Rita was interviewed this morning by King 5 News, the local NBC affiliate, about the situation in Syria and her up-coming mission to Jordan to help the refugees. She will be traveling with a group of doctors including surgeons, spinal care specialists, cardiac specialists, mental health specialists, and others who will be there to assess...
UncategorizedTraditional dress of Yemen
December 21, 2012by Brenda Pierce
Hana Alshowafi (@Hanaalshowafi) tweeted at 3:52 AM on Wed, Nov 07, 2012: Women traditional clothes #Yemen 🙂 http://t.co/ufCZW3hj https://twitter.com/Hanaalshowafi/status/266145997758005248
UncategorizedIran’s Nomads Tour Map
December 18, 2012by Brenda Pierce
Check out the stops we will make on the Iran Nomads Tour in May! View Iran’s Nomads (May 11-25, 2013) in a larger map
CookingDay 12: Eech – Armenian Side Dish
December 12, 2012by Brenda Pierce
Eech – Armenian Side Dish 1 onion chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce 1 can water 2-3 lemons squeezed and seeds removed a pinch of salt, pepper and paprika 1 red pepper chopped 1 green pepper chopped parsley and scallions 1 cup bulghur (medium)  – cracked wheat SautĂ© the...
UncategorizedRecipes: Georgian Shishkebab
December 11, 2012by Brenda Pierce
The following recipe if for Georgian Beef Shishkebob. Enjoy! “Shashlyk” 1/2 cup dry red wine, pomegranate juice, or sparkling water* 3 cloves garlic, crushed in a garlic press 1 small onion, grated 8 to 10 black peppercorns, crushed Salt, to taste 2 1/2 pounds boneless lean sirloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 3 small onions,...
UncategorizedArava Border Crossing has Re-opened
December 11, 2012by Brenda Pierce
We have received word the the Arava border crossing between Jordan and Israel has been re-opened.
CookingDay 10: Tomato and Cucumber Salad
December 10, 2012by Brenda Pierce
Here is an easy, refreshing salad that you can do the night before and then just add the tomatoes before serving. 4 cucumbers ( diced) 2 bunches of green onions – chopped 3 green peppers – chopped 6 stalks celery – chopped 1 bunch parsley – chopped fine 6 tomatoes quartered Equal parts of lemon...
Ingredients: 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil or clarified butter For the Shells: 6 small black skinned eggplants (about 12 cm long and 4 cm in diameter) 6 medium green bell peppers 6 large firm tomatoes salt ground black pepper For the Stuffing: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or clarified butter 1 1/2 pounds (700 g) ground beef...
Today’s recipe is for Armenian Stuffed Mussels, called Midia Dolma. Great for a party or a special dinner. Enjoy! 36 large mussels (in shells) 1/3 cup olive oil 3 cups finely chopped onion 1/2 cup uncooked rice -Basmati rice – wash it two times 1/4 cup dried currants 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/2 teaspoon allspice...
Banir aghtsan / Bunyer Armenian Cottage Cheese Salad Serve in small bowls with pita bread. Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese 2 Tablespoons crumbled feta cheese 1 Tablespoon tomato paste 1 Tablespoon chopped onion 1/4 cup diced tomato 1/4 cup cut-up green pepper (use bell peppers, mild frying peppers or chilies) 2 Tablespoons chopped black olives 2...