Tag: Fez
Ramadan summer in the city
Hot town, summer in the city
Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty
Been down, isn't it a pity
Doesn't seem to...
Notes from Ramadan, at View from Fez
It's 2:00 am and I am jolted awake by the firing of a cannon, followed by the deep bong of a drum and a...
Moroccan fruits: plums, peaches and prickly pears
Plums hold a place of honor in my Moroccan kitchen. The purple-skinned ones, with tart flesh, take time to ripen fully, so have time...
Couscous memories make the best (Moroccan) memories
Couscous symbolizes happiness and abundance, according to some culinary anthropologists. In Morocco, to be invited for the Friday mid-day meal means "Join us for...
Sweet countdown to Ramadan
Halwa Chebakia is a Moroccan sesame cookie which is folded into a flower shape, fried and then coated with honey. It's very popular in...