Makdous: A Healthy Pickled Delight
Contributing writer: Jameel Dabbagh An ancient culinary delight, the roots of makdous stem from Syria although it is a beloved staple throughout Levantine and Middle… Read More »Makdous: A Healthy Pickled Delight
Community Kitchens (CK)
The Food Heritage Foundation’s community kitchens is network of kitchens operated by women from marginalized communities that provide healthy meals to their host communities in rural areas in the framework of humanitarian relief and for the purpose of food security, with “Akleh” being the central kitchen in Beirut, catering traditional meals for events highlighting regional culinary specialties.
Super Healthy Meshmoush!
Contributing writer: Yasmina OLABI, Licensed Dietitian The unique agricultural nature of the Lebanese land and its distinctive weather create convenient agro-climatic conditions for a variety… Read More »Super Healthy Meshmoush!
Picking and preserving grape leaves
The “art” of rolling leaves (grapes, Swiss chard, cabbage etc.) is common to the Middle East where leaves are served either as a main course… Read More »Picking and preserving grape leaves
Pomegranate molasses – debs el remmen
Pomegranate molasses is a basic ingredient in the Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine as it adds a lot of flavors to an array of traditional… Read More »Pomegranate molasses – debs el remmen
Akleh menu
By ordering from Akleh you will enjoy delicious healthy food prepared by women from the local community. Our menu features traditional recipes from different Lebanese… Read More »Akleh menu
Making Charab el-Hosroum
Charab el-Hosroum or “verjuice” (from French vert jus meaning green juice) is an acidic concentrate made from unripe grapes. It used to season food like… Read More »Making Charab el-Hosroum
Drying and steaming figs
Food drying is one of the oldest methods used to preserve food for later use; the low moisture content of the foods prevents bacteria, fungus… Read More »Drying and steaming figs
Saint Mary Orthodox Society for the Support of Orphans – Al Mina, Tripoli
Saint Mary Orthodox Society for the Support of Orphans was established in 1905 in Tripoli, Al Mina with the aim to provide shelter to orphans… Read More »Saint Mary Orthodox Society for the Support of Orphans – Al Mina, Tripoli
Nusroto Al Anashid Association – Zahle, Central Bekaa
Nusroto Al Anashid Association is a charity organization founded in 2005 by Father Marwan Ghanem. Besides helping the needy and ill, this association offers a… Read More »Nusroto Al Anashid Association – Zahle, Central Bekaa
Khayrat Bekaena COOP – El Khiara, West Bekaa
Khayrat Bekaena COOP – El Khiara, West Bekaa “Khayrat Bekaena COOP” was founded in 2013 by a group of locals from El Khiara, a small… Read More »Khayrat Bekaena COOP – El Khiara, West Bekaa