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When speaking of Beirut, one cannot but mention its delicious desserts drizzled with syrup, or filled with ashta, decorated with pistachio, orange blossoms, almonds and pine seeds. However, it is difficult to point out desserts that are strictly Beiruti as the sweets in town have become popular all over the country with different versions and twists that vary from one region to another.
Mabelle Chedid is the president of The Food Heritage Foundation, a Lebanese non-profit organization that aims at preserving, documenting and reviving Lebanon’s traditional heritage.