Everyday Fare With Extraordinary Flair
Shawarma Made Mike’s Way (With Extra Garlic Mayo)
On our trip to the Middle East last spring, Mike and I enjoyed a lot of good food. We stuffed ourselves on home-cooked meals like molokhia (slimy green soup), kibbeh, kousa mahshi (stuffed marrow squash or zucchini), and waraq al ainab (stuffed grape leaves), but we also had our fair share of fast food favorites like falafel, hummus, and of course, shawarma.…
Can you spot the floating glass? :) I had the chance to organize a few more of my pictures from our Middle East vacation and I wanted to share some random food pictures with you. It truly is a feast for the eyes....
Middle Eastern markets are amazing. Imagine yourself walking through ancient city streets lined with shops and open-air markets selling anything you can imagine, and the scent of jasmine and spices wafting through the air. You’re sipping metteh (an herbal tea) or maybe snacking on roasted nuts. You pass a couple of elderly gentlemen who are laughing while playing a game of cards and smoking a hookah, which smells beautifully of apple and licorice. You stop, look around, and inhale deeply, taking in as much as you can and trying to freeze this moment before it slips by. (Have I mentioned I love Middle Eastern markets? :) )...
I am in love with Damascus. And besides the fact that it’s steeped in history and culture (it’s the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world!), what I love most about Damascus is its people. Damascene natives are referred to as Shami and they are an amazing group. They are very talented craftspeople, taking an immense amount of pride not only in their craftsmanship, but in their culture and city as well....
Dried Black Limes (Loomi) Mike and I are back from the Middle East! We had an amazing time and we want to thank all of you who expressed concern for us. Since my blog is in no way political, I won’t get into the issues that are going on over there right now, but I will say that never at any point did we feel as though we were in harm’s way. While there, we experienced quite a different scenario than the picture that the news painted; all I have to say is that in a world where television ratings are valued higher than truth, be […]...
I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to email me with questions or comments.
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