Food History

Lisbon, a city famous for its charming cobblestone streets, vibrant Fado music, and delicious Portuguese custard tarts (pastéis de nata), has a new culinary star on the rise: hummus. While this creamy chickpea dip has long been a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, its popularity has skyrocketed in…

Lisbon’s streets are alive with flavour. From the sizzle of a freshly grilled Bifana to the sweet, crispy bite of a Pastel de Nata, our city tells its story through food. But as Lisbon’s culinary scene continues to blossom, a delicious, healthy, and soulful new chapter is being…

In the hills outside Damascus, there was once a woman named Um Salim, wrapped in a floral scarf, hands always dusted with flour, eyes shining with quiet strength. Every Friday, rain or shine, she would kneel beside her saj a domed griddle balanced on bricks and firewood –…

If you’ve never tried manakish (or mana’eesh), you’re in for a treat! These warm, freshly baked flatbreads topped with za’atar, cheese, meat, or sweet spreads are a beloved staple across the Levant – especially in Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. And now, thanks to Manakish – Tayybeh Express, you…