Harira (Moroccan Soup)

When I was in Morocco this summer, I heard about this new kitchen gadget for the first time. The Vorwek Thermomix, which is apparently not easily available in the US, is somewhat of a hybrid slow cooker, kind of a futuristic, George Jetson Crockpot. It kind of surprises me that Americans, the biggest fans of slow cookers, haven't already been turned on to this new miracle machine. 

In Morocco this is the latest kitchen fad and is only sold through direct sales. The representative invites prospective buyers to a cooking demo using the Vorwerk Thermomix and wows people into the purchase. While I didn't attend any of these demos myself, I heard a lot about the machine from family who have seen the Vorwerk in action and I had the opportunity to see a cousin using the machine in her home.

Tunisian Tuna Pastry (Brik)

This Tunisian recipe comes from a fellow Brazilian food blogger, Fabricia. Fabricia is married to a Tunisian and lives in Canada with her husband and adorable daughter.

Chibakias

Ramadan Mubarak! I haven’t posted in awhile as the last few weeks I spent in Morocco where quite busy. And, coming back home has been a bit hectic as well. But, regardless, I'm back!

There is nothing like Ramadan in Morocco. You just get swept up in all the excitement. As you can imagine, a lot of the day is spent cooking and the culmination of our hard work is always a wonderful Iftar filled with delicious treats. After Isha’a prayer, the streets are filled with people shopping, gathering at cafes and restaurants. Cities literally awake at sunset during Ramadan in Morocco.