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High Protein TAHINI PISTACHIO Cookies: BARAZEK

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Some cookies are trendy and others become part of a culture–I really think Barazek belongs firmly in the second category. Covered in a shimmering blanket of toasted sesame seeds on one side and crowned with pistachios on the other,  Barazek is one of the most recognizable cookies of the Levant. Whether enjoyed in Nablus, Damascus,…… Continue reading High Protein TAHINI PISTACHIO Cookies: BARAZEK

Armenian Easter Cookies: A Taste of Home That Travels Across Generations

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There is this magical moment when Armenian Easter cookies come out of the oven, the entire kitchen changes. Immediately, you smell that buttery, slightly sweet, and unmistakably scent of MAHLEB, a signature bakery spice of the middle east. Mahleb spice is made from the pits of wild cherries that are ground up, giving a marzipan…… Continue reading Armenian Easter Cookies: A Taste of Home That Travels Across Generations

The cookie that soothes your tummy: Middle Eastern Sesame Anise Cookies!

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Hello Friends, Hope you are doing well! I just wanted to start with an announcement of a fun new cooking class Wednesday, March 4th  at Draeger’s Market in Menlo Park! The menu will feature these goodies: Arugula Salad with Roasted Carrots, Chickpeas, Feta and Tahini with Mint and Honey Dressing Creamy Hummus with Garlicky Mushrooms…… Continue reading The cookie that soothes your tummy: Middle Eastern Sesame Anise Cookies!