My youth in Remhala, Lebanon was spent amid the beauty and abundance of my family’s groves and orchards. Early Spring mornings were enchanted by the mesmerizing fragrance of orange blossoms combined with the gentle aromas of jasmine and wild oregano. The family olive, fruit and pine nut groves, as well as the grape vineyards, brought a bounty of natural goodness to our daily cooking and shaped the tasty meals created by my mom, Josephine. She made sure to prepare an abundant supply of orange and plum jams alongside of olives and olive oil to enjoy all winter long.