Orange Blossom Water Turns Twelve!

February 28th, 2021

Today my blog celebrates its twelve birthday.

Thanks for all the lovely comments and encouragement these past 12 years. I hope this space is always a place where you feel welcome and inspired.

Happy Birthday Orange Blossom Water.

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Archive – 2020

December 31st, 2020

I want to thank you all for the support you’ve shown me, and I hope 2021 will be a wonderful year for you!

Click here and take a look at the archive of 2020.

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Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2020

July 31st, 2020

Eid Al-Adha “Festival of Sacrifice” or “Greater Eid”, Eid Al-Adha annually falls on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja of the lunar Islamic calendar. It is celebrated all around the world, where people families visit, kids are given money, and Eid sweets are served to well-wishers and relatives.
This Eid is different, my grandmother has passed away last June. We are still staying at home as much as possible due to coronavirus pandemic so there is no family gatherings and visits.
I did not make the usual sweets, and I decided to make something different for my family to keep the spirit of Eid, I made Sh’eibiyyat – a traditional Syrian Sweet.

The Tablecloth is “Aghabani Tablecloth” which is originally made in Syria. Aghabani is a 150 year old Damascene traditional craft. It is made of high quality Syrian cotton, embroidered with gold / silver / white threads and other colors. It comes in different designs, sizes and colors with matching napkins. I have one white and maroon, and I brought this green one from my last visit to Syria.

Read the Archive:

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2009

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2010

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2013

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2014

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2015

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2016

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2017

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2018

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2019

Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2009

Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2010

Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2015

Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2016

Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2017

Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2018

Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2019

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2020

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Eid Al-Adha – 2020

July 31st, 2020

Eid Al-Adha “Festival of Sacrifice” or “Greater Eid”, Eid Al-Adha annually falls on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja of the lunar Islamic calendar. The festivities last for three days or more depending on the country. Eid Al-Adha occurs the day after the pilgrims conducting Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia by Muslims worldwide, descend from Mount Arafat.

Eid Mubarak to all of you and your families. May you have a joyful and blessed Eid with family and friends.

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To Aleppo With Love – Mhammarah

June 30th, 2020

Mhammarah or Muhammara is a red pepper dip originally from Aleppo, Syria. Mhammarah is an appetizer eaten with bread, and with lamb kabab, or shish tawook.

Let’s make Mhammarah Halabiyeh:

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