Honey & Saffron Guide
Luqaimat, balaleet, asida, khanfaroosh and saqo – five classic Qatari sweets, and how honey and saffron give each one its taste and colour.
A simple guide to honey from Kashmir and northern Pakistan – Sidr (Ber), Acacia, Mustard, Clover and Eucalyptus – and how they differ in taste, colour and use.
Solid, grainy honey is not spoiled or fake. Here is why honey crystallizes, which types do it faster, and how to make it smooth again.
From regag and chebab to luqaimat and dates – seven classic ways families in Qatar enjoy honey at breakfast, and which honey fits each one.
Fridge or cupboard? Simple rules to keep honey, honeycomb, saffron and chocolate dates at their best in Qatar's heat.
Thoughtful gifts for Eid, Ramadan, visits and colleagues — from Sidr honey to chocolate-coated Medjool dates.