The beauty of croissants

Nothing says decadent brunch more then a croissant, the flakey buttery sensation in your mouth. The crumbs that cascade over the plate, your lap and down your top as you take the first bite. I prefer mine loaded with brie, fresh tomato and a little sprinkle of salt and pepper… mmmmmm heaven.

Adventures with pork

When I first moved to Saudi Arabia I tried to be a vegetarian for a little while, I even toyed with veganism before finally settling for being a pescatarian.  It was a choice based on my inability to purchase free-range, non halal slaughtered meat as well as a growing discomfort with actually eating the flesh of a sentient…