Syria :

SYRIA & LEBANON

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Above: a dreamy capture from the famous "Souk el Hamadiyé" in Damascus, Syria. I just recently got back from a wonderful holiday and I want to wish you all a Happy New Year filled with lovely and blissful moments! For about ten days I[...]

SYRIA & LEBANON (sweet side)

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As promised, I have more to tell you about my trip to Syria & Lebanon - this post however will be particularly sweet full of syrupy and nutty goodness ! (Next time I'll share savoury specialties with you!). Because both countries share so[...]

SYRIA & LEBANON (savoury side)

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And here is my savoury continuation to my recent trip in Syria & Lebanon... recollections amongst bakeries, souks or restaurants , the least I can say is that literally everything I ate was absolutely delicious, and as mentionned in a[...]

14th Mediterranean Cooking Event ? Syria

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We are leaving the European shores once more headding to the eastern Mediterranean . The next country we visit is Syria. The country is bordered by Turky, the Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan. The different influences on the cuisine are[...]

Daring Cooks Challenge/Syria: Mezze Table

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I was excited to learn about this month's Daring Cook's Challenge: A Mezze Table. Mezze is found throughout Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries, and is a form of the more commonly known term tapas (basically, a bunch of appetizers that can[...]

Roundup and Voting ? 14th Mediterranean Cooking Event ? Syria

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Here is the round up for the previous cooking event. The topic was Syria and 3 entries have reached me. Have a browse through the selection of recipes and please vote! At this point I want to remind you of the ongoing event with the topic[...]

And the winner is?14th Mediterranean Cooking Event ? Syria

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You all have voted and we have a winner of the 14th Mediterranean Cooking Event . Our winner is sweet artichoke with the dish Ma’amoul . CONGRATULATIONS! You will receive you price shortly. I would also like to remind you of my[...]

Beans, beans and bread

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Image by seier+seier+seier via Flickr My passion for the spices and flavors of the Middle East only seem to increase as I get older. I have been trying more and more to experience again the wonderful meals I enjoyed for[...]

More on Aleppo red pepper

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Image via Wikipedia The wonderful, crushed red pepper that enlivens Syrian food prepared in Aleppo, Syria, and at Aleppo Restaurant in Paterson can add a new dimension to dishes made in your own kitchen. Click on the[...]

At Ima Restaurant in Teaneck

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Image via Wikipedia Ima is the Hebrew word for mother, but the food served at the kosher Teaneck restaurant pales in comparison to the dishes turned out by my Sephardic Jewish mother, who was born in Aleppo, Syria. The cook[...]