Eating Our Way Through Morocco

There was a lot to love about our visit to Morocco.  The weather was beautiful.  The culture was rich and vibrant.  The people were very nice.  But the food was the star of the trip.

The French influence on the culture has created a land where the bread is plentiful and delicious.  The Arab culture and spices create dishes that are fresh and savory.  The most amazing meals we ate were the meat and chicken tajines.  Tajine is a stew like dish cooked slowly over a grill in an earthenware pot on a bed of oil, with piles of vegetables and spices.  I had one every day we were in Morocco and every one was awesome. 

And then there are the pastries.  We sampled some delectable treats this morning while sipping fresh squeezed orange juice and amazing coffee at a little place in the Medina here in Casablanca.  Sitting in the along the cobblestone street watching people flow past on their way to the market was one of those “can you believe this” moments.  I wish I could describe just how cool it was and just thinking about it is making my mouth water.

Add in the snacking on street food that included some of the best olives I’ve ever eaten, some nuts coated in a glaze and topped with sesame seed and great pizza and it’s easy to understand why I feel like I have a “dinner baby” right now.   I should be swimming to Spain just to be able to fit into my jeans.

Carbs, carbs and more carbs.

Chicken tajine.

Piping hot tajines.

Olives in the market.