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  1. Fig Preserve ~ boil green figs in water for 10 min. rinse. slowly simmer in heavy pot with half water half sugar & lemon juice for an hour
  2. Aleppo is a foodie must experience ~ the ancient spice market of Northern Syria
  3. A Moroccan Kitchen http://bit.ly/99ApD
  4. leaving for Istanbul, Aleppo and Damascus ~ 3 weeks of Foodie Bliss ~ the Heart of Ottoman Cuisine
  5. Chahar Masala ~ Afghani Spice Mix : 2 Tbs Cumin Seeds 1 Tbs whole Cloves 2 Cinnamon sticks 4 Tbs black Cardamon ~ Grind together fry before
  6. Persian Rice Spice ~ 2tsp Cardamon 2tsp Cinnamon 2tsp Rose Petals and 1tsp Cummin ~ blend together into a fine powder ~ Fry with Rice
  7. is preparing to teach Khaleejee Cuisine from the Arabian Gulf ~ Dried Limes, Cardamon, Ginger, Dates, Walnuts, Cumin, Cinnamon & Baharat
  8. spent time with the Bedouin in Sinai ~ noticed they use Mountain Sage (Faskomilo in Greek) in everything ~ as a tea ~ with meat fish veg
  9. is back from the Middle East ~ returned to Johannesburg ~ our home was pillaged by the Zimbabwean neighbours ~ they stole everything
  10. is leaving for Cairo ~ All my favourite haunts Al Fishawi , Felfelas, Khan el-Khalili, Bab Zwayla, Muski, Fayoum and Saqqara
  11. recommends the cook book by Poopa Dweck called "AROMAS of ALEPPO" ~ Syrian Jewish cuisine ~ sensory bliss ~ love of food culture
  12. Valencia Salad ~ Oranges, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Black Olives, Avocados, firm cheese blocks and dress with Olive oil, Mint, Garlic & Vinegar
  13. is impressed with life in Syria ~ it is safer for a woman to walk alone at night in old Damascus than through the streets of London
  14. is all about planning a trip to India ~ The Real India ~ Rural India ~ www.ancientsecrets.co.za
  15. Aleppo ~ a city in Northern Syria is the home of Middle Eastern Cuisine ~ much of which was influenced by Arabs Jews Kurds Turks Armenians
  16. recommends an authentic Persian Cooking weekend on a farm in the Magoebaskloof with Shahrzad ~ www.kuhestan.co.za
  17. one of the best Moroccan Restaurants i ve enjoyed is actually in Bali off Seminyak beach ~ Khaima ~ owned by a Moroccan and his Belgian wife
  18. Muhammara ~ Roasted red bell pepper, garlic, walnuts, lemon juice, olive oil, a chilli, pommegranate molasses ~ blend together serve meze
  19. is teaching Persian Cuisine ~ Pommegranates, Bitter oranges, Barberries, Rose Petals, Yoghurt, Dried Limes, Walnuts, Pistachios and Saffron
  20. is preparing to teach Moghul Cuisine at Prue Leith Chefs Academy ~ Kitchens of the Shahs Babur Humayan Akbar Jehangir Jahan and Aurangzeb