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πŸ“πŸ’πŸ¨ Macerated Berries on Vanilla Ice Cream
August 20, 2025
πŸ“πŸ’πŸ¨ Macerated Berries on Vanilla Ice Cream
August 20, 2025

Some desserts don’t even feel like recipesβ€”and that’s exactly why I love them. Macerated berries are just sugar, citrus, and time, transforming fresh summer fruit into a glossy, syrupy topping that feels like magic over vanilla ice cream. Simple, seasonal, and the perfect ending to a summer dinner party.

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August 20, 2025
πŸ“πŸ… Tomato & Strawberry Sorbet with Basil Sugar
June 30, 2025
πŸ“πŸ… Tomato & Strawberry Sorbet with Basil Sugar
June 30, 2025

Juicy tomatoes and sweet strawberries blend into a refreshing summer sorbet, finished with basil sugar for an herbaceous twist. A playful and unexpected dessert that cools you down and keeps you curious.

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June 30, 2025
🌹 Summer Rose Fizz: A Refreshing Floral Sip for Sunny Days
June 3, 2025
🌹 Summer Rose Fizz: A Refreshing Floral Sip for Sunny Days
June 3, 2025

A simple, crave-worthy summer drink made with floral rose syrup, sparkling water, and the tiniest ice cubes you’ve ever seen. Stirred with a moon spoon and perfect for warm afternoons or pretty moments of pause. 🌹

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June 3, 2025
🌹 Nonna’s Nemoura with Mahalabeya & Rose Water Syrup
May 19, 2025
🌹 Nonna’s Nemoura with Mahalabeya & Rose Water Syrup
May 19, 2025

This nemoura is a cherished family dessert that my Egyptian grandmother (Nonna Mary) made for special occasions: layers of buttery phyllo dough, filled with silky, rose-scented mahalabeya (a milk pudding), and finished with a drizzle of floral simple syrup.

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May 19, 2025
🍫 Salted Pistachio Date Caramels
May 6, 2025
🍫 Salted Pistachio Date Caramels
May 6, 2025

These Salted Pistachio Date Caramels are a Mediterranean-inspired treat made with whole, clean ingredients β€” no refined sugar, no baking, just pure chocolatey bliss.

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May 6, 2025
πŸ’ͺ Protein-Packed Coconut Oat Energy Balls
April 17, 2025
πŸ’ͺ Protein-Packed Coconut Oat Energy Balls
April 17, 2025

These Protein-Packed Coconut Oat Energy Balls are now one of my go-to snacks. They’re quick to make, full of hormone-supportive ingredients, and delicious enough to keep me reaching for one every afternoon (and okay... sometimes after dinner too).

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April 17, 2025
🍫 chocolate covered peanut butter stuffed dates
April 30, 2024
🍫 chocolate covered peanut butter stuffed dates
April 30, 2024

I cannot stop making this sweet treat! They are the perfect combination of salty and sweet and remind me of the Mediterranean flavors I grew up eating. I don’t have a big sweet tooth and tend to avoid most refined sugar, so these have been the perfect snacks to provide a boost of energy with natural sugar, some healthy fats, and chewy perfection.

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April 30, 2024

 

egypsy on the β€˜gram

It’s spring when the SF weather says it is. β˜€οΈ 🌱 

🫜 watermelon radish, blood orange + goat cheese salad. recipe on substack, enjoy!
🌱 Shaved Fennel
πŸ₯¬ Baby Gem Lettuce
🍊 Cara Cara Oranges 
πŸ§€ Parmesan 
πŸ«’ πŸ‹‍🟩 πŸ§‚ EVOO + Lime + Salt 

+ Flank Steak πŸ₯©
Girls weekend in the Valley ✨
So much to be thankful for this year. 🀍🧿

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