe - Cookin5m2-3

I am trying to share interesting recipes that are useful for this season, whether as sweets and desserts or dinner ideas of Christmas and New Year’s Eve. You can view all the posts coming up by following the link here: Christmas Recipes Dec. 2014

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