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It was Suzanne Doueihy’s turn to take to the stoves at Tawlet.  This unique cooperative-style restaurant in Beirut not only showcases regional Lebanese cuisine, it honors the cook behind the meal.
At Tawlet (”kitchen table” in Arabic), women from

Here is an in-depth guide to the world of nutrition. We cover new developments in both the worlds of traditional and alternative medicine, break them down and help you make sense of your health in general. We focus especially on the impact food has on the body and how that relates to disease.

Most people think of tabbouleh when you mention Lebanese salads.  It’s true, this parsley-bulgur combination is a classic (you can find a recipe in a previous post).  However, fattoush is my favorite. It may be lesser known in the U.S., but this bright-tasting

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We went back in time when we set out to visit the historic section of Tripoli — Lebanon’s second largest city.  My husband’s cousin Lina took us to an old neighborhood in Tripoli to experience a traditional Lebanese breakfast.
It was a small restaurant,

Bad dietary habits are the major causes of chronic diseases today. The good news is that the disease and death caused by it can be prevented. But what is dietary habits and how can nutritions save us? Here, we gather infos to explain the importance of nutrients for good health, how it works in our body, suggestions of foods and supplements to take.

Greetings from Lebanon.
I’m here for the next few weeks, so expect to hear a lot about my food adventures.  If you’re  a regular visitor, then you know about my Lebanese connection.  My husband is originally from Lebanon and I’ve frequently written

Bad dietary habits are the major causes of chronic diseases today. The good news is that the disease and death caused by it can be prevented. But what is dietary habits and how can nutritions save us? Here, we gather infos to explain the importance of nutrients for good health, how it works in our body, suggestions of foods and supplements to take.I couldn’t resist writing again about Lebanon.  The New York Times travel section has once again featured Lebanon — this time the article is on Byblos, an ancient port city that is up the coastline from Beirut.  This beautiful area is near my father-in-law’s house