As I am trying to write this very first blog, I feel like it's my very first day in Kindergarten all over again: I'm scared but I'm determined! On that great day in history, back in the early 1980's, my parents tell me that I refused to leave the car and go into the school building without holding on to my toy washing machine. Yes, you read it correctly: a toy. washing. machine.
Now, I did not kick and scream or cry and grab onto my mother's hand for dear life, like all normal kids would do. Oh no! I happily charged away towards higher education holding tightly my very own toy washing machine. What can I say? I felt safe with my mini Maytag. So strange.
While trying not to delve too deep into my own psyche as a 4-year old, I still don't know why I loved that toy so much. One thing I know for sure, I've always HATED doing laundry!
However, ever since I can remember, I have had a fascination with food and eating. Let's see. I ate my way through childhood in a war-torn country (more on those fun memories later). I continued to eat and eat and eat through my adolescence, where I first attempted cooking, or as my mom called it: "destroying my kitchen". Ooh and I shot up in weight to 220 lbs., at age 14. Yes, the food surrounding me growing up was SO delicious, I made sure I ate more than my share, so to speak. I am now super-svelte and gorgeous though, fear not, but I am still eating. A lot!
But enough about me, let's talk about the food itself. Yes, FOOD. More particulary, delicious and little-known Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean food. By bringing the weekly Ten Potatoes blog to the world, I'll be sharing with you my funny food stories as well as the best of tried-and-true treasured recipes and where to find secret ingredients and the oh-so-mysterious spices. As we grow together to become BFF's (Blogger Food Friends) - can I say that I coined this term? - you will know more about me and my origins through the food I will be sharing with you, the joys of which you will hopefully get to experience first-hand by using my recipes to make it at home for yourself, your family and your friends. Just like I do.
That's my goal and that's my message. So stay tuned!
Maroun Antoine
San Francisco
The above first blog is dedicated to Paul and the lovely Marcia.
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5 comments:
Is Paul not lovely? ;-)
Love this blog idea and will check it weekly! But a mini Maytag? Really?
I can't wait to see what you have in store for us!
this is so cool! Remember to change my email to the gmail one, so I can get your updates and such.
So sweet how you dedicated it and all. You are the best!
Not only is your food delicious, but also your writing is very entertaining. It invites us to read (& eat) more. Please keep on posting your memories and recipes. At some point down the road, please share with us -- your readers -- your secret for shedding all the pounds while enjoying healthy Mediterranean cuisine.
I really feel home now while sitting in the office.... and you are making me hungry, now I have to wait to leave and buy the item.
But, I am going to try the tabbouleh and the sundried hummus this weekend, I haven't had sundried hummus before. There is always a first time ;-)
Samar <3
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