In Morocco, the spice shops in the souks sell a large variety of both ground and whole spices that are the foundation of Moroccan cooking. When you buy your spices from the spice merchant, he grinds them for you on the spot, so they are always full of flavour with intense aromas. They typically grind [...]
Preserved lemons have an interesting picante, mellowy, sour and yet sweet flavour. For some people, they are an acquired taste. There are a few different methods to preserve lemons. These are two, I use. I have also included the Greek method for you to try as well. See which one you prefer. Preserved Lemons Cut [...]
Morocco Beyond the Bay continues this year with many happy, adventurous travellers joining our culinary tours arranged by Cooking on the Bay and Edwina Golombek, chef and owner of the House of Fusion in Marrakesh. A small group is about to depart at the end of August to enjoy their exotic adventure. In these culinary [...]
Mint tea is an integral part of Moroccan life and the Moroccans drink it all day - at the beginning of the meals and as a welcome to guests. It is often served with little pastries, cakes and biscuit treats. In the Berber villages they tend to use just one mint, we often used a [...]
The tangier is a slow roasted meal, made in a tangier pot, with meat such as lamb, chicken, beef or osso bucco cuts, plus garlic, water, lots of saffron and a special tangier spice called rosea. The tangier is cooked in the Hammam coals for some hours. Rosea is the special spice mixture used in [...]
Going into the Sahara Desert was an amazing experience. The scenery is very beautiful, extremely colourful, bright oranges, browns, greys and the occasional greens in the oases; quite spell-binding and full of contrasts...a memorable journey with an expert guide and host in Edwina who has spent years discovering these hidden gems. Thank you Edwina - [...]
Many months ago, the Western District Epicureans, based in Hamilton, invited me, via my long-standing school friend and their committee member Leigh, to cook with them for their April Epicureannes dinner. It was themed ‘A Mediterranean Dinner with Tonya’. The idea was that their committee of 5 would be led by me, as we do [...]
The House of Fusion culinary riad in Marrakech, Morocco, has teamed up with Cooking on the Bay, Melbourne to bring you a fabulous, foodie culinary Moroccan adventure. Join us for Morocco Beyond the Bay! We are On the Road to Morocco! Join us for ten exciting, wondrous days and eleven exotic, fascinating nights. We spend six [...]
