Why we decided it was a good idea to heat up the grill to 400F when it is 100F outside is beyond me. But the results were worth it. The hubby and I love halloumi. I never really had it until I started dating him, but now it is one of my favorite cheeses. It… Continue reading Grilled Halloumi, Grilled Peach, and Mint “Caprese”

Last week a patient told my husband that his religion, Islam, “is the worst religion in the world.” One of his colleagues who was wearing a hijab was told by another patient that he “does not see terrorists.” What happened in Orlando was a horrible tragedy, caused by a sick man with a lot of… Continue reading Mujadara

I never cooked with Za’atar before meeting my Arabic hubby. Clearly, I was missing out for many years. Za’atar is a blend of spices with thyme being the main ingredient and can be used in anything from meats and chicken, to flatbreads or veggies. The flavor is unique and hard to describe, and since it… Continue reading Za’atar Grilled Chicken Wings with Fava Bean Feta Dip

  A and I finally went on a belated honeymoon to New Zealand for 10 days in March. We decided to visit only the South Island, with the hope of coming back to explore the North Island on another trip. Our experience is so hard to describe. Every place we saw was more amazing than the next… Continue reading Where to Eat in New Zealand’s South Island

I have always craved salty foods. You give me a bag of potato chips or some form of chocolate concoction, and I will always pick the potato chips hands down. I was however that weird kid who never liked sweets and didn’t start liking chocolate until about a year ago, so take that as you may.… Continue reading Quick Healthy Snack- Stove Top Popcorn

Last weekend I had my first moonlighting shift as an attending in my hospital’s emergency room and inpatient unit. It was also the weekend of the blizzard that pummeled DC and Baltimore with over two feet of snow and paralyzed the whole area. Being an attending is terrifying. Being the only pediatrician in the hospital… Continue reading Shredded Salad & Ramblings on being Essential Hospital Personnel

A and I’s favorite place in all of Philadelphia is Reading Terminal Market. We even took some of our engagement pictures there (see above!). Even though we both lived far from there in Philadelphia it was our favorite place to shop for our groceries. Living in DC now we miss Reading Terminal SO much. We… Continue reading Shopping Guide to Reading Terminal Market

I was reading an article last week about New Year’s themes and mantras rather than New Year’s resolutions. Instead of resolving to go to the gym 3 times a week, or to clean your apartment more frequently, you set a theme or a mantra for the year that you want to stick to. I have… Continue reading New Year’s Mantra, Burnout, and a side of Paella