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Extra! Kasbah Chronicles, November 2015
Rain! Sun! Santa Anas in November! Ocean water at 70 degrees, also in November? El Nino is really rearing its head! All I can say at this moment, is that I still do a little rain dance when water actually FALLS FROM THE SKY! My sweet Scottie, Olive, now 12 years...
The Kasbah Chronicles/ September 2015
Musings: Well, I did it! Conquered seasickness and visited Alaska with my mother. You may recall I asked for ideas for shore excursions in my last newsletter. Thank you to those who acted upon that request. Our 7-day Holland America cruise was an unexpected pleasure....
A recipe for summer: Tahini with a Moroccan Twist
Especially goodmade with the FRESH tahini from The Spice Way spice store, in Encinitas, CA. Tahini ground on the premises! www.thespiceway.com Kitty’s Tahini with Grilled Eggplant and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with a Moroccan twist Makes about 1 cup 1/3 cup tahini 1/4 to 1/3...
Morocco Travel Links August 2015
I am always available for a phone consultation anytime. Simply contact me, and we can set up an interview after you go through Paypal to pay the fee. I recently came across these links that provide the very latest and HIPPEST information on what's happening in...
Summer updates and a trip to Catalina Island
View from Mr Wrigley's casino (THE Mr. Wrigley chewing-gum) NO gambling allowed “Only 26 miles across the sea” . . . but decades removed from the mainland. Even though we have lived in California since 1973, we had never been to Catalina! Rather than the classic “26...
The Kasbah Chronicles May 2015
OOOPS: I had first written in my April Enewsletter that my presentation at the Cardiff Library would take place on April 21, 2015 ( I sent out a second message with the correct date.) Two, sharp-eyed readers caught the error. It is on THURSDAY May 21, at...
The Kasbah Chronicles May 2015
OOOPS: Two, sharp-eyed readers of my newsletter caught the mistake: I announced my presentation for April 21, 105 when in reality, it is taking place on MAY 21, at the Cardiff Library (see below). I did send out a correction right after the original message. I...
The Kasbah Chronicles April 2015
Exciting news! I am to be a guest on A Growing Passion, a wonderful garden show hosted by Nan Sterman on San Diego's KPBS station. Nan has gathered a number of "experts" who will show and tell how to preserve the harvest. Should be fun! The show airs Thursday,...
Dar Zitoun, our family riad in Azemmour, is up for sale
DAR ZITOUN RIAD FOR SALE: Please share this link with anyone around the world who might be interested: www.darzitounriad.com. Details on the dedicated website.
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,...
HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2014 (with recipes!)
Another shot from my most recent trip to Morocco: A cup of Starbucks Coffee at the HUGE Morocco Mall in Casablanca. A little cafe nearby serves mint tea, thank goodness! May you find much to celebrate this holiday season (preferably with a champagne toast.) As...