Slik Chocolate

Whoa, guys, I am so late to the game on this one. And, that being said, er, written, I am fully prepared for a "Well, DUH!" response to this post.

Apparently, more than THREE YEARS ago Slik Chocolate, a chocolate company started in Damascus in 1892, opened an outlet in Houston.   I don't know what the hell I have been doing, but I certainly haven't been reading the right news. CNN should have made some room for this in their election coverage.

Photo by Slik Chocolate.

In addition to selling a variety of Middle Eastern dainties such as chocolates, candies, puddings, and ice cream, Slik also serves hot waffles, including one variation that is a sweet version of fettuccine alfredo.

I want to go to there. I need to go to there. Will report back asap.

Knafe: A Love Story

A long, long time ago in a country not so far away, I had magnificent dessert at the pre-wedding cocktail party of a great friend.  It was knafe, an impeccable square of soft goat's milk cheese, doused in syrup, and dusted with pistachios.

I'll take a dozen.

After MUCH searching, I have found my knafe fix in Houston! Go here for my account.