British food writer Annisa Helou grew up in Beirut, half Syrian and half Lebanese, but now lives in London. She has the uncanny talent for bringing the foods of the Middle East, North Africa, and the Mediterranean right up under your nose. There's no escape. You will salivate and long for things you can't even pronounce. She writes a delightful blog that's set up for casual browsing, much like turning the pages of a book. Beware, it can get adictive. Today's entry: fresh pistachios. Now, there's an idea...

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