Comments for Converging Cuisine

Comment on My Grama Sanom’s Grapeleaves by wehaddad

wehaddad — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:33:27 +0000

I had Syrian grandparents…the story of the roadside grapeleaf picking,,,,awesome wonderful memories I think truly only a Syrian-American can imagine. Your recipes make me miss them so much. The sounds of their Arabic, the smell of bread and sambosik baking, mulfoof, kibbi, all of it is beyond good. Thanks for your posts here.

Bill Haddad

Comment on My Grama Sanom’s Grapeleaves by nancygbw

nancygbw — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:25:03 +0000

oh yea…we have always used ground lamb for the meat…and stuffed the squash with the same stuffing!
Nancy

Comment on My Grama Sanom’s Grapeleaves by nancygbw

nancygbw — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:22:18 +0000

I can’t wait to make these! The stuffing my grandmother made is a bit different. I was having a hard time finding a recipe with the tomato in it! This will be the first time i attempted them on my own. She’s been gone 9+ years now, and it’s about time…
And I agree 100% on the picking the leaves your self…as kids we were given paper grocery bags and told not to come home until they were all full!
Thanks for the memories, and sharing your recipe!
Nancy

Comment on My Grama Sanom’s Grapeleaves by julie

julie — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:56:36 +0000

Hello Donna! Oh I hope they turned out well! And it’s so fun to hear about others that have similar memories/stories and our keeping their food traditions alive. I am glad I could help out!

Take care,
Julie

Comment on My Grama Sanom’s Grapeleaves by dma327

dma327 — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:29:45 +0000

From one Syrian/HillyBilly to another ….. thanks for your recipe … I had the general idea/memory on how to make the grape leaves, just needed someone to take me step by step … it’s been years since I’ve sat with my Tete and made them .. (she passed Jan 04) .. she’d be proud of my batch today … : ) funny, I didn’t think anyone else would have the whole “picking grape leaves on the roadside” story…
Thanks again!
Donna

Comment on Tilapia. A quick, simple, healthy dinner. by eurasiangrill

eurasiangrill — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:55:19 +0000

Juile, great Web Site. Email me @ eurasiangrill@comcast.net
Michael

Comment on Chocolate Valentino Cake by julie

julie — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:15:25 +0000

i think this recipe makes about 8 servings at around 368 calories a slice. Not that I was counting.

Comment on Chocolate Valentino Cake by OnlyTheHalfofIt

OnlyTheHalfofIt — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:56:59 +0000

More visual beauty! Oh, and I’m sure this is very low cal!
Maybe I’ll try it.

Comment on My very first Daring Baker’s Challenge!!! by julie

julie — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:59:43 +0000

hahaha. I did take them with my new camera. i’m telling you, a good camera can do amazing things.

Comment on My very first Daring Baker’s Challenge!!! by OnlyTheHalfofIt

OnlyTheHalfofIt — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:57:24 +0000

Don’t tell me you took those pix with your new camera. They are professional looking!
YUM. When is the party?