Amlou: Moroccan Almond Honey Dip

Hello.

Hi.

This is a bit awkward.

It’s been a little while.

Let me tell you the story of a little simple dip that I first encountered at Atlas restaurant. It’s taken me so long to post this that the restaurant has since closed, which is too bad because it was delicious. Best couscous I’ve ever eaten.

Snack Attack: Spam And Pineapple Skewers

If you were to ask someone whether they like spam, chances are they’d say no.  They’d probably make a face too.  I’ll admit, I was one of those people.  I mean, it’s a slimy block of meat coming out of a can.  

But when you think about it, it’s not so different from a hot dog except for the packaging and it actually tastes pretty similar to a hot dog too.  Just don’t look at the sodium content… 

Holiday Table

This is the table setting I used for a party I hosted earlier in November.  Although not intended for a Holiday tabletop, I think it would work very well.  The leaves running down the center of the table and the individual leaves on the menus could always be replaced with some fir branches or pinecones for a very similar festive, wintery effect.

Fall Dinner Party - Lessons And A Menu

It all started when I bought the Dinner Party Issue of Bon Appétit magazine about a month ago.  I was mesmerized by beautiful tablescapes and delicious recipes.  Plus, a whole how-to section for hosting a Friday night dinner party.  I immediately wanted to be the kind of person that hosted dinner parties.  I glanced over at my dining table, covered in cake stands, dishes, pantry items, and a slew of other things that just didn’t seem to fit anywhere else.  This was a problem.