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
Food Tourism Activities
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
Wild edible plants collection
Come spring time, the fields and hills of Higher Shouf and the West Bekaa villages burst with green abundance after months of being submerged in… Read More »Wild edible plants collection
Mulberry harvest
Summer season activities on darb el karam start with mulberry harvest in June and July. The old black mulberry trees or kboush shami are the remnants… Read More »Mulberry harvest
Olive Harvest
Ancient as time, the olive tree forms part of the identity of every mediterranean person. Indigenous to these lands, it has often symbolized peace, prosperity and blessing. An… Read More »Olive Harvest
Making Tomato Paste
Tomato paste, like many other preserves in the Lebanese repertoire of moune, is a way to conserve foods for consumption during the scarce winter season, and… Read More »Making Tomato Paste
A walk with a shepherd
Who’s better than a shepherd to guide you around the Lebanese mountains and let you discover rural areas. With Boutros Bou Maroun, the shepherd from… Read More »A walk with a shepherd
Bulgur making
Making wheat into bulgur is an ancient process that originated in the Mediterranean region and has been an integral part of Middle Eastern cuisine for… Read More »Bulgur making
Apple harvest
Autumn is a special time of the year in rural Lebanon. Darb el Karam offers you the chance to participate in apple harvest activities with… Read More »Apple harvest
Ever tried being a beekeeper for a day?
Honey, one of nature’s natural delicacies, has been a part of our diet for centuries. The Food Heritage Foundation’s Zeinab Jeambey traces its early uses… Read More »Ever tried being a beekeeper for a day?