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Coffee: White or black

  For those of you who dread the jolt that caffeine-laden Turkish coffee inflicts, there is  white coffee. White coffee is offered at get-togethers in Lebanon and it is simply boiled water with a few drops of orange blossom water (to taste) and sugar (optional). In Lebanon there are a few major Turkish coffee providers [...]
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Stuffed pear

Pierre from the magnificent Pierre cuisine suggested a duo; we would each create a dish inspired by Lebanese cuisine and use one specific ingredient: Orange blossom water. Apparently both he and I had memories of drinking it as a soothing herbal tea in childhood. One thing was certain: Pierre was going to make something smashing! [...]
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Spiced brioche rolls

There is a very traditional sweet bread/cake in Lebanon that used to be sold in the streets of Beirut by cart vendors; this cake is called sfoof and has a very distinct bright yellow color due to turmeric in the batter. Apparently, turmeric is a very beneficial spice and I had been looking for ways [...]
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