It’s the last day of my 7 Days of Festive Holiday Treats event, and for my final recipe I wanted to share something from my childhood. My mom has made these cookies for as long as I can remember. Which, oddly enough, has nothing to do with the fact that my family is Russian on my dad’s side and “Russian” is in the title of these cookies (and note that I have no idea whether these cookies are authentically Russian or not!). My mom usually refers to them as Butterballs anyway....
An Edible Mosaic: Virtual Book Launch Party {Giveaway of Over $1300 Worth of Items!}
I feel so incredibly blessed beyond measure. I have wonderful family and friends, a job I love so much it doesn’t really feel like work, I’m part of an amazingly supportive community of food bloggers, and I have the best readers in the world. And now I have a book that contains a small piece of my heart and soul to hold in my hands and call my own. Truth be told, I’m still pinching myself because the reality of it still hasn’t quite sunk in yet. I am humbled, truly, more than words can express. All I can say is thank you to those […]...
Mujaddara Burghul (And a HUGE Giveaway of My Cookbook + Prize Packs From Bob’s Red Mill!)
Photo (taken by yours truly) of Mujaddara Burghul from my cookbook, An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair. If you’re curious about Middle Eastern food and looking for a good recipe to start with, Mujaddara Burghul, otherwise known as Lentil & Bulgur Wheat Pilaf with Caramelized Onion, is the perfect dish. It’s very healthy with lentils and whole-grain bulgur wheat as its main ingredients. (Since it’s a vegetarian meal, it’s easy on the wallet too!) It couldn’t be simpler to make…if making rice intimidates you, know that bulgur is much more forgiving than rice. And with caramelized onion and the perfect blend of spices, it’s […]...
Quail Eggs {Giveaway}
Sometimes I wish I lived on a farm out in the country (or at least had the chance to spend a long weekend at one). I could bask in nature, enjoy a little quiet. (Ok, I know it’s only quiet until the animals start making noise…but I bet it beats the sound of sirens and car horns any day). I’d wake up to birds chirping, sunshine streaming in my window, and the smell of fresh-mown grass. Then I’d start my day with fresh milk and eggs, and maybe a loaf of country bread....
Cascal Fermented Soda Giveaway
“Crisp White” has notes of pear, apricot, and magnolia, and pairs well with Brie, sushi, or strawberry ice cream. I’ve probably said it before, but I am really not a fan of soda. All soda-related health concerns aside, it does nothing to quench my thirst. I recently heard about a soft drink called Cascal. It’s a natural soft drink so I was willing to try it, thinking it would be like a carbonated juice drink (similar to Izze products), which I much prefer over regular soda. But when I found out that Cascal was made with fermented juices, it sounded different from any product I’d […]...
Homemade Hearty Almond-Vanilla Cereal {And a Big Bob’s Red Mill & Attune Foods Giveaway!}
I make granola frequently and I’ve shared a couple recipes for it (this Pumpkin Spice version is one of my favs when autumn is in the air and even when it’s not), but I’ve never tried my hand at homemade cereal before. (You know, the flake kind.) Until now. I found a recipe on Mr Breakfast for Nutty Bran Flakes and I was immediately inspired. (Obsessed is probably a better word, lol.) I knew I had to make my own version....
Sea Island Coffee {Giveaway}
Are you one of those people who can drink coffee any time of day? Mike likes to joke that I drink coffee instead of warm milk at night to help me sleep…and while that isn’t exactly true, it is true that coffee doesn’t keep me awake. I joke that it’s because every time he and I visit the Middle East we chug countless pots of Turkish coffee at all hours of the day. :)...
Vanilla-Ricotta Stuffed Crepes with Orange-Maple-Walnut Syrup {Giveaway}
So, honey, I made something and I think it’s really good…do you want to taste it? I’m not really hungry. (Not two minutes later, he grabs a bowl of mixed nuts and starts munching away.) I thought you weren’t hungry? I’m not…these are just nuts. (Lol, really? I thought nuts were food. I keep these thoughts to myself. :) ) I sit down next to him, beautifully plated crepe in hand. Can you just try a bite?, I say, waving the plate temptingly in front of him so he can smell it as well as see how pretty it is. He sighs, realizing that sometimes […]...
Vanilla-Berry Whole Wheat Couscous Breakfast Pilaf {And a Bob’s Red Mill Giveaway!}
When we’re on vacation Mike has an anti-cell phone policy – he likes us to leave our phones in the hotel room when we leave in the morning. His idea is that not only does this give us a nice little break from work, but it also lets us focus on having fun and spending time together. Yup, my hubby is thoughtful like that. But what happens when people email me and I have urgent business to attend to? ;) (Not to mention when people email Mike, which actually is urgent…sometimes.)...
Afternoon Tea at Disney’s Grand Floridian {And a Giveaway!}
Mike and I recently got back from vacation. We went somewhere warm and sunny. Actually, it was almost an exact replica of the family vacation we took two years ago, except this time the weather averaged in the high 70s and 80s....
I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to 
