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What Is A Meze?

Last week I made a list of small bite meals around the world. One item on this list was meze, which is a collection of finger foods. A meze is a big part of the dining experience in Eastern Mediterr...

Ramadan Food: When And What To Eat

Ramadan (in Arabic: رمضان, Ramadān) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During the whole month, faithful observers of Islam fast from sunrise (Sahour) to sunset (Iftar). During the f...

Recipe: Fattoush, A Delicious Middle Eastern Salad

Often a part of meze spreads in Middle Eastern and Arabic countries, fattoush is a simple salad made with fresh vegetables and toasted pita bread. It's a good way to use up stale pita bread and the u...