{photojournal} You Say You Want a Revolution? My Egypt, in Photos
Egypt is on everyone’s minds right now, for good reason. I won’t make any political commentary, but I thought it would be a nice time to share some of my favorite photos from my...
Category: Africa + the Middle East
{recipe} Seven Spice Cake with Browned Butter Frosting
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a photo tour through the magical, mysterious souqs of Syria and Egypt. One of the most captivating areas for me in every souq was the spice area....
{photojournal} Scenes from a Mall? The Souqs of Syria and Egypt
A souq (sometimes spelled souk) is an Arabic name for a marketplace. The souqs of Syria are like none other, and thought to be the very best in the world. First, some scenes from...
Recent Comments