My American grandmother introduced me to Jackass! She came into the room and whispered hysterically: " Beth you've gotta come see this!" So, I dropped whatever I was doing and followed her anxiously, wondering what she was going on about? Then... I saw two men with bleach white bums running wildly across the screen, yelling out obscenities while my grandmother was on the floor in tears! I was petrified. Well, I tell a lie. I was amused...Well...
These baby aubergines are part of the Lebanese mouneh or preserving and pickling process for the winter months. They are vegetarian, gluten-free and so moreish. I've heard it's a good idea to eat them straight from the jar, oil dripping all over your chin and your once-worn silk ruffle shirt, not even giving it a moments notice- till the jar is empty. Then you're screwed. No, I'm not speaking from experience. But, you can also try serving them...
Although, this entire month is dedicated to Lebanon and all its glory, I must interrupt the regularly scheduled programming with a jamming post that doesn't have a lot to do with any particular country, as far as we are aware, that is. My dad's wife is Moldovan and has an impressive recipe box. She's inspired me many-a-times. This specific recipe comes from her; she got it from her mother; who got it from her mother; But, it's not Moldovan....