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More glorious weather and we’re still talking about it. It has been a very long time since I walked bare foot on the sand and felt such heat on a beach in Ireland. Everyone is enjoying the weather and being able to eat outdoors amongst the colourful summer blooms has been such a treat and when shared with family makes it all more memorable. Fresh food from the markets, fresh country air, sunshine and family… what more could one ask for!
Sláinte,
Moya 🙂
Thought I would send you all a postcard from across the waters. The weather is so beautiful, and it is the topic of conversation in Ireland at the moment. Visited Tickety-Moo, a farm that makes their own ice cream with milk collected from Jersey cows. The baby calves were so gorgeous and loved all the attention my nieces were giving them. The black pigs were very busy running all over the place… thankfully from behind a fence. Naturally, we all had some ice cream before heading back to Grandmas house.
Moya x 🙂
When planning meals for Ramadan every family has their favourite recipes and the Bahraini Kebab and Thareed are always part of the Iftar meal at my family in-laws house. The days fasting is first broken with dates, water or fresh juice and a light chicken broth is served before eating the main dishes. A simple salad consisting of chopped cos lettuce, grated carrot, chopped spring onion, tomato, cucumber and mint leaves; seasoned and dressed lightly with fresh lemon juice is also served. Desserts like muhallabia, jelly, crème caramel and fruit custards follow and flasks of chai and arabic coffee are made to drink throughout the evening.
Thareed – Lamb and vegetable stew with Khoubz – Arabic Flatbread
Muhallabia – Ground Rice Pudding
Getting Ahead: The batter for the Bahraini Kebab can be made a couple of hours in advance. The Thareed can be made the day before but do jnot mix in the khobuz until you have re-heated the dish before serving. Dessert can also be made a day ahead.
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