Thank goodness for spring—a season that reinvigorates and brightens the soul. This time of year promises new beginnings with the resurgence of birds chirping, buds on the trees, and unfolding blooms. A springtime blossom dear to us is, of course, the flowers from the Seville orange tree. Their fragrant white...
“Forget love… I’d rather fall in chocolate!” – Anonymous Whether you’re an old romantic in February or not usually a fan of Valentine’s Day, one thing is certain: chocolate is just plain delicious. While it has become a traditional gift for the holiday of love, the rich confection is perfect...
With each new year comes the latest food trends, ready to shape our at-home cooking, restaurant meals, and gatherings. While reading recently published articles predicting what’s hot in food for 2022, we couldn’t help but notice how techniques and ingredients from the Eastern Mediterranean fit well with so many of...
Wanting to switch up your beverage routine? Whether you’re looking for natural sweeteners and ingredients, hoping to serve something unique to guests, participating in Dry January, or simply want to try something new, we’ve got three drinks that will do the trick. These three are all customary Lebanese beverages. While...
A traditional Lebanese after-dinner drink, Café Blanc (or White Coffee) isn’t actually coffee at all, but rather an easy-to-make, caffeine-free accompaniment sure to delight your senses and act as a digestif. We’re sharing our two favorite variations of White Coffee. These recipes are tried and true, made often and lovingly...
