Drink: Karkade (hibiscus)
It’s summer time here in the northern hemisphere. Though you wouldn’t know it as I write this wrapped in layers of warmth. But that doesn’t… Read More »Drink: Karkade (hibiscus)
egyptian cookery
Dinner: ‘Olass wa sal’ (qolqass wa salq) – taro root with swiss chard
I’ve been trying to chase down this recipe for months now. Though I ate it back in 2010 for the first time during Christmas dinner… Read More »Dinner: ‘Olass wa sal’ (qolqass wa salq) – taro root with swiss chard
Condiment: Betengam Milkhalil (Pickled Eggplant )
Would you believe I’ve had this recipe ready for months now? T’is true…but life and likely laziness got the best of me. But here we… Read More »Condiment: Betengam Milkhalil (Pickled Eggplant )
Dinner: Maashi Kromb (stuffed cabbage)
Aaaaaaaaaand nearly a year later, and here I am writing up my first recipe for 2015. I did work on other recipes, but none of… Read More »Dinner: Maashi Kromb (stuffed cabbage)
Dinner: Sherkasia/Sherkaseya (circassian walnut chicken)
Oh sweet mother of god is this dish amazing. I have been wanting to make it for a few years now. And I finally did… Read More »Dinner: Sherkasia/Sherkaseya (circassian walnut chicken)
Lunch/Snack: Fiteer (egyptian-style pizza)
Snack/lunch: Fiteer (egyptian style pizza) I’m not going to even try to comment or explain the long absence…suffice it to say that I do apologise.… Read More »Lunch/Snack: Fiteer (egyptian-style pizza)
Spice mix: Du’ah (Dukkah)
Ah yes, already a month into the new year and I’ve finally sat down to do this entry. And it’s one I’ve been wanting to… Read More »Spice mix: Du’ah (Dukkah)
Lunch/Dinner: Stuffed Artichokes
It’s nearly the end of July, and surprisingly, summer time has not yet come to the north of france. So while I was hoping to… Read More »Lunch/Dinner: Stuffed Artichokes
Dinner: Stuffed Grapeleaves
Where to begin on this wonderous creation? Before I go any further, I have to start off by saying I adore stuffed grapeleaves. Or feuilles… Read More »Dinner: Stuffed Grapeleaves