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Find out all about dates with Nezar Ziyad. In this video, we talk about the Ziyad family date farm in Jericho, Palestine, date recipes, and how to use and store them!

This is your all-inclusive guide to Dates covering: taste, nutrition, and benefits, where to buy and which kind, how to store and even how to use dates in recipes!

A Meze is a big part of the dining experience in the Middle East and Arab countries. The word “meze” means “taste” or “snack.” The concept is very similar to the tapas of Spain, but with different ingredients. It’s small plates to be shared during the holidays, parties and a fun way to entertain your guests.  It’s meant to be […]

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What is Honey? Honey is a sweet product made from flower nectar, combined with an enzyme secreted by honey bees, then concentrated by reducing moisture in the honeycomb cells.

Did you know that most “nuts” aren’t nuts at all? Peanuts are legumes, pine nuts are the seeds of pines, and almonds, pecans, cashews, and walnuts are the seeds of fruits classified as drupes. Nuts and seeds have become more and more of an ingredient than just a snack or a garnish.  They are a great source of protein and they add so much flavor, texture and lots of nutrients to many dishes.