Afghan breads
Afghan breads are as good as - some might say even better - than pitta bread for serving hot with Middle Eastern dips. Warm them quickly in the toaster, cut them into 2-inch wide strips and serve them to dab into a bowl of good olive oil or to chew with a handful of oil-cured black olives and a glass of wine.
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Greek & Middle East markets - 2 Mar 2011
There are probably more specifically Greece-focused markets in Baltimore than in Washington. But Middle East groceries generally stock a wide range of Greek products. read more...
Alternatives to pita bread - 1 Jul 2009
Looking for an alternative to pita? There are plenty. read more...
Indian & Sri Lankan markets - 29 Apr 2009
The cooking of the Indian sub-continent can seem complex. Lists of ingredients are often lengthy. But once you have them in stock, recipes are as simple as any other national cuisine. Find them at these markets, take any questions with you and ask for advice. You'll find store owners enthusiastic about helping. read more...
Greek specialties - 18 Mar 2009
It's not hard to find Greek specialties locally. They're stocked by most Middle East markets. The closest large Greek community is in Baltimore, with its markets and restaurants. But if you want to shop as though you were in Greece, head for International Market & Bakery on a Saturday. read more...
Shemali's - one of my favorite markets - 14 Apr 2008
Shemali's is a Lebanese delicatessen that has suffered, along with the Cleveland Park neighborhood around Wisconsin Ave, from the ditherings and delays in redevelopment of the Giant. It used to have a store in the parking lot of the supermarket, large enough to run a lunch counter that served the best bargain in sharwama and the best lentil soup in the District. But when Giant - around 5 years ago - closed down all the premises it leased out to increase its size, Shemali's disappeared to the medical building at 3301 New Mexico Ave NW. It's there you'll find all the Middle East goodies of its previous location. But no lunch counter. Don't despair, though. Gretta and Joseph Chemali (no, that's not a spelling mistake) can sell you a whole stuffed lamb... read more...
Persian markets - 21 Mar 2008
There are a surprising number of Persian supermarkets in the area, selling Persian and other Middle Eastern foods. read more...
Middle East cooking classes & eateries - 27 Nov 2007
Learn to cook - or eat - the way of the Middle East. read more...
Pizza - 27 Nov 2007
It hardly seems necessary, with all the home-delivery possibilities available, to make suggestions for pizza sources, but if you want to ignore those stuffed-crust, soft dough or crunchy crust confections with exotic topping combinations and tuck into the simple open sandwich style of the original Napolitan snack, there are some good home-made versions around. read more...
Afghan markets - 25 Nov 2007
There aren't many specifically Afghan markets in the area. But a lot of products common to Indian cuisine can be found in Indian markets. read more...
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