Sonia Rumzi's Blog

Yield: 4 Servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced Two 15- to 16-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 to 2 teaspoons garam masala or good-quality curry powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2 teaspoons grated fresh or jarred ginger 2 large tomatoes, diced 1 tablespoon lemon juice […]

Newest venture: Stained glass jewelry. Also, I use discarded and broken jewelry.

Does it matter which country this was taken? Does it matter whether they are white or black? Does it matter? It only matters so we could not forget and be merciful.

https://youtu.be/aSsGA_8I4qk For I Am Persuaded – Oil For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Iris is an Opera by Pietro Mascagni with an Italian libretto. Iris, the naive daughter of a blind old man, lives happy enjoying the simple things of nature. Osaka, a lord in search of adventures, falls in love with her and plans to kidnap her with the help of the pimp Kyoto. And during […]

Salome, Op. 54, is an opera in one act by Richard Strauss to a German libretto by the composer, based on Hedwig Lachmann‘s German translation of the French play Salomé by Oscar Wilde. The opera is famous (at the time of its premiere, infamous) for its “Dance of the Seven Veils“. It is now […]

Peel potatoes or leave the skin on. Up to you. Break the cauliflower head into florets with a knife or by hand. Steam on the stove together with salting to your taste and need. Transfer hot into a bowl and add milk, egg, butter and pepper. Do not worry about the egg, it will poach […]

My newest and most ardent passion is silk. Touching, feeling, sewing, shaping and then adding color to the lush fabric puts a huge smile on my face that turns to giggles and laughter.

Here is some of my latest work:

Hand made Emerald Blue Kimono, floor length with Shibori technique on collar and sleeves.

Emerald camisole and hand made Thai pants.

Hand painted silk scarf.

Hand dyed blue scarf with Shibori technique.

All pieces are to mix and match for an incredible luxurious look and feel.

My father whom I admired with all my heart said that, “A man takes a woman to the dance floor and she becomes his show-piece. He does not overcome her with his presence but shows off her beauty and charm. He shows her off.”

When I saw Easy Virtue, I thought of my wonderful father and his poignant thoughts on the subject. As a man from Egypt, one would not think he was so progressive and avant-garde. But he was. When he died, I was heart-broken. He left me with thoughts and ideas to last me til...