tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post8605315087277464251..comments2024-03-28T00:18:34.165-07:00Comments on Flavors of the Sun: Za'atar: A Taste of the Middle EastVictoria Challancinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12134176847832992178noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post-74851628047007189412012-04-24T10:32:55.419-07:002012-04-24T10:32:55.419-07:00I always love stopping by because I learn a little...I always love stopping by because I learn a little history on food each visit. I love using za'atar and sumac in recipes. I find that each time I purchase both products they can be so different in taste.Karen (Back Road Journal)http://backroadjournal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post-20110499974326998502012-04-16T10:34:22.702-07:002012-04-16T10:34:22.702-07:00Very nice! I have a recipe for the flat bread you ...Very nice! I have a recipe for the flat bread you mention which is high on my to-do list. And I will come back to your recipe when I am ready to make my own za'atar. Thank you so much for contributing to WHB.Simona Carinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621645217450504400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post-15457961544534222052012-04-15T06:13:24.272-07:002012-04-15T06:13:24.272-07:00Sawsan, thanks for reminding me the name for pita ...Sawsan, thanks for reminding me the name for pita with za'atar--I do remember them being called manoush by Lebanese friends. I should go back and add that!Victoria Challancinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134176847832992178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post-12804957408042462842012-04-15T06:09:48.580-07:002012-04-15T06:09:48.580-07:00Lorraine, I love quail eggs with dukkah, but never...Lorraine, I love quail eggs with dukkah, but never thought to serve them with za'atar. Thanks for the idea!Victoria Challancinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134176847832992178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post-87831878594318933512012-04-15T05:17:08.042-07:002012-04-15T05:17:08.042-07:00Very nice post Victoria. Although I'm familiar...Very nice post Victoria. Although I'm familiar with Za'atar, it's not something I keep at hand but now that I see the ingredients ... I guess I do, but just not to together in a blend. Love the addition of sesame seeds. And all the wonderful uses you suggest!FOODaloguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355740020698779655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post-46319989358782919522012-04-14T23:51:04.478-07:002012-04-14T23:51:04.478-07:00Thank you for the fascinating history behind za...Thank you for the fascinating history behind za'atar! I had a mix of my own in my cupboard and I love it served with quail eggs :)Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post-62786109819199815802012-04-14T23:48:35.219-07:002012-04-14T23:48:35.219-07:00Thank you for the creative uses for zaatar. I real...Thank you for the creative uses for zaatar. I really love zaatar and you are right, ready mixes are not really authentic.<br />I love it on top of pita, it is called manousheh :)Sawsanhttp://chefindisguise.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post-56201682741351930962012-04-14T18:30:16.202-07:002012-04-14T18:30:16.202-07:00I just found your blog and was really surprised to...I just found your blog and was really surprised to find za'atar. I do use it but never made it myself. Thanks for the inspiration!Marina@Picnic at Marinahttp://www.picnicatmarina.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post-36187481540200565072012-04-14T16:48:35.375-07:002012-04-14T16:48:35.375-07:00Those olives look really good!Those olives look really good!Chompchomphttp://www.chompchomp.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post-34681534347795049652012-04-14T13:59:25.873-07:002012-04-14T13:59:25.873-07:00I had never thought to make my own za'atar. T...I had never thought to make my own za'atar. Thanks so much for the recipe and all the information on this product and its versatility. I love the look of your homemade pita bread and with the za'atar on it, it would have an amazing flavour xxHotly Spicedhttp://hotlyspiced.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post-49610033314564766512012-04-14T05:52:01.380-07:002012-04-14T05:52:01.380-07:00Mark, Thank you for your comments and thank you fo...Mark, Thank you for your comments and thank you for exposing me to Bella's blog (I wish she had a subscription option!). Let me know if it sharpens your mind--I'm still working on it ; )Flavors of the Sunhttp://flavorsofthesun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post-20110592746000757002012-04-14T05:50:43.245-07:002012-04-14T05:50:43.245-07:00Eha,
I always appreciate your thoughtful comments....Eha,<br />I always appreciate your thoughtful comments. Thank you!Flavors of the Sunhttp://flavorsofthesun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post-39441515668169574552012-04-13T21:43:57.646-07:002012-04-13T21:43:57.646-07:00Thanks for the background on za'atar, Victoria...Thanks for the background on za'atar, Victoria. I was introduced to the spice blend in recipes from Bella at AdventuressHeart.com, so it's good to finally know the history. <br /><br />Will have to try it out with pita bread and olive oil to see if it sharpens my mind:)Markhttp://www.seasonwithspice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2527477405539834543.post-39115428004910466232012-04-13T20:22:13.954-07:002012-04-13T20:22:13.954-07:00Thank you so much for your za'atar recipe. Di...Thank you so much for your za'atar recipe. Discovered the wonderful taste of this about a decade ago, but have always used a store bought mixture. And even more 'thank you's for all the ways to use this delightful spice mix. I have yet to grill fish with it and mean to try it on the chicken salad with pine nuts soonest!Ehanoreply@blogger.com