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Cow Jam (Egypt)
In December 2013, I paid a second visit to the chaotic Khan el-Khalili market in Cairo, Egypt. It’s a mess, but it’s a centuries-old mess, so…partial credit. The first time I went was in January 2007, but a local friend … Continue reading
Posted in Bonus, Condiment, Snack, Turkey, the Middle East & North Africa
Tagged Cairo, Egypt, Medicine, Pill, Supplement, Vitamin
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Liquorice Juice (Egypt)
Hey there, welcome back. I hope that the first of many of 2014’s new year’s celebrations is going well for you. Without further ado, let’s jump right into the topic: liquorice juice in Cairo, Egypt. Fun fact: liquorice makes me nauseous. … Continue reading
Posted in Drink, Turkey, the Middle East & North Africa
Tagged Cairo, drink, Egypt, juice, liquorice
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Ekmek Kadayıfı (Turkey)
Looks nasty, no? No, I’m not referring to the soiled tabletop. Ekmek kadayıfı, today’s highlighted food, hails from Turkey, the land of things that don’t look right but taste good, and things that look wrong but taste good. First, let’s … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Turkey, the Middle East & North Africa
Tagged bread, dessert, food, language, sweet, Turkey
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Walnut Sausage
Given Name: ჩურჩხელა (churchkhela) Alias: pestil cevizli sucuk Place(s) of Origin: Georgia (the one where many people can stay for nearly a year visa-free) Place Consumed: Ankara, Turkey Common Features: Grape must*, flour and nuts, and fruit juices wouldn’t hurt … Continue reading
Date Milk Shake (UAE)
It’s a treat being in a Muslim country during part of Ramadan because it means there is an overabundance of dates available. If you’re put off by the look of a date because you think it might as well be … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Drink, Turkey, the Middle East & North Africa
Tagged date, drink, Dubai, milkshake, UAE
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Collateral Lettuce 