Reflection on Family
This past week has been an eventful one regarding family and has prompted me to reflect on the nature of family. I spent the past… Read More »Reflection on Family
Rami Saydjari
Dad – A Complicated Man.
My father was a complicated man. The man that our family knew when he was a young man in Syria is not the man I… Read More »Dad – A Complicated Man.
Time’s Soft Echo
During my brother Razi’s recent visit, we of course spent time reminiscing. We listened to old music and recounted old tales of childhood. I watched… Read More »Time’s Soft Echo
A Visit from the Old Man
Today my elder brother Razi will fly down from Wyoming to visit me in Houston for a few days. He called up a few weeks ago and… Read More »A Visit from the Old Man
A Literal Bridge to Our Past
Since starting the Saydjari Family Private Facebook page, I have been fortunate to connect with over 180 members of our distant family. They have been… Read More »A Literal Bridge to Our Past
Turkish Coffee – A Cup to Nourish the Soul…
Many of the Saydjari family carry Turkish blood in the lineage. In some of us, that blood runs thick and brown and sweet. We may… Read More »Turkish Coffee – A Cup to Nourish the Soul…
Memories of a Place I Have Never Been
I was born in the United States but feel a deep connection to a place I have never seen. My parents were born and raised… Read More »Memories of a Place I Have Never Been
A City of Rebels – Jisr al-Shughur
My parents Mohamed and Badrieh Saydjari were both born in Jisr al Shughur. They grew up and married there. They then educated themselves at the… Read More »A City of Rebels – Jisr al-Shughur
Stuffed Grape leaves – a family tradition
Stuffed grape leaves – the most treasured meal of all. Rolling them was a family activity involving competitions for the best rolling, fastest rolling, etc. We always laugh, tell jokes, and remind each other of stories from days gone by. The recipe can be found on the website at https://family.saydjari.net/food/
Mechshi Malfoof (Cabbage Rolls)
Known as sarma to some – it was always just plain mechshi in our house. Sometimes Mom would stuff grape leaves, sometimes eggplants, but my favorite was… Read More »Mechshi Malfoof (Cabbage Rolls)