Moroccan salads are so important to the dinner table. One of the easiest, is this tomato and onion salad. It’s always on the table if there is fish being served and you’re likely to find it in regular rotation with many other meals as well. It may become a new favorite after you give it [...]
I love scouring the condiment aisle at any market I find myself in. When traveling it’s one of the most interesting aisles to explore. You can learn so much about people and their food culture. I never knew mayonnaise was so easy to make! As part of my preparation to move to Morocco, I’ve been [...]
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 [...]
There are two kinds of people in this world, those that won’t let a leftover go to waste, and those who won’t touch them with a 10 foot pole. In this final week of my real food on a budget series I am going to share some ways to use up your leftovers and stretch [...]
I’ve always been intimidated by freezer cooking. But, as much as it intimidates me I also envy those who embark on the task. I finally feel like I’ve gotten a good method down and plan to freezer cooker until we leave the US. You may however, be surprised to know the adept Moroccan woman will [...]
Today’s post touches on some of the points I made last week when I talked about buying in bulk. I want to make something clear; when I say build reserves, I don’t mean hoard food. I’ve seen too many Extreme Couponing shows to know that, that is a reality. There are many benefits to [...]
I can’t believe we’re already over half-way finished with this post series! I have really been enjoying sharing my tips and tricks to purchase whole, real foods while still maintaining a budget. This week’s post may seem counter-intuitive to the budget concept but I think you’ll find that it does save money in the [...]
Welcome to week six of my 10 ways to eat real food on a budget series. This weeks’ topic may seem like a no-brainer. Eating food when it’s in season is cheaper. Period. But, you and I both know it’s not that simple. If you live in the northern part of the United States or [...]
One of the best ways to save money on real foods, and especially meat, is to buy a whole or half of an animal. We slaughter a lamb each year for Eid. Yes, we do it ourselves. Yes, we cut it and package it ourselves. I have to say I had never done this before [...]
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