This is soup from a trip to China. What I loved about it is I really didn’t know and understand what I was eating. Sure, I’ve had these kinds of Pho before, but I didn’t know what was in this particular ones, and my hosts didn’t really … Read more
Jazz Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana is one of my favorite events of all time. I try to attend every year, and am blessed I have dear friends who live in walking distance. One year we left the festival and were walking back to their house on historic Bayou St. John, … Read more
This is one of my favorite travel photos. Why? because it so perfectly captures the nook in this restaurant. It’s a pictorial depiction of cozy. It’s so important to find places that are comfortable, cozy and relaxing when you travel. Living outside … Read more
This is one of the most important points to realize when starting any health, wellness or fitness routine. Each day is a new day. Your goal should be to do the best you can each day. Try to make healthier choices, get more rest, drink more water, eat more … Read more
This is something that you have to experience to understand. Many people think yoga is about stretching, and touching your toes. It’s actually quite the opposite, it’s about figuring out how to push past your limits, to open, and to achieve. Want to … Read more
This is one of my staple dishes. Every time I go to Ibiza Food & Wine Bar in Houston, Texas, I order this dish. My friend, Charles Clark, does such a beautiful job of highlighting this exquisite dish’s ingredients. Simple course sea salt, course black … Read more
The title says it all. I cannot praise green drinks enough, so you’ll see a ton of them here on Samira’s Table. Recipes will be coming soon. Have you tried green drinks? What do you think? Please let me know in the comments. The one pictured above … Read more
This is one of my most favorite homemade breakfasts. Take a small Food For Life Baking Company Ezekiel tortilla. Lightly toast it. Cover it with fresh guacamole. Fry one fresh farm egg in olive oil, and place it on top of the guacamole. Top with Sriracha Rooster … Read more
This is one of my favorite things to eat: bread + oil. It is so simple. Yet, sometimes, the perfection is in the simplicity. This richness and nuttiness of the olive oil, combined with the texture and aroma of the bread was enough for me to eat just bread and oil … Read more