A HOUSE IN THE RED CITY
Kayfa ta+luki? How are you?
You knew it would come out eventually. I'm here studying Arabic for Allah's sake. I don't think I'm supposed to say that.
A little on our humble home in the old Medina of Marrakesh, an old Islamic capital originating from the 11th century. Previously enclosed by 16km of "wall" and gates. There are many openings, and an ever ebb and flow of people and traffic, in and out. Beside the remnants of the old wall, you would know little difference from the "outside" other than, it is a lot more ancient and choatic inside. Modern is, Gueliz, and "proper" hotels like the upcoming Pearl, and the infamous Sofitel.
You will find your way inside the Medina here.
A house in the Red City? I have to say, the building style that almost requires each house to have a rooftop terrace here, is very much to my liking. A place to sun, work online remotely, or exercise. Blazing desert sun, allowing, of course. In our house, we enjoy coffee breaks, lunches, and late night dinners on the terrace. A lovely place for socializing and food, and more food.
Lucky for me, I've always enjoyed the company of people who not only enjoy cooking, but are also good at it. The concept of mixing things together that I wouldn't even recognize in the market, is not currently on my list of "to do's".
A smile over our chickpea salad on the terrace. Well cooked chickpeas, carrots, zucchini, potatoes, vinegar, olive oil and sesame seeds. Compliments of a housemate here. She always takes good care in her cooking.
There are plenty of traditional Moroccan foods that I have yet to try. Vegetarian tajine, and Zaalouk top the list. Tajine, a typical dish in a clay pot, can be a mix of many things. Zaalouk, an eggplant and tomato salad, sounds like comfort food to me.
I have some time to get into the gastronomic groove here, and eat, eat, eat.
So far I've enjoyed the hospitality of tea invitations, and housemates and house guests that bring wine and food. I'm just there to enjoy, bring some dessert and wine, if it can be found around here. Then of course when needed, the most important contribution. Do the dishes. Unwritten rule.
Enjoying with housemates, an evening of food, wine, and conversation. I had a great French lesson that night with 5 French Nationals, and French speaking Portuguese housemates. Shwia Shwia......as they say in Arabic.
More on home style Moroccan food if you're interested @ About.com
http://moroccanfood.about.com/od/moroccanfood101/tp/Moroccan-Comfort-Food.02.htm
Kayfa ta+luki? How are you?
You knew it would come out eventually. I'm here studying Arabic for Allah's sake. I don't think I'm supposed to say that.
A little on our humble home in the old Medina of Marrakesh, an old Islamic capital originating from the 11th century. Previously enclosed by 16km of "wall" and gates. There are many openings, and an ever ebb and flow of people and traffic, in and out. Beside the remnants of the old wall, you would know little difference from the "outside" other than, it is a lot more ancient and choatic inside. Modern is, Gueliz, and "proper" hotels like the upcoming Pearl, and the infamous Sofitel.
You will find your way inside the Medina here.
A house in the Red City? I have to say, the building style that almost requires each house to have a rooftop terrace here, is very much to my liking. A place to sun, work online remotely, or exercise. Blazing desert sun, allowing, of course. In our house, we enjoy coffee breaks, lunches, and late night dinners on the terrace. A lovely place for socializing and food, and more food.
Lucky for me, I've always enjoyed the company of people who not only enjoy cooking, but are also good at it. The concept of mixing things together that I wouldn't even recognize in the market, is not currently on my list of "to do's".
A smile over our chickpea salad on the terrace. Well cooked chickpeas, carrots, zucchini, potatoes, vinegar, olive oil and sesame seeds. Compliments of a housemate here. She always takes good care in her cooking.
There are plenty of traditional Moroccan foods that I have yet to try. Vegetarian tajine, and Zaalouk top the list. Tajine, a typical dish in a clay pot, can be a mix of many things. Zaalouk, an eggplant and tomato salad, sounds like comfort food to me.
I have some time to get into the gastronomic groove here, and eat, eat, eat.
So far I've enjoyed the hospitality of tea invitations, and housemates and house guests that bring wine and food. I'm just there to enjoy, bring some dessert and wine, if it can be found around here. Then of course when needed, the most important contribution. Do the dishes. Unwritten rule.
Enjoying with housemates, an evening of food, wine, and conversation. I had a great French lesson that night with 5 French Nationals, and French speaking Portuguese housemates. Shwia Shwia......as they say in Arabic.
More on home style Moroccan food if you're interested @ About.com
http://moroccanfood.about.com/od/moroccanfood101/tp/Moroccan-Comfort-Food.02.htm
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