Moroccan Mint Tea with Thyme

Morocco is a dry country. Not dry as in boring, but dry in the prohibiton-era sense of the word: there’s no booze.

While not legally banned, drinking is seriously frowned-upon by the country’s Muslim majority. At least in theory. Heather and I scouted out our fair share of dingy basement liquor stores, with unmarked doorways and clerks that didn’t look you in the eyes. They would wrap up bottles of wine beyond recognition, to avoid unwanted attention on the way home. These shady little shops were, without exception, packed with Moroccans. People want their Heineken, they just don’t want their neighbours to know about it.

The Irishman in Paris – a unique cocktail for St. Patrick’s Day

I love St. Patrick’s Day as much as much as the next gal, but green beer doesn’t hold a lot of appeal for me.

I’ve wanted to try out St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur for ages, and this seemed like a good opportunity! St. Germain is a liquer from France, and its motto is la vie parisienne en bouteille. I think that’s accurate: it’s floral, sweet, and pretty luxurious. It’s quickly become a household favourite, and I can’t wait to christen our patio with an elderflower sangria.

Wine Review – Smoking Loon Old Vine Zinfandel

I am by no measure a wine connoisseur. Not at all.

I do, however, appreciate wine – especially when it’s easy to drink, tasty, and pretty reasonably priced. I’m planning to recommend wine, beer, and other beverages that I enjoy here on The Basil Kitchen.