Sleek, sexy, clean lines, commanding all of the attention ~ the cook range is The Statement Piece ~ it's the artsy narcissist that sits on the throne of the kitchen and raises it from its usual utilitarian standards to the elegant crowning jewel that adds glam to the home. And it can be the equivalent of purchasing a luxury vehicle. It's paparazzi worthy, but... is it worth the splurge? PHOTO CREDIT @MURPHYDESIGN Hood + Backsplash + Range = Striking Masterpiece Bluestar Kitc

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I can’t remember a time in my life that I did not crave my mom’s grape leaves! My earliest memories involve my mom sitting at the kitchen table rolling grape leaves. They have always been one of my favorite foods and I am thrilled that they are now a favorite of both of my daughters. Hours of labor go into making these grape leaves, and they are worth every minute. Trust me!! You can taste the love exploding out of them. They are coveted in my house and treated like GOLD

If you know me, you know my love for this dessert! You might see it spelled Koneffa, Kunafe, Knafeh, Kunafa. Doesn’t matter - it is delicious! Koneffa is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert with many variations by region. Since my family is Egyptian, I grew up eating the Egyptian version. It has a walnut/almond filling rather than a cheese filling. When my family moved to Texas in high school, I was introduced to the Syrian version by family friends. I was immediately S