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No trip to Tunisia is complete without visiting the little doughnut store in Sidi Bou Said. We went three times I think this summer to stock up the sugared delights.

It is amazing how many doughnuts this little (tiny even) store makes. Location is of course everything and there is definitely no escape from the wafts of sweetness that escape into the small and narrow streets or the massive lines that it creates.

The buildings next to it are now also selling food, but who in their right mind wouldn’t want to taste these dreamy circles? We even took some home for my mother in law who had not been there for years and she was very happy!

The sad thing is that they are only something to enjoy in Tunisia. My Tunisian friend tried to make them several times, and once we had a co-collaboration but it was a failed badly. I suppose that the summer temperatures of 44°C have something to do with it compared to our cold homes in The Netherlands. In the event that you have successfully been able to recreate these brilliant bundles of yeast please share the link in the comments.

The month of Ramadan starts today and you might be looking for something special or different to cook for your guests the comming month. Here are some links to delicious recipes and tips for Ramadan.

Wishing you all a Ramadan Kareem!

Orange Lentil Soup (Shorabat Adas) on epicurious.com

Tastira (Tunisian Fried Peppers and Eggs) on allrecipes.com

Chicken Sticks on simple-easy-recipes.com

Easy date square on simple-easy-recipies.com

Pakistani Potato Chicken on allrecipes.com

Spicy Carrots on about.com

Easy sides:
Dates, cut the date, remove the pit and replace with butter
Bread and dips, cut or tear bread and fill a bowl with oil and one with honey

Last week my mother stopped by on her way to share a special something she had received as a thank you. Wow, in the dark coloured bag was a box of the real Sacher Torte! It was a real treat to unbox these super deluxe chocolate treats. I did not expect them to be so rich, unfortunately way to rich for my liking. It was nice to be able to have a little piece of Vienna, if you want you can order you own online!

When the temperature rises why not grab a tasty piece of fruit instead of a ice-cream? The benefits of fresh fruit are obvious but one thing is that if you are eating ice-cream the satisfaction factor is always only temporary,  where as fruit will keep your body running longer and healthier. My favourite are most definitely chilled water melon or fresh pineapple.

In Tunisia watermelons are so common that they even eat watermelons with bread! It’s a staple food in the summer.

Years ago I went to Fiji and there you can buy fresh cold pineapple at the bus station in Suva, it’s one of my food highlights of the Islands. And of course the mango’s that hung on the tree in the yard, that was just pure luxury!

What is your favourite summer fruit?