Tag Archives: Morocco

The tagine queen and her new machine

Posted on 25 Jan 2014 by

I came home from our October trip to Morocco with a suitcase full of nuts, preserved lemons, dried fruit, and five kinds of olives. Since then I’ve been working on my Moroccan cooking skills. I make a mean tagine, if … Continue reading →

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Essaouira

Posted on 5 Nov 2013 by

After three nights in Marrakech, it was time to move on to our next destination, the coastal town of Essaouira. Riding on a public bus is an interesting experience no matter where you are, and Morocco was no exception. The … Continue reading →

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Marrakech medina

Posted on 4 Nov 2013 by

I apologize for all the gushing prose, but I was completely smitten with Morocco… Commercial streets in the walled medina of Marrakech bustle with activity. The old city is vibrant, cacophonous, and aromatic (when not downright smelly).  It’s fantastic and … Continue reading →

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The Marrakech Express

Posted on 31 Oct 2013 by

Here’s a little tune that’s been running around my head for three weeks now. Just thought I’d share… We went to Morocco last week for our October break. There we were so occupied with soaking up ambiance and eating tagine … Continue reading →

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