CEDAR FLAVORS – LEBANESE COOKING CLASS WITH A LOCAL FAMILY IN BEIRUT

In Beirut, cooking is synonymous with opening your heart.

Each ingredient has a story, and each dish is a way to embrace the guest.

The experience begins in an authentic Lebanese home, where a family welcomes you as if you were part of it. The aroma of warm spices fills the air: cumin, fresh mint, sumac, garlic. The kitchen becomes a place of sharing and tradition.

Mezzes, tabbouleh, hummus, kibbeh, and homemade pita bread are prepared. The recipes aren't written down: they're passed down by heart, amid laughter and stories. Hands move with intuition and love, teaching not only how to cook, but how to feel.

The table is set with generosity and attention to detail. There are dishes to share, warm bread fresh from the oven, and herbal tea that perfumes the after-dinner meal. Outside, the city pulses with its blend of modernity and ancient roots.

If you'd like to learn more about the history of Lebanese cuisine, we recommend this article from the Arab World Institute: Lebanese culinary tradition.

Cooking in Beirut is understanding that the most important food is the bond

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