Nothing can prepare us for visiting a place for the first time! Regardless of how much we read, and how many programmes we watch; how much of it’s food we cook, and how many people we speak with… nothing is like going and experiencing a place first hand. Morocco exceeded all the expectations …
Jordan is a beautiful country with equally beautiful people. A unique place with everything; the ancient, the new… The traditional, the modern… The mountains, the valleys, the desert, the sea… Everywhere in Jordan you find a piece of history followed by a piece of something new! I will give you the best of the best …
This time I had spent only a few days in Jordan, but feel like I have covered a few months there! Perhaps when we connect with a place, duration no longer matters because what we cover during that time is way more profound than what we may in a month spent just gazing around! When …
♥♥♥ Street Food “Whether it is served on fine china or paper plates, food brings us together and stimulates conversation. We feast to wed, mourn, celebrate, strengthen friendships, grow, and simply to be hospitable. Good eating is one of life’s great pleasures.” What is the first thing you want to try when traveling to …
There’s no question Spain is one of the most fascinating culinary destinations in the world, with vast regions of countryside to explore, amazing history, rich culture and absolutely outstanding gastronomy. A Taste of Spain, have put together “The Ultimate Foodie Tour of Spain”, an 8 days’ group culinary tour through Madrid, La Rioja, the Basque …
Taking a break from recipe posts for a while and talking adventure and all things NEW. Check the previous two posts (2014 posts) if you are curious to know why!! LOL!!! Every time I remember just how scary this new year’s eve was, I can’t stop laughing! I laugh now, but in it, I was …
Today’s post is the 30th and last post of Ramadan Special 2013 Throughout this Ramadan, I had been exploring the essence of the Holy month, the spirit of Ramadan and its cultural traditions in different countries and various eras. One thing very evident is that Muslims everywhere celebrate Ramadan very similarly, despite the few differences …
“Food is the most prominent of my early childhood memories of Ramadan. The fragrance of fresh coriander leaves being chopped for my mother’s hearty ‘chorba frik’, prepared in a shorba clay pot that is purposely bought for Ramadan… the aroma of orange blossom water from the ‘Andalusian Prune Tajine’… and the smoky flavors of grilled …
“My grandmother Djenet is 82 years old, bless her, and is a very curious lady who likes to chat. I love her and love chatting with her especially about old times. When I asked her what she remembers about Ramadan foods back in the day, and during her early years, she said: ‘food was …
“For the Moroccans, Ramadan is the time of home, a time where mothers and grandmothers care for the family and, as ever, that care is displayed through food. Around a big table of meticulously created meals sits the whole family, all at the same time, to share and enjoy the delicious food prepared with utmost care.” …