In Joy Living and Wellness/Randa Hilal-Dotson

06/17/2024

I have been experimenting with savory vegetable waffles, whether the inspiration is Lebanese 3ejjeh, Jewish latkes, fritters, Korean pajeon Chinese Cong You Bin or whatever… Mine is Chickpea flour, water and whatever veggies are on hand . Sometimes it is cabbage, carrots, sweet potato and scallions more of a Korean influence another time zucchini with herbs from the garden , Lebanese style. Sometimes it’s for lunch a snack or breakfast. The aim is to include lots of veggies, minimum flour with more protein power and mostly as a light meal. A quick, healthy and nutritious meal. # 3ejjeh

05/20/2024

I have not posting since the war on Gaza started, it didn’t seem appropriate at the time and it still doesn’t. I have been trying to stay away from social media except for the occasional reposting of scenes and news of what has been happening in Palestine. I don’t know why I decided to post today, but may be it is to ease my anxiety towards what has been happening in the world and in my life…

12/27/2023

08/17/2023

Hydration

07/07/2023

What’s in my flower beds

07/05/2023

Time for Tabouleh from garden

04/17/2023

I was gifted foraged greens and wild asparagus. It’s not uncommon for our village kinfolk to gift each other the fruit of their labor, it’s what makes a community.

04/12/2023

Today’s wintery weather

04/11/2023

Spring snacks

04/04/2023

Our back lawn in Lebanon is becoming wild for the lack of care in the past few years. It has anemones and even wild garlic and leeks… I’m questioning wether I keep it wild or reseed it with grass back into a lawn. With water shortage I’m leaning towards the first!

03/31/2023

Easter Season

03/26/2023

Colors of Spring…So many hues and tones in one plant