By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer Figs have been a staple food in the Arab world for centuries. As one of the first cultivated and domesticated food crops in human history, figs provide a delicious, sweet addition to any recipe it is part of. The fruit is high in natural sugar, is a … Continued
By Habeeb Sallloum/Arab America Contributing Writer One of mankind’s most ancient foods, the fig is the second fruit mentioned in the Bible. It dates back to the Garden of Eden where Adam and Eve made garments from its leaves to hide their nakedness and restore their dignity. One of the most delicious and wholesome fruits … Continued
BY: Linda Dalal Sawaya/Contributing Writer A year ago I began writing my weekly food and garden column inspired by what is growing in my garden at the moment, and what to do with it in the kitchen. Although my garden is in Portland, Oregon, the slant is Mediterranean, and primarily Arabic, Levantine, and more specifically … Continued
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