In the Media
The Kasbah Chronicles February 2015
Musings Who would ever think of endowing apostrophes and commas with human attributes? If you have time to spare, take a look at Eats, Shoots and Leaves, a brilliant little book that will have you rolling on the floor with laughter. Am I the only one? I am embarrassed...
Cooking Classes and Appearances 2015
Thursday, May 21, 2015: Cardiff Library Cardiff CA 6PM Saturday, May 23: Macy's School of Cooking Camino de la Reina, San Diego Noon-1:30PM March 2015: Cal State Northridge: Art History dept April: Vista High School: Moroccan cuisine Classes and Book signings: Monday,...
Kitty quoted in Moroccan magazine
November 2014: Imagine my surprise when in Casablanca when friends and neighbors Yves and Marie Paule asked me. “Have you seen your name in the new magazine Zamane?” I hadn’t, but was honored to be credited in an article on Estebanico/Al Zemmouri, the man from...
October 2014 update
I will be on my way to the real kasbah when you read this. As many of you know, I haven't been there in four years, an eternity for me. Dar Zitoun awaits on the banks of the Mother of Spring. I was thrilled last month to be interviewed for NPR's The Salt Blog, where...
AUGUST 15, 2014/FIFTY YEARS IN THE US
Of course, this is a momentous date only for me, and for my mother. I just wanted to hare what being an American means to me after 50 years! This piece was first published in the Los Angeles Times, pre-Internet, I believe! AUGUST 15, 2014 An Immigrant’s story...
CHARMOULA marinade served at White House Dinner!
You'll find a recipe for this classic Moroccan marinade in each of my books! Obama Welcomes African Leaders for Unusual Dinner WASHINGTON — Aug 5, 2014, 10:49 PM ET White House dinner "The menu featured a largely American-style dinner with hints of Africa sprinkled...
ALO Magazine/Mint Tea and Minarets
MInt Tea and MInarets and recipes reviewed in http://www.alomagazine.com/culture/cuisine/MoroccanCuisine/ Alo magazine is dedicated to the Middle East and North Africa: “ALO magazine has served as a forum for understanding the Middle Eastern culture and a tool for...
Alimentum, The Literature of Food, reviews Mint Tea and Minarets
I am a fan of Alimentum, an online magazine dedicated to the Literature of Food. The editors try their best to showcase some of the best food writing around. I was doubly thrilled with their review of Mint Tea and Minarets. So here it is, and do visit their website....
After the fires/May 2014
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...
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...
Los Angeles Arboretum, P.S.
I had fun, and so did the participants. Even the peacocks joined in, parading around the patio, and screeching their approval (I'd like to believe!) On Apr 10, 2014, at 3:50 PM, Jill Berry wrote:Hi Kitty – . . . Thank you for a fabulous class yesterday which was...
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...