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Pomegranate and Guava Salad

By Leen Al Zaben on January 9, 2011 in Jordan, Middle East, Photos

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Pomegranates, pomegranates, pomegranates! I don’t know about you, but I personally can’t get enough of them, on their own, as a sweet and sour accompaniment to salads, or as the garnish that gives that “kick”...

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Sahlab/Sahlep Ice Cream and New Beginnings

By Leen Al Zaben on January 8, 2011 in Middle East, Photos

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My mother insists on serving white foods for all occasions that symbolize new beginnings. Every birthday, first day of school or New Year’s day is marked with something white to eat. “To bless whatever is...

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Damascenes, Charming Streets and Syrup Drenched Sweets

By Leen Al Zaben on January 7, 2011 in Damascus, Middle East, Photos, Syria

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My trip to Damascus came with no expectations. It was not my first trip there, but for some reason, every scene in Damascus was full of the charm that one only encounters during the first...

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Ready for Some Cured Olives?

By Leen Al Zaben on January 4, 2011 in Amman, Jordan, Middle East, Photos

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Cured olives were the reason I started this blog. Not any cured olives, but my grandmother’s cured olives in specific. Words cannot describe how they taste, so I won’t even try. But I will tell...

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Kibbeh Nayeh and Auntie Osmat’s Secret Recipe

By Leen Al Zaben on January 3, 2011 in Middle East, Photos

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Kibbeh nayeh is a dish made of fresh beef or lamb meat that is minced with onions, walnuts and fresh mint and mixed with bulgur and spices. The dish is served raw and as an...

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Obsessing with Pomegranate in Dishes

By Leen Al Zaben on January 2, 2011 in Middle East, Photos

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In case no one noticed, I’m obsessed with pomegranates.I had given myself one year to find the perfect recipe for pomegranate molasses. I didn’t need the year. I barely needed the six weeks it took...

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Jul’s Kitchen for 20 Summer Food Posts From Around the Globe

By Leen Al Zaben on August 20, 2010 in All Countries, Photos

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Even though I am new to the blogosphere, I managed to meet some amazing food bloggers earlier this year at a conference in London. One of the very special people I met was Guilia from...

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Leen Al Zaben

Leen Al Zaben is a writer, foodie and photographer rolled into one. She is in the process of getting her masters in Creative Writing from the University of Oxford. When she isn’t studying, Leen spends her time traveling, cooking and taking pictures of anything and everything edible. After dreaming about becoming a food and travel writer, she started her blog Culeenary.com which showcases food and travel stories from across the Middle East.

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Pomegranate and Guava Salad

Sahlab/Sahlep Ice Cream and New Beginnings

Damascenes, Charming Streets and Syrup Drenched Sweets

Ready for Some Cured Olives?

Kibbeh Nayeh and Auntie Osmat’s Secret Recipe

Obsessing with Pomegranate in Dishes

Jul’s Kitchen for 20 Summer Food Posts From Around the Globe

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