I believe food reflects a culture just as much as its religion or language. Tradition, landscape, climate and history all play a part in creating what is known as a culture's ethnic food. Most of the holidays I celebrate revolve around some food tradition. A giant roast turkey that has been cooking for hours, cream cheese and fruit blintzes made from scratch on Christmas morning or creamy deviled eggs for Easter.
In a couple days it will be the beginning of Ramadan. Though I don't celebrate Ramadan, I am fascinated by the traditional dishes as well as the important role that food plays during this time. Gathering with family and friends after fasting from sun up to sun down, I can only imagine how delicious the food must taste.
Planning ahead for Ramadan? Here area a couple ideas taken from our online vault of recipes.
Some other great links to blogger's Ramadan recipes:
Comments
August 21, 2009
Our neighbors growing up celebrated Ramadan. I couldn't fathom HOW they went all day without food. And Ramadan is LONG! I think I'd die!