Rosemary and I have an off-and-on relationship. Sometimes I can’t get enough of it, while other times I can’t stand it. I think it’s similar for many people. Moroccan drinks often use plenty of herbs and seasonal flavors so this did make sense. However, in this alcohol free cocktail it really is delightful. 2020 has …
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I admit when you start adding chocolate to drinks I wonder if it transitions from a “cocktail” to just a dessert but bear with me here! Mint is one of the most commonly used herbs in Morocco especially when it comes to Moroccan drinks. Moroccan mint tea is world-famous and you can’t walk more than …
If I could encapsulate Marrakech in a drink it would look a bit like this. Layers of red, tinted with yellows and oranges and sprinkled with white clouds. I know it all sounds a bit too fantastical but there really is nothing like a summer sunset here. Sometimes the sky is streaked pink or purple …
One of the things I love about Morocco is that some of the cities are “color coded”. You’ll find blue hues in Essaouira and Chefchaouan, while red is certainly the color of Marrakech. Casablanca is the white city. You get the point. Also the petit taxi color in each city is different, another fun fact. …
One of the first types of food that my husband learned to like after leaving Morocco was Indian food. I think this is because of the use of spices and sauces/gravies. India is a country of spices, pickles, and chutney. There are way too many chutneys and every region has its own way of making …
Biryani is a celebration of all the potent aromas, the vibrant colors, the fluffy rice, and those compelling curry flavors. Tender & succulent pieces of chicken are cooked in a yogurt and Indian spice marinade, and then layered with crispy onions, coriander, mint, and basmati rice and finally topped with a spoonful of ghee (clarified …