K is for Konafa

While I wrote about konafa bil gibna (konafa with cheese) in my book, it was not a variety of konafa that I had ever tried myself – until a couple of weeks ago! I… Read More →

H is for Halawa

Halawa tahiniya, or حلاوة  طحينية, is one of my favorite sweet snacks in Egypt. Halawa means “sweetness” in Arabic and is made from tahina, a sesame seed paste, and sugar. It is typically… Read More →

K is for Kahk

Kahk (or ka7k as it is also written to reflect the more accurate pronunciation of كحك for those familiar with Arabic) is a cookie traditionally prepared for eid celebrations, which began here in… Read More →

K: Konafa

K is for Konafa And with Ramadan just around the corner, there’s sure to be lots of konafa-eating soon! Konafa is one of my favorite Egyptian sweets, especially when crunchy and filled with… Read More →