I have made a habit of asking people I encounter here where they are from. I enjoy learning their stories. Are they Jordanian? Palestinian? Iraqi?
With a population of over 50% Palestinians and other various immigrants, I figure there is a good chance they might not be from Jordan. If they happen to be, their response […]
Small puffs of white materialized in the light blue sky, a site virtually unseen here between the months of May and October. A thick layer of dust covers all surfaces begging the clouds to emerge from their hibernation and make their long awaited appearance signaling that the rainy season is […]
Jordanian figs are delicious, and there are more ways to enjoy them than simply popping them in your mouth. Try this blue cheese stuffed fig recipe!
My mother just came to Jordan for a visit and the one thing she wanted to take home with her; dates. Why? Because dates from the Middle East are awesome! We are always thrilled when date season comes around. My three year old son will eat them until you make […]
“Is this a relative?” I ask our Jordanian host, motioning to a large portrait of a mustachioed man. Though not on par with Panayot Hitov, his ‘stache could have given Sam Elliott a run for his money.
“That’s my brother,” replied Marwan. “Look at that mustache… He used to be a man! Then his […]
In The Avengers, Tony Stark asks, “You ever try shawarma?… I don’t know what it is, but I want to try it.”
Well, Tony Stark, you are in for a treat. Shawarma is one of the reasons I love living in Jordan. After watching The Avengers, I decided to stroll down […]
