The lingering smell of smoke from the terrible fires in San Marcos (about 7miles east of us) has evaporated. The breeze swept away the film of burnt ash that covered our patio. What a sinking, heartsick feeling to stand on our rooftop terrace and view the...
Media Room
Estebanico/Al Zemmouri, “our” hero, the man from Azemmour
I realized recently that I have never posted anything about this fascinating figure who hails from AZEMMOUR, where our riad, Dar Zitoun, is located. Not only that, but the story of Estebanico/Al Zemmouri's extraordinary achievements reach the shores of the Gulf...
Heritage Radio Network interview April 2014
Cathy Erway hosts the most informative radio show "Eat your Words" on the Heritage Radio Network out of Brooklyn, New York. Mint Tea and Minarets, and Moroccan cuisine are the subjects of this episode. http://goo.gl/pPIrU0 // OR...
Writer’s Digest Critique, October 2013
I entered Mint Tea and Minarets in the following contest, and though it didn't win, I appreciated the critique: 21st Annual Writer’s Digest Annual Self-Published Book Awards Entry Title: Mint Tea + Minarets: a banquet of Moroccan Memories ...
Reviews and Awards for Mint Tea and Minarets
Jumping ahead: Mint Tea and Minarets is in the running for: December 21, 2013 GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOKS AWARDS 2013 YOU ARE THE WINNER IN U S A YOU QUALIFY FOR THE NEXT “GOURMAND BEST IN THE WORLD” COMPETITION WITH Mint Tea and Minarets. A...
Author of the Day December 26th on Cookstr.com!
Take a break from the Xmas celebrations and visit Cookstr.com. There , you will find loads and loads of recipes to inspire you for your New Year's Eve bash--and many other occasions. Yours truly will be the featured author that same day On Dec 22, 2012, at 3:38 PM,...
Happy 100th Julia Child!
Happy 100th Birthday Julia Child! This month, the culinary world is celebrating what would have been Julia’s 100th birthday. The occasion calls for sharing my own “Julia” memories. As a novice food writer, I pitched a story on Julia to a local magazine a...
Thoughts on the Olympics and more!
The big news is that Mint Tea and Minarets: A Banquet of Moroccan Memories, is off to the printer’s. A hard copy of the book, as well as a flip book, will be available soon on the Mint Tea and Minarets page. The opening ceremonies of the London Olympics take me back...
Send good vibes for Mint Tea and Minarets please!
Mint Tea and Minarets, a memoir of Morocco with recipes, the project that has taken up 10 years of my life is a finalist in the San Diego Book Awards. Please send good vibes my way on June 9th, the day the winners are announced! My musings on muguet des...
Listen to Kitty on Web Chats, Podcasts
Should you be sitting in front of your computer at these designated times, you can chat with me about Moroccan cuisine. Monday, April 7, 2014: 1PM Eastern www. HeritageRadioNetwork.Org Show: Eat Your Words with Cathy Erway. The first web chat will...