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The tajine is a Moroccan slow-cooker. It’s an ancient cooking pot originally used by the indigenous Berbers of North Africa. It is not only the word used to describe the cooking vessel but the meal contained inside. Braniya happens to be one of MarocBaba’s favorite meals, though it was only this year that he “remembered.” [...]

Morocco isn’t known for it’s coffee culture but I’ve found the “coffee culture” inside of many Moroccan homes to be my favorite part of the day. Arabica coffee sometimes mixed with spices and sometimes alone is brewed thick and served with plenty of sweet, whole milk. In honor of Mother’s Day in the United States [...]

If you asked my mom, she would probably tell you I wasn’t a very adventurous eater when I was a child. I liked all of the things every other Midwestern child liked. Hot dogs and hamburgers, casseroles, and of course heavy doses of starches like pasta, bread, and potatoes. It’s what we ate. It’s what [...]

My favorite part of a Moroccan meal isn’t the main dish. I have never really loved meat and, at least with my mother-in-law, most of the meals are pretty heavy in that department. No, my favorite part of the meal is the salad assortment that comes out first. I think my love of tapas in [...]

This week’s Sunday Supper theme is awesome. I’m so excited! Everyone is sharing a movie inspired recipe. Even though I loathe it, I wonder if you can guess which movie I’ve chosen? Want to know a little insider secret? There’s no such place as Rick’s Cafe – never was. Flocks of tourists visit Casablanca every [...]

When Culture Intersects with Reality

6 Apr posted by Amanda Mouttaki

When you marry someone from another culture you expect there to be bumps along the way. There will be language barriers and challenges with finding employment. You might have different ideas about how to raise children or what to eat for dinner. I never expected there to be issues in the bathroom. Never. I promise [...]

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Mimouna Ideas and Inspiration

30 Mar posted by Amanda Mouttaki

Last year for Mimouna I wrote a general post, introducing many of you to this unique Moroccan holiday. Whether you’re Jewish or not, Mimouna is a great festival to share with family and friends. This year the holiday is on April 2nd. So get your wheat flour ready to celebrate! Mimouna, like many Moroccan holidays, [...]

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6 Assumptions People Make When They Hear Your Husband is Arab

14 Jan posted by Amanda Mouttaki

There is a lot of baggage that comes with marrying an Arab man. The American reference point for this part of the world is limited to what they see in movies and what is on the news. Sure there are some Americans who have been to this part of the world but they are few [...]

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Gifts Giving Traditions Around the World

25 Dec posted by Amanda Mouttaki

I was recently interviewed for an article on Cloud 9 Living about gift giving traditions in Morocco. You can check out my responses here but they also sent over a fun infographic. Interesting isn’t it?? This interactive gift giving map, brought to you by Cloud 9 Living, is meant for world travelers, study abroad students, [...]

5 Tips for Creating Diverse Eating Habits in Kids

23 Jul posted by Amanda Mouttaki

My children have always been around a multitude of different types of food. They love “kid foods” but they also are not afraid (most of the time) to try new things. Kids in America today are bombarded with messages from the processed food industry. Sure it’s easier to give them dinners of chicken nuggets, frozen [...]

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Medicinal Uses of Moroccan Spices

18 Jun posted by Amanda Mouttaki

I’m kicking off a week of posts focusing on natural ideas and recipes. I have been wanting to do these posts for a while. I have to make a confession here – I was a total skeptic about traditional/natural medicine before I went to Morocco. I was a skeptic up until the day I had [...]

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