At the height of Lebanon’s 15-year civil war, two great visionaries discovered a shared passion for their country and its food. We narrate the extraordinary story of Al Wadi Al Akhdar. …
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Food Heritage
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Author, photographer, food consultant and TV host, Barbara Abdeni Assaad tells us a thing or two about pomegranate molasses. When lemon trees were scarce in Lebanon and the tangy taste, which …
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Can the first coffee of the day really ‘tell’ what will happen to you for the rest of that day and well beyond into your future? Coffee reading has been around …
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Food writer Barbara Abdeni Massaad takes a closer look at this traditional method. Be sure to look out for local mouneh as you travel throughout the country. The word Mouneh comes …
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As the olive harvest season approaches, we learn more about one of Lebanon’s biggest industries.
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The name is synonymous with Lebanese coffee culture, but how did it start? We take a trip back in time to tell the story of Café Younes.
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Cherished for its distinctive taste and aroma, zaatar is one of Lebanon’s most flavorsome herbs.
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Easter just wouldn’t be the same without maamoul. Traditionally stuffed with dates, walnuts and pistachios, we discover some of the tastiest — and most exciting — options on the market with …
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The morning staple of the Middle East, foul is a firm favorite among the Lebanese. We take a look at this simple yet tasty dish served by Beirut’s street vendors and 24-hour restaurants.
