Category: Eat Local
Wild Edible Plants
Food heritage expert Zeinab Jeambey goes on a journey to meet rural women, from the four corners of Lebanon, and learn about different...
Traditional Arabic Ice Cream
Food heritage expert Zeinab Jeambey explores the origins of Arabic ice cream and chases throughout Lebanon producers who are still holding...
“Ghtas” or “Deyem Deyem”
“Ghtas” is a Christian feast day celebrated on January 6. On this day, Eastern Christians commemorate the Baptism of Jesus Christ by...
Pumpkin
Towards the end of Summer, many fields in the Bekaa valley can be seen sprinkled with orange dots, a true joy to the eye. It is Cucurbita...
The art of drinking Mate
Mate is a traditional caffeine-rich infused drink, consumed in South American countries like Argentina , Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil....
Snail farming
Heliciculture or snail farming is rising again in Lebanon and can play an important role in boosting the country’s economy. The Lebanese...
Eid el-Berbara traditional sweets
On the eve of December 3rd of each year, Lebanese people celebrate Eid el-Berbara or Saint Barbara’s. Children disguise in costumes...
Quince #Sfargel
Quince is the only member of the genus Cydonia in the family Rosacae (which also contains apples and pears, among other fruits). It...
Potato Kebbeh stuffed with Labneh
During our visit to Ein Zebde, for the inauguration event of the mountain trail linking Ein Zebde to Mresti, a traditional lunch was...
Unconventional food experience!
Some food combinations may seem unconventional at first, but when you experience the mixture of tastes, you might change your mind. This...
