My brother Bob*, sister-in-law Hiyam and nephew Eric came for a visit last weekend. We had a nice visit, and cooked up a storm! I had already made a big pan of sweet rolls from our grandmother’s recipe (one of those recipes that starts out “1 cup of water, 2 cakes of yeast, and flour to make a sponge …” – it’s in her handwriting!) – fortunately I’ve made it plenty of times, so it makes sense. We had those for breakfast 2 mornings, and there were still a few left.
Muttie’s rolls.
On Saturday, Hiyam treated us to a Lebanese dinner, hummus, and her Mom’s cookies – wow, what a feast! Hiyam brings her Mom’s cookies when we gather at Christmas; they just melt in your mouth and everyone loves them! I didn’t get a good picture of her, and since I want her to keep on speaking to me, I won’t share the only one I took 😉
Hummus.
Hiyam’s Mom’s cookies.
While we were cooking, Eric (the family roller coaster fan) went up and played at 6 Flags outside St. Louis, but of course he made it back in time for dinner! His dog Buster (a rescue) stayed home with us.
Eric & Buster.
My brother, Bob & me.
*If you’re into action & adventure/pulp fiction, look up Erwin K. Roberts here, or on Amazon 😉
Joyknits! 
November 4, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Some of those cookies would make a nice Xmas present.
November 5, 2012 at 3:43 am
Awesome…are u into sharing those recipes? I have been making cinnamon rolls and peacan rolls for a zillion year but would love to see your moms..and those cookies do look good…what kind are they?
November 5, 2012 at 6:41 am
Good company, good food. What a wonderful weekend. That hummus looks to die for and those cookies are beautiful. The cinnamon rolls? Now, that’s just mean;-P