A dozen Syrians from Orange County loaded up into a van and set off at 3:45 am to take a cross-country journey to the East Coast. Their first stop will be to pay their respects to the family of slain combat journalist Marie Colvin who was killed during a bombardment in the city of Homs in Syria last month. more ›

A few weeks ago, while perusing the offerings behind the glass at the Surfas café, I noticed a bowl of green grains labeled “Freekah salad”. more ›