We can learn a lot from ancient civilizations, as they intuitively knew that food and drink can have dual medicinal values, and the Pharaohs of Egypt were no exception. Hibiscus tea, otherwise known as Karkadé, was the preferred drink of the pharaohs, and the popularity of this beverage continues to this day. Karkadé is actually…… Continue reading Drink Like An Egyptian Pharoah: HIBISCUS LEMONADE – an Appetite Suppressant!
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Sage Tea Benefits+ Other Fair Trade Goodies from PalBox!
Hello Friends hope you are doing well! This week I have a short and sweet episode on one of life’s simple pleasures, sage tea. I think tea is so underrated, as each kind of herbal tea has a unique set of health benefits, and sage is no exception. Here in the states people only seem…… Continue reading Sage Tea Benefits+ Other Fair Trade Goodies from PalBox!
AUTHENTIC YEMENI COFFEE & CUISINE- TRAVEL VLOG PART 2
Thanks to all of you that wrote about how you enjoyed the first travel vlog to Dearborn Michigan! Some of you said that it was too short, lucky for you there is a part two, and this one focuses mainly on the cuisine of Yemen. I have wanted to cover Yemen’s culinary contribution for so…… Continue reading AUTHENTIC YEMENI COFFEE & CUISINE- TRAVEL VLOG PART 2
How to make Arabic- Turkish Coffee “Qahwa Arabiyeh”
The Arabica coffee bean is likely the very first coffee that was ever consumed on this planet. The first written record of coffee made from roasted coffee beans comes from Arab scholars, who wrote that it was useful in prolonging their working hours, clearly the understatement of the century! Arabs in Yemen started making a…… Continue reading How to make Arabic- Turkish Coffee “Qahwa Arabiyeh”
Limonana- Arabic Mint Lemonade
Only in the Middle East would a massive hit song be about mint. You see Arabs hold the mint leaf very dear to their hearts, using this herb in savory and sweet dishes, medicinal remedies, and the beloved drink called Limonana (which means lemon and mint in Arabic). If you go to any cafe in…… Continue reading Limonana- Arabic Mint Lemonade
Popular Hot Beverage of the Arab World: Sahlab
For many, drinking coffee is a ritual that comforts all of the senses, especially on a cold, wintry day. The sound of the percolating espresso machine triggers excitement for the energizing drink to come. The warmth of the coffee cup defrosts brisk fingertips. The flavor is tailored to each person’s preference – rich cream, a…… Continue reading Popular Hot Beverage of the Arab World: Sahlab