28 10, 2024

Pomegranate a Symbolic Fruit in Moroccan Cuisine

2024-10-28T16:29:06+01:00October 28th, 2024|

Pomegranate a Symbolic Fruit in Moroccan Cuisine Pomegranates hold significant cultural and agricultural importance in Morocco. The cultivation of pomegranates can be traced back centuries, with Moroccan farmers employing traditional methods alongside modern agricultural practices to enhance yield and quality. In regions such as [...]

15 10, 2023

Harvesting season for dates 

2023-12-11T00:11:17+01:00October 15th, 2023|

Harvesting season for dates (a symbolic fruit in Moroccan & Islamic culture)  We all love to eat luscious plump dates. They are rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals, and keep for months without refrigeration. Dates are the fruit of a desert palm tree that [...]

28 11, 2019

The team, their dreams and passions – n°3

2019-11-28T13:12:21+01:00November 28th, 2019|

Dreams and passion Chef Houssam demonstration Get to know the team members of the Fez Cooking School, how they live their lives in the medina in Fez, why they are here and what they aspire to. They are honest from the heart. We are [...]

7 10, 2019

Honeyed Cardoons

2019-10-07T17:43:28+02:00October 7th, 2019|

What are cardoons? Cardoons are closely related to artichokes and are part of the thistle family. Unlike the artichoke, where you would eat the flower bud, the stems are the tasty part of a cardoon. Cardoons take some careful prepping, but they're definitely worth the [...]