tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post8433558672438014673..comments2024-03-15T02:14:44.973-05:00Comments on Desert Candy حلويات الصحراء: Marya's Date TartMercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00097330009175643958noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-82384961109801737632010-12-04T17:11:44.715-05:002010-12-04T17:11:44.715-05:00It's creative and looks so tasty, thanks a lot...It's creative and looks so tasty, thanks a lot :)Kariman Al Essawyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062944154908009421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-44523258852660060982010-11-03T17:45:39.476-05:002010-11-03T17:45:39.476-05:00I can only buy nonsweetened condensed milk where I...I can only buy nonsweetened condensed milk where I live. How much sugar would I have to add to the recipe for it to be sweet enough?Enanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-53658325594554004452010-01-07T19:21:30.110-05:002010-01-07T19:21:30.110-05:00This looks lovely. A friend of mine is moving to D...This looks lovely. A friend of mine is moving to Dubai from the States soon. She was just lamenting the fact that her kids don't like dates. I'm going to send this to her and I'm sure they'll be singing a different tune soon. <br />Thank you!Cindy Rowlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067229597683867341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-8107701450953060482009-11-03T14:47:02.940-05:002009-11-03T14:47:02.940-05:00I really like dates (we call it "hurma" ...I really like dates (we call it "hurma" in Turkish). My mum is an even bigger date-lover. So, ı am going to make this tart for her birthday!Ulyahttp://kitchenimpromptu.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-41744566888284286992009-08-30T11:01:07.114-05:002009-08-30T11:01:07.114-05:00I found this recipe yesterday and made it for tea ...I found this recipe yesterday and made it for tea today; it was so easy to make and absolutely delicious - we all enjoyed it. I'm left with half a tin of condensed milk, so I'm going to make another one!Pat Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-69083517563520849692007-12-10T06:25:00.000-05:002007-12-10T06:25:00.000-05:00Happy (belated) anniversary! i absolutely love you...Happy (belated) anniversary! i absolutely love your blog, and am so excited every time you post a new recipe :) congratulations on a year full of gorgeous, inspiring recipes- and wishing you many many more!charlotte shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760326698740744297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-54929052815878401122007-12-07T12:43:00.000-05:002007-12-07T12:43:00.000-05:00Quinne- thanks for your comments, you are always s...Quinne- thanks for your comments, you are always so welcoming and enthusiastic.<BR/><BR/>Meeso- thanks<BR/><BR/>Amanda- ah, I know, I'm afraid my Arabic gets rusty while I'm in the US and what with different metric/imperial systems and different languages I'm always a little worried I'll mess something up.<BR/><BR/>Gee, thanks Amanda, I'm flattered!<BR/><BR/>Allison- oh, thank you for de-lurking, it's nice to know other people are out there. Thanks for reading!<BR/><BR/>Colored Light- ah, AUC I suppose? You'll have a great time, Cairo is fascinating although a little too hectic for me sometimes. I have several friends and colleagues who've enjoyed that program, have fun!<BR/><BR/>Jannon- what a lovely compliment, and I'm glad you've stuck around!<BR/><BR/>w7- ah, isn't the internet funny, how you just stumble into things, but I'm so glad you made your way here and glad you've stuck around :-)<BR/><BR/>Cakespy- thanks, while not exactly a looker, she is indeed a tasty tart.Mercedeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00097330009175643958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-18313853901683602092007-12-07T11:32:00.000-05:002007-12-07T11:32:00.000-05:00Hi Mercedes, happy blog birthday!Marya's tart look...Hi Mercedes, happy blog birthday!<BR/><BR/>Marya's tart looks absolutely scrumptious. I agree that many of the ideas we hold about Middle Eastern food (and many other cuisines too, for that matter) are somewhat out of whack with modern reality, but that's probably because it's not nearly as romantic to imagine people in exotic lands ripping open packages from the supermarket... ;) I mean, a lot of Americans have an antiquated image of British food too, and assume people here spend their afternoons nibbling on cream scones, toad in the hole and crustless cucumber sandwiches. If only that were true...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-12016446928483759842007-12-06T22:05:00.000-05:002007-12-06T22:05:00.000-05:00This tart looks exceedingly good! Congratulations ...This tart looks exceedingly good! Congratulations on your anniversary!Cakespyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540351035366591645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-31848390645573120682007-12-06T20:46:00.000-05:002007-12-06T20:46:00.000-05:00Happy Anniversary!I've never introduced myself bef...Happy Anniversary!<BR/><BR/>I've never introduced myself before, but I am one of those strangers who stumbled on your blog (and I honestly do not remember the path I took that day) and have been reading it regularly ever since.<BR/><BR/>I enjoy immensely reading your blog. You have such interesting recipes and you take such beautiful pictures of what you cook. <BR/>Thank you for sharing.W7https://www.blogger.com/profile/00077233823756196461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-19752271291366881242007-12-06T15:43:00.000-05:002007-12-06T15:43:00.000-05:00congratulations on one year! I've only been follow...congratulations on one year! I've only been following since your icecream extravaganza, but I must say this has turned into my very favorite foodblog of all. you are a very very talented writer, photographer, and cook. thank you..https://www.blogger.com/profile/01549084642883369527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-73711549472752603542007-12-05T17:17:00.000-05:002007-12-05T17:17:00.000-05:00ahlan wa sahlan! just to say happy anniversary! i'...ahlan wa sahlan! just to say happy anniversary! i'm an arabic student in uni who's probably heading to cairo next year, and oh man, all your crosscultural, completely gorgeous food makes my little student flat fill up with pangs of hunger and envy! now i need to get a blender. haha. take care! ma'asalama!coloured lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476377392441124748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-60237240708258163652007-12-05T16:34:00.000-05:002007-12-05T16:34:00.000-05:00Happy 1-year blogging anniversary! I have lurked ...Happy 1-year blogging anniversary! I have lurked here for a long time, but on this joyous occasion I thought I'd let you know how much I enjoy your blog. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>AllisonAllisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17231552184795468274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-34401983571371092062007-12-05T10:18:00.000-05:002007-12-05T10:18:00.000-05:00I just nominated your blog: http://www.elise.com/...I just nominated your blog: http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/0061922007_food_blog_awards_open_for_nominations.php<BR/><BR/>Thought you would want to know. Best of luck!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12689735616975644892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-6045956704310336232007-12-05T09:57:00.000-05:002007-12-05T09:57:00.000-05:00Happy Anniversary, Mercedes! That's a major accomp...Happy Anniversary, Mercedes! That's a major accomplishment! It must be fantastic to have those recipes in another language/ alphabet. I know I get a kick out of seeing research notes I've made over the years when my French & Italian are up and running (which they usually aren't!), so I can only imagine having recipes in Arabic! Just fabulous - an insider indeed.Figs, Bay, Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15453787426889071004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-42804824057658409552007-12-04T14:52:00.000-05:002007-12-04T14:52:00.000-05:00What a great story for this recipe...this looks go...What a great story for this recipe...this looks good!Dorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264576743630783877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-83281878069012373782007-12-04T00:12:00.000-05:002007-12-04T00:12:00.000-05:00Hi Mercedes :) Happy Anniversary! It's a joy to ce...Hi Mercedes :) Happy Anniversary! It's a joy to celebrate with you and to tell you again how much I enjoy visiting with you here. I love the marvelous recipes, of course, but also the bits of your heart and your adventures that you share. Just a lovely combination!<BR/><BR/>I am excited to try Marya's tart. It sounds scrumptious!<BR/><BR/>Love to you and blessings as you begin year II, QQuinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14446233534591572279noreply@blogger.com