Global Table Adventure

Monday Meal Review: Qatar

October 22, 2012 By Sasha Martin 9 Comments

This week we hosted a Fairies around the World party. There were two main reasons, only one of which had anything to do with fairies. First of all, the party was a way to quell my motherly distress over the fact that my husband, my daughter, and I all have birthdays in the middle of summer (which, in Oklahoma means suffering through 112 degree days). In other words, we have no other option than to spend our birthdays submerged in water (or suffer in air conditioning, which I have little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Monday Meal Review, Qatar

Recipe: Cinnamon Buttered Dates | Al Rangina

October 21, 2012 By Sasha Martin 15 Comments

I'm not a particularly picky person, except when it comes to dates and men. I lucked out in the man department when I married my best friend 4 1/2 years ago... but I'm still working on learning to love dates. While I certainly love going to dinner and a movie, taking long walks on the beach, and enjoying romantic hikes in the forest... I don't much care for date dates. The black, oblong super sweet kind of date that one eats. Dates are one of the major foods grown in Qatar, so the time has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Fruit, International Recipes, Potluck Friendly, Qatar, Vegetarian

Recipe: Cumin Seed Potatoes | Batata b’kamun

October 19, 2012 By Sasha Martin 6 Comments

When I look up at the turmeric-colored leaves that dangle in our now somewhat skeletal trees, I know I need a change. I crave something warm, comforting and full of spice. But I need it to happen quick, so I can run back outside, lay on my back, and watch those leaves shimmy and shake on their way down to the ground. Unless, I can find a compromise. A quick recipe I can bring on a picnic. One that can stand up to a chilly autumn afternoon and a toddler who recently got a big girl … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Potatoes, Potluck Friendly, Qatar, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Stuffed Grape Leaves | Warak Enab

October 18, 2012 By Sasha Martin 12 Comments

Time and time again I've failed to entice Ava with stuffed grape leaves. I tried back when we cooked Armenia, when the grape leaves were laced with an intoxicating blend of cinnamon, allspice and currants and she was an innocent, unquestioning 8-month old. Let's just say she wasn't ready - neither for the somewhat chewy outer "skin," nor the mystery of what was inside. Little kids like to know what mom is feeding them. Not one to give up easily, I spent the last 3 years casually pushing them … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Finger Food, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Potluck Friendly, Qatar, Rice, Sandwiches/Wraps/Packets, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables/Pulses, Vegetarian

Menu: Qatar (w/ giveaway)

October 17, 2012 By Sasha Martin 20 Comments

I'm telling you right now: there's something in the air. It's that thing that makes me want to snuggle under the comforter and watch the leaves fall off the trees with one eye cracked and a steaming teacup nearby. There's just one problem. It was 85F yesterday. Here's the deal: even though summer is being stubborn, I'm moving on. I don't care what the weather may be - if the leaves are red, then you can find me in bed with more blankets than I really need. Just because. And I might … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Menu Wednesday, Qatar

About the food of Qatar

October 16, 2012 By Sasha Martin 4 Comments

Pictures of some of the West Bay buildings. Photo by Kangxi emperor6868.

I can't believe we've arrived at Q. With one year and one month remaining in our Adventure, I am face to face with a tiny country jutting out into the Persian Gulf, east of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. This is Qatar's week at the Global Table. Qatar. Just saying it makes me feel like I'm rounding third base, with my eye on the home run. Which, in turn, makes me a little sad, becausenow all I can think about is how little remains of this Adventure to eat the world. But Qatar has an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Qatar, Travel Tuesday