Good bye August 2013. We shall never see you again.

Algerian Kbab, 

Braaj / Mella

Many families in East Algeria as well as the capital make these lozenge-shaped sweets to welcome Spring. My grand mother remained faithful to this tradition her entire life.

Learn Crochet basics with Numidya - Videos-

I am neither an expect, nor am I a very experienced crocheter. I am a student myself, trying to learn and practise as much as possible when time permits.

I've written about the episode that brought me and the crochet hook together (here is a link).
I felt happy when dear sister of mine told me recently that she'd love to learn how to make dolls like Numidya. So, I thought why not? That inpired and motivated me to add this little entry to my blog, through which I'd like to share what I've learnt and provide resources that could possibly help you (the lovely people interested in learning crochet basics).
I hope this will be simple enough to get you started! 

To begin with, you need to practise two main aspects.

Review: The prophetic Medicine. (book)

This book was lent to me by my Yemeni best friend and dear sister, Dalia, who's a graduate of medicine and biology. I never got the chance to give be back to her yet, but hopefully one day i'd be able to return it. She has taught me so much about what's beneficial and what's harmful for our body. Her words still echo in my ears and mind. She was very soft, caring and mature.

 May God bring us together in happy occasions and bless our meetings and time. Amen. 

Kesra , Berber (Amazigh) Bread

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Baghreer (Thighrifine) for the afternoon.

Berbers LOVE samolina. Most of our traditional dishes are made of samolina, the rest consist of vegetables and legumes. (and no, we  eat neither rice nor Couscous everyday, our dishes are varied, but samolina's gotta be there whatever form it can take, let it be in Baghreer form today, mmm)

Popeye's kinda soup.

I learnt this recipe from my auntie Meriem in 2011. I always liked vegetable and legume soups, but I never knew about spinach one. At first, I didn't know whether I'd like it or not. It was one of Ramadan's days when I called my auntie to have some ideas on what to fix for supper. She suggested spinach soup, insisting that it was delicious. I didn't know how it was prepared, so she gave me the recipe, and came over to check the results. 

Wake up Algiers! It's Eid !!

Read: Saha l'idh nwen (Tamazight- Tifinagh alphabet)
Meaning: May your Eid be healthy and blessed. 

What's an Algerian Eid like? 

Eid gifts

Time really flies.... 




Ramadan this year went by so quickly, May God accept our repentance, good and deeds and may He forgive our mistakes and guide us to what's best for us.

My 2013 Ramadan table. (with an insight into a typical Algiers table.)

Some DYI decoration for Ramadan. 

Traditionally, in the city where I come from (Algies) Ramadan table is full of different kinds of food. The dishes usually consist of, but not limited to: 

Yarn over!