At
the start of 2009, I would like to wish you, on behalf of all the team at PSCM,
health, happiness and success.Our
column “Chef on Show” features Mohamed Ousti.His international experience has made him open to the world especially
as regards his cooking- that he himself
describes as “fusion” that is a cuisine with Mediterranean flavours.
During
a stop in Fes, we could not resist the
temptation of sharing our gourmet tour inthe lanes of the Rcif market. Colours,
smells and flavours dominated this sensual tour.
Our
“Scents and Flavours” section tells the fabulous story of the Black Truffles of
Tifzouine.This is the story of a
doctor, Dr Laqbaqbi who through much determination and effort, succeeded in
implanting, near Debdou in Eastern Morocco, the Perigord Truffle “the famous
black diamond” that inspires chefs and fascinates gourmets, lovers of
gastronomy and rare foodstuffs.
The
key word in “Choumicha’s Shopping Basket” is LIGHT.Following the classic, copious recipes of the
two previous editions, the first dedicated to Ramadan and the second to Aid el
Kebir, we offer you light pastry based recipes.In fact, all our pastries be they simple, short crust, flaky, choux,
warka (for pastilla) or filo – allow you to prepare entrees that conceal tender
fillings within their golden crunchy crusts. Served both hot or cold, they are
welcom during the winter months.
Our
variations around…presents savoury biscuits that will excite your tastebuds.
Delve
into our recipes and prepare for your friends and family fekkas with tuna,
green olives or olives and anchovies.Biscuits also include olives or seed mustaard while sesame seed
ghouribas aare flavoured with blue cheese.
We
visit Mohamed Boulagjam who carries the family torch and carries on the
traditional brochette restaurant started by his father Monsieur Brochette.They offer us one of the best loved meals in Morocco –
savory grills which are enjoyed, in a cloud of fragrant and appetising smoke,
with round loaves of Moroccan bread, mint tea and salads.Finally, meet us for a stay in Fes at riad
Palais Tazi and taste refined Fes cuisine with
one of the most beautiful backdrops imaginable – the Medina of Fes.
