tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post3393778972285495738..comments2024-03-15T02:14:44.973-05:00Comments on Desert Candy حلويات الصحراء: New Year Vegetable PlateMercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00097330009175643958noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-4563262858563471462010-01-23T20:15:45.796-05:002010-01-23T20:15:45.796-05:00Never had bamia with fruit before, I need to try t...Never had bamia with fruit before, I need to try this recipe. My mother, an Iraqi Jew, makes it in a tomato broth with sweet and sour notes, garlic and mint (na'ana).Haimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-82799264859906320072010-01-15T00:28:13.646-05:002010-01-15T00:28:13.646-05:00Vicki- Kalustyan's will ship bread, but you h...Vicki- Kalustyan's will ship bread, but you have to pay for overnight delivery. Many stores get markouk bread from Shahinaz-Markouk in Quebec, but I don't know if they ship to individuals. I know there are a lot of Lebanese immigrants in Louisiana, you might try seeing if there are any bakeries there who would ship to you.Mercedeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00097330009175643958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-10570978833910967612010-01-11T20:57:40.434-05:002010-01-11T20:57:40.434-05:00I have a question. Do you know of a market that w...I have a question. Do you know of a market that will send fresh bread - pita and such? Northern Georgia isn't what I'd call diverse - even Atlanta lacks what I'm use to finding at Middle Eastern stores in California.Vicki in GAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-21266102099510732932010-01-11T20:55:28.808-05:002010-01-11T20:55:28.808-05:00Wonderful recipe.
I'm so happy to see you a...Wonderful recipe. <br /><br />I'm so happy to see you are posting recipes again.Vicki in GAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-91396664839651083042010-01-07T20:07:46.736-05:002010-01-07T20:07:46.736-05:00Andrea- I usually get veggies at Eastern Market o...Andrea- I usually get veggies at Eastern Market on the weekends, usually because it's closest. For Middle Eastern supplies, I make the occasional trip to Mediterranean Bakery in Alexandria- they've got great bread/spices/yogurt/sweets, etc.<br /><br />Brigit- I've been meaning to get a toum recipe up here, hopefully you've motivated me!<br /><br />Keira- If you need a mail order source, I highly recommend Kalustyan's. I used to shop there often when I lived in New York, their prices and selection are great and they'll ship just about anything. I don't have specific "spice list," but I'd recommend making a list of the recipes you want to make, and the spices that are necessary for them.Mercedeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00097330009175643958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-546707450010432412010-01-07T15:51:19.449-05:002010-01-07T15:51:19.449-05:00Absolutely gorgeous stuff. And great, on-the-mark ...Absolutely gorgeous stuff. And great, on-the-mark writing as well. I love your blog. Really do. And love your recipes as well. It's all so very real. Thanks for being willing to do that.Mark Scarbroughhttp://www.realfoodhascurves.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-43748356016390362372010-01-07T14:50:58.722-05:002010-01-07T14:50:58.722-05:00Hi! I was recommended your site by a friend. I'...Hi! I was recommended your site by a friend. I'm planning on making Far Baton and Olive-Walnut Stuffed Potato bites this weekend. (Substituting lemon zest for sumac.) I'm really interested in attempting our recipes you have on your site, however, since this is my first time cooking this cuisine, I'm running into a whole bunch of spices that I'm not familiar with. Do you have a basic list of spices and where I may order them online? Is Zamouri Spices from Amazon a good place to do so? Your help's much appreciated. And thanks much for sharing your recipes. I'm looking forward to a yummy 2010.Keira Soleorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440213826734580889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-6004201056208235742010-01-07T13:25:33.854-05:002010-01-07T13:25:33.854-05:00I thought that when my parents passed away too. Bu...I thought that when my parents passed away too. But it's been OK. I have grown kids and luckily everyone got down here this year. It was wonderful.<br />Happy New Year to you!Barbarahttp://www.moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-22720438712281810242010-01-07T09:08:38.390-05:002010-01-07T09:08:38.390-05:00I am really enjoying your blog. This vegetable pl...I am really enjoying your blog. This vegetable plate is spectacular. You have solved my hummus and baba ghanoush dilemmas. <br /><br />I am waiting anxiously for your blog on Toum (no egg, yogurt, or mayo)... Mine always separates.Brigithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358664245414804212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-23515018906391801602010-01-04T01:15:34.920-05:002010-01-04T01:15:34.920-05:00I just love, love Okra.. what a fabulous Dish.. th...I just love, love Okra.. what a fabulous Dish.. thanks so much for sharing.. I've been looking for ways to make Okra.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-13980119874236759672010-01-03T20:08:09.884-05:002010-01-03T20:08:09.884-05:00Sounds so great! I usually but frozen okra [ducks ...Sounds so great! I usually but frozen okra [ducks for cover] to throw in soups and stews but this looks so good I might have to convert to fresh!Marishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266549894044350833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-25018433633213539162010-01-03T20:05:57.539-05:002010-01-03T20:05:57.539-05:00Wishing you the best, this year and every year.Wishing you the best, this year and every year.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11530892587771136443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-57943975974373421562010-01-03T19:21:14.097-05:002010-01-03T19:21:14.097-05:00Hi, first-time delurker - this looks delicious! I ...Hi, first-time delurker - this looks delicious! I can't remember exactly how I found you, but I was thrilled to find someone else who loves Syria and Arabic and Middle Eastern cuisine as much as I do. I live on Capitol Hill as well, and I'm wondering where you get most of your vegetables and spices. I am new to the area, and I am not having much luck. <br />Happy New Year!- AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-2273711756933889652010-01-03T15:09:39.875-05:002010-01-03T15:09:39.875-05:00Carrots with coriander is brilliant. I will bet th...Carrots with coriander is brilliant. I will bet the coriander pairs well with the sweetness of the carrots.<br /><br />I have enjoyed your reflective writing since the passing of your mother. She seems to have been a delightful, caring mother. <br /><br />Cheers to a new year and a new beginning. I too am looking forward to putting 2009 behind me.whitneyingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476068410689088333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-68538112287405650922010-01-03T11:08:23.104-05:002010-01-03T11:08:23.104-05:00Your vegetable plate looks wonderful. I especiall...Your vegetable plate looks wonderful. I especially want to try your okra recipe as soon as I can find okra again here, a somewhat difficult task. Christmases evolve as the years go by, with all of us missing loved ones gone but definitely not forgotten. Wishing you the best in the New Year and may God keep the boy you love in the palm of his hand.-chrisqAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-24380484835322561702010-01-03T07:49:35.702-05:002010-01-03T07:49:35.702-05:00one day you will have a family of your own and tru...one day you will have a family of your own and trust me all the christmas traditions will burst back into life and even those who are no longer here will smile down and enjoy. you will feel their presence and you will feel that kind of christmas sensation again. <br />take care, all the best for this new year. Claudiaclaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269499984434436636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-58104248736368610462010-01-03T03:45:17.971-05:002010-01-03T03:45:17.971-05:00Oh, your new year vegetable plate looks starkly be...Oh, your new year vegetable plate looks starkly beautiful, and especially appealing because they are all new preparations to my kitchen....new ways to look at the same veg. I am sorry about the holidays being tougher this year because of the black line. Here is to a wonderful 2010.Rachelinohttp://scratch.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com