Sweet and Nutty Pistachio Halva

Sweet and Nutty Pistachio Halva

Have you ever tasted a dish and it immediately threw you back to the place where you ate it for the first time? This is exactly what happens to me whenever I eat pistachio halva. I will always remember the great time my wife and I had in Jerusalem by biting a piece of...
Kunafa with Semolina

Kunafa with Semolina

Sometimes, the best things in life come when you unprepared. This is exactly what happened to me when I discovered kunafa. I tasted it for the first time in Dubai and ever since I became addicted. Here is how it went: During my stay in Dubai for business, I allowed...
Lebanese Rice with Vermicelli

Lebanese Rice with Vermicelli

The dinner my family and I, as described in the following story, involved a scary incident of an allergic reaction I witnessed. Luckily, it ended without any harm and I also got my hand on the Lebanese rice with vermicelli recipe which was the highlight of my dinner....
Sahlab Drink

Sahlab Drink

There is nothing like spending time with good friends. When it comes to delicious meals it’s even better. This is what the following story is about a birthday party in a Middle Eastern restaurant. Towards its end, I received a present myself – a sahlab...