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Kibbeh mortar (Jurn)
Not so long ago, every Lebanese home had one of those in the kitchen; called a jeren, this mortar was cut out of solid rock and weighed at least a hundred pounds. We had one; my mother was fortunate...
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I thought it might be of interest to share some of the tips I have learned while cooking Lebanese dishes; some of them are recent, like this one. I had always been told to insert a smaller dish...
View ArticleFurnace in traditional home (Sobiyah)
In most traditional homes in the Lebanese rural areas, this furnace (sobiyah) is used to heat the home. It is also used to make tea or heat food. A few logs are swiftly lit-up and it feels toasty warm...
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