Feature: What's Meghli Got to Do With Babies?
Presenter: Yasmine Saab
Delivered: Dubai on May 20, 2017
In the Levant, every happy day has its own dessert. Meghli is made for newborn babies, snayneyye is served to celebrate a baby's first tooth, and maamoul abounds exclusively at Easter and Eid. This afikra feature explores why some sweet dishes are so closely tied to a particular occasion, and uncovers the local ingredients that underpin many of our well-loved delicacies.
Sources & Future References
Sweet Middle East: Classic Recipes, from Baklava to Fig Ice Cream by Anissa Helou | Goodreads
Levant: Recipes and memories from the Middle East – HarperCollins
Arabesque: A Taste of Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon - Claudia Roden - Google Books
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Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.
