Author: christopher

Bread of the Levant:  Pita, Flatbreads, and Beyond Bread is the staple and life blood of Levant cuisine and has been part of the culture of that region for thousands of years. A meal was incomplete without bread.   It was not uncommon to find communal ovens in small villages and towns where women would… Continue reading Bread of the Levant Pita Flatbreads and Beyond

Let’s talk about a Roti journey. Close your eyes and open your mind and taste buds as we explore foods and traditions that date back millennia.  The Levant is where people transported themselves and their cooking and spices from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and found their melting place among the olive trees, … Continue reading Exploring the Levant Unearthing Ancient Ingredients and Spices

Mezze has been a Levantine institution forever.  Bright salads and ornate finger foods that begin the meal, at once exotic and accessible, have tempted many food enthusiasts  to explore the divine offerings of the mezze table.  Mezze dishes are often an outsider’s first taste of Levantine food and the right place to start our journey. … Continue reading The Art of Mezze A Guide to Small Plates