Beverages

How to make Indian mango strawberry lassi (yogurt drink)! 

Today tip is how to make the famous Moroccan Mint Tea! 

The best spiced hot chocolate ever with real dark chocolate! 

Every Moroccan knows "Raibi Jamila". It's a pomegranate yogurt drink that we all grew up with in Morocco, and I doubt you can find it in any other country but Morocco. I asked around and search the internet to see if I can find a recipe that reminds me of Raibi Jamila and I did find one, that many blogs share, so not sure who was the originator of this recipe. I change 2 things to the recipe: first, I used vanilla extract which really makes the flavors pop. Second, I adjusted the quantities of buttermilk, grenadine syrup, and sugar - and I suggest you do the same. The sourness of the buttermilk varies from one kind to another, and the sweetness of the grenadine syrup will also change depending on the brand you are using. So adjust the quantities until you get the right taste. Whether you know "Raibi Jamila" or not, I am sure you will enjoy this beverage!  

During Ramadan Muslims fast from morning to night, no food or drinking. In Morocco, juices are important element of the Ramadan table. Today I am going to show you how to make a juice that will bring a smile to anyone who drinks it, it's a sunshine in a glass! 

Today tip is how to make the famous Moroccan Mint Tea! 

To celebrate 2012 I am going to show you how to make Mocktails (cocktails without alcohol). The non-alcoholic Mojito (also called Nojito) and the original recipe of Shirley Temple. Thank you for all your love and support this past year! Happy new year and see you next year for more recipes and fun stuff!

When I went to India this summer I fell in love with Indian Spiced Chai! I was walking by in Tikketi and saw this woman selling chai from her home. It was absolutely delicious! I talked to her and she described to me how she makes her own chai masala, which is the spices mixture used to make the tea. Of course, when I cambe back home I had to try it and I actually customized it to my taste! Today we are making Chai Masala the easy way, by using ground spices that you can find in any supermarket instead of griding whole spices as many people do. Anyhow, Indian Spiced Chai will become your go to beverage starting now!

Ramadan is the holly month where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. This year, Ramadan is going to be during the hot summer days of August. One of the most important items of a Ramadan table is juice - especially this year! Strawberries are a very versatile fruit - you can mix them with some water and sugar to make plain strawberry juice, or mix them with orange juice and other fruits such as bananas, apricots, peaches, etc. Today I am going to show you how to make my super secret recipy: Rose Water Strawberry Lemonade. This recipe will impress your family and friends as well as quinch the strongest thirst!

Tea is very popular in Morocco and Mint Tea is considered "the" national beverage. Today, we are making a variation of the Moroccan Mint Tea, which is Saffron Tea. This recipe comes from the city of Taliouine, which is located in the southern part of Morocco near the city of Ouarzazate. Taliouine is considered the capital of Moroccan saffron; hence, the popularity of the saffron tea in that region. Enjoy!

My American friend is currently visiting Morocco and he called me to tell me how much he loved the Moroccan smoothies especially the ones with dried fruit. If you ever get a chance to visit morocco, do not forget to try the smoothies sold by the street vendors, they are amazing! In the meantime, here are 2 easy recipe for this summer: Avocado & Dried Fruit smoothie as well as the Orange & Dried Apricots smoothie.
You are going to love them!

How to make delicious summer juices with a Moroccan Twist: Moroccan Almond Milk, Peach Juice with Orange Blossom Water, and Watermelon juice. Three perfectly refreshing juices to complement your summer menus!

How to make a delicious Pomegranate Juice flavored with orange blossom water. The ultimate drink for Valentines day!

How to make a refreshing and unique Moroccan ginger juice. In addition to its great flavor, ginger has many health benefits. It is used often as a remedy for the common cold, and has been shown to help with nausea and digestive problems. This recipe is a keeper for this winter!