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Valentine’s Day Moroccan Feast

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 by Moumen Nouri

Celebrate Romance, Moroccan-style at Kous Kous! Enjoy the intimate ambiance and our special Valentine’s Feast with your special someone… $45 per person.

A Moroccan Classic: The Tajine

Monday, January 23rd, 2012 by Moumen Nouri

Chances are, if you’ve ever eaten Moroccan food, you’ve eaten a tajine. Aside from cous cous, tajine is perhaps the best-known dish to originate from Morocco. The word tajine is used to describe a type of cooking pot as well as any number of one-dish meals.

The blossoms on Seville oranges. Image courtesy of Feminine Things.

Orange Blossom Water

Friday, November 18th, 2011 by Moumen Nouri

Among the many wonderful scents and flavors you’re likely to experience in Morocco is orange blossom water. This common ingredient in Arab and Mediterranean cooking…

Video ~ From Marrakech to San Diego

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 by Moumen Nouri

My good friends, the very talented Lamiaa Chaszeyka and Clay Chaszeyka, produced this video for their upcoming documentary about Moroccans living in the U.S.

Winemaking in Morocco

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 by Moumen Nouri

Considering Islam’s provision against alcohol and Morocco’s 98% Muslim population, Morocco might seem like an unlikely winemaking region. However, the industry is flourishing, with Moroccan winemakers producing about 40 million bottles a year.

Argan Trees and The Goats Who Climb Them

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 by Moumen Nouri

If you travel to the south of Morocco, you’re likely to see some strange trees growing there. Or rather, some strange tree inhabitants. The trees are argan, and their unlikely companions are goats.

A Moroccan Custom: Mint Tea

Monday, August 1st, 2011 by Moumen Nouri

Mint tea is to Moroccans as black tea is to the British. As one of the largest importers of tea worldwide, we drink it after every meal and throughout the day, and serving tea to guests is a fundamental sign of hospitality in Morocco.

Recipe: Preserved Lemons

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 by Moumen Nouri

One of my favorite things about owning a restaurant is educating my customers about the wonderful foods and customs Morocco has to offer. Today I want to show you how to make a common ingredient to the Moroccan kitchen, preserved lemons. You will need: 8-12 thin-skinned, new-season lemons that have not been waxed, plus 2 [...]

Recipe: Moumen’s Harissa

Monday, July 11th, 2011 by Moumen Nouri

Moroccan cooking is full of spices, but it is not spicy. Because we cook our dishes for the entire family, we make them mild enough for everyone to enjoy, including our kids. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take the heat! Our favorite condiment in Morocco is called harissa, and it’s our version of hot [...]

The Music of Morocco

Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 by Moumen Nouri

Music in Morocco is diverse, with over 25 different types being produced today. Many of these have undergone changes over time, including fusion with other genres such as jazz. As in the United States, different moods, traditions, and cultural events can dictate the style of music people listen to. In religious ceremonies, for example, Arab [...]

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