Lentil Soup: A Ramadan Staple

One of my favorite things about Ramadan (a month of fasting during the daylight hours for Muslims) is all the yummy food. Every Ramadan I look forward to eating lentil soup (shorbet addes). It is so hearty and delicious that sometimes I get full breaking my fast on just this soup.

Lévis: journey to the best ice cream ever

Ferry ticket station

Riding the ferry was probably one of my favorite experiences in Québec. My friend and I decided to go to Vieux-Québec to cross the St. Lawrence River to get to Lévis. We were supposed to meet our other friend there around 3:30 but got there around 5. We had some delays because we got off the bus a couple stops too early and got a little lost. Luckily we asked a woman at the bus stop the way to the port and she said she was riding the ferry also so we could follow her. It's convenient that the monthly bus pass I had worked on the buses as well as the ferry.

Real Tacos

I've lived in this city for almost 3 years and I had no idea that just around the river bend there were authentic Mexican food stands waiting to be discovered.

So there it was, just sitting on the side of the road. The server spoke Spanish and he was really friendly and I felt like I was in Mexico. I've never been there but I imagine it would have felt something like that. 

Korean Adventures

Kimchi

It all began when my friend got me into Korean dramas. She would always talk about how amazing they were with their story lines, acting, and superiority to American shows. But I was told there was a downside to these dramas. They were extremely addictive. In a weak moment I texted her for a recommendation for beginners. I was hooked instantly. So I am currently in the midst of my obsession with Korean culture. On a trip to an Asian market I decided to pick up some kimchi, a spicy medley of pickled cabbage and other vegetables, to try to make some kimchi fried rice. I thought it would be fun to invite the girls in the drama cult over for a Korean dinner night, and soon 2 or 3 became 10 or 12 all in my little apartment.