Living and Traveling in Jordan
The Young, the Old, the West, the East - it seems chocolate is a common treat everywhere in the world and enjoyed by all kinds of people. No matter the occasion, or even if there isn't an occasion, chocolate can heal the soul and bring a smile on your kid's face. There are plenty of …
The most common Arabic/Jordanian sweets are probably Kunafeh, Baklawa, Warabat, and Ma'amoul of all kinds. There is probably much more and it is usually really good. Kunafeh Kunafeh is a mix of cheese, sweet fried rice noodles, sugar syrup, and mixed nuts. The best Kunafeh is to be found at Jabri, Habiba, Nafisa, or Sahel Al-Akhdar. All of …
Here is a list of my favorite bakeries in Amman. Some of them are traditional as Sufra Bakery in Swefiah, some more experimental such as Foron Rex or Boutique Bakery, and some international (German Bakery, Crumz) as well as a mix of local and international offers (Bakery at Centro Supermarket). I do really like the …
Tea - شاي Tea is a very common drink for all kinds of occasions. It is either served in a cup or more often in a short, small glass without handle called "Istikan", probably derived from East-Tea-Can. Some Arabs drink tea extremely dark, here in Jordan they tend to add a lot of sugar. When …
