While the culinary component of the A to Za’atar origin story starts when I enjoyed a degustation at Noma in 2013, the story of the brand goes back to the fall of 2015, when I was considering leaving my full-time job at NYUAD to concentrate […]
Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor. Enjoy, C. 2020 was most definitely a year to remember, although perhaps not always for the best reasons. However, the facts of the matter remain, the pandemic has impacted the way most people consume food. […]
So, in case you’ve never heard of The Tasting Class, friend Lindsay Trivers founded the company a few years ago in Dubai. Since then, she’s delivered countless at home wine tastings (I’ve been fortunate enough to attend a few) and professional wine education courses. Obviously, […]
Hello, reader! How are you? I realize this post is a bit overdue, and my apologies for keeping you in the dark. And even though you didn’t ask for it, I feel like there should be an explanation. You might have noticed a significant downturn […]
Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor. Enjoy, C. With Christmas fast approaching, you’ll likely be thinking about what you can get for your foodie pals! Friends who love food are great fun to buy for because there are so many options […]
Even though McSweeney’s didn’t accept this list, I enjoyed creating it! Thought I would share here, as there is really no other place that does lists like McSweeney’s. Feel free to add your own. It’s 2019, why are people using the bathroom barefoot? Spiderman: Into […]
A strange topic, maybe? Real talk: when it comes to butter, are you a snob? Or do you pick up whatever is on sale? Do you consider what is often the first thing to hit the pan, or is it a minor detail you’re not […]
Hi, I’m Courtney. In addition to this blog, I run an Instagram account called A to Za’atar (give me a follow if you haven’t already). Before we begin, ahem, a gentle reminder that I am NOT an Influencer. As part of my remit as a […]
A post that literally no one asked for… But one I still feel inspired to write. This post is part of a larger – sometimes internal, sometimes external – conversation I’ve been having. And a discussion I wish I’d had with myself a bit earlier in […]