If you’re looking for your next cheat day, Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday” in English, is your ultimate option. In fact, the day exists purely in celebration of food and drink before the austere Lenten season sets in. This year, Mardi Gras falls on March 5, when thousands of tourists will descend upon New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA), heralded worldwide for […]
The sweetest and sappiest day of the year is just around the corner. Question is, are you ready? Valentine’s Day is formally Thursday, February 14, but in Lebanon, both the few days leading up to and trailing the holiday fall under Cupid’s dominion. Indeed, Lebanese love to love Lovers Day, so they extend it elastically in both directions. And what’s […]
Do you realize we’re already nearing the end of January? Just yesterday, we were bidding farewell to 2018, ushering in 2019, and dreaming up impossibly far-fetched resolutions. How’s that gym membership going? Did you shed 10{083e89c1cf3043eab891d93e33328d40e004afc9fc2041790bc0e648c7962721} of your body weight yet? Many of us are probably in the diet zone, struggling to achieve a beach body in time for the […]
Just as every year and season witnesses new trends in clothing on the fashion runway, the gourmet world experiences its own catwalk of what’s hot and what’s not, and here’s the low-down: 2019 belongs to the health-conscious. From shelf-stable probiotics to meatless snacks and guilt-free frozen novelties, there’s a little something for everyone, as long as you embrace change with […]
Whether you’re a courageous local who resides in Lebanon yearlong, or you’re an expat returning to the motherland for the holidays, one thing’s certain: Christmas around here holds unparalleled magic. From the resplendent lights hung up by municipalities in a bit of competitive flair, to the fantastic decorations gracing shop windows, malls, and residential buildings, this festive time of year […]
It’s officially December, which means holiday mode is ON! ‘Tis the season for sumptuous spreads of food, family, cold weather, and Christmas carols. Don’t forget the ultimate party favor to make it all wonderful. Did you guess wine? Indeed, there’s nothing like that bittersweet grape derivative to make the holidays – or any occasion, for that matter – a tad […]
Lebanese people have a knack for good food. This is no exaggeration. The fact of the matter is we have a rich cuisine that demands only the finest, freshest produce and meat. That kind of fussiness at the table forges a very discerning palate, which is why wherever we go in the world, we stick out like sore thumbs. Only […]
Fall is unmistakably here, and it’s not merely because Starbucks’ festive red and green cups are in stock. The crisp autumn air takes on a chilly bite at night, and we’re already being inundated by thunderstorms and flash floods. Apart from the weather, you know it’s fall in Lebanon with the harvest of olives and the accompanying pressing to make […]
With Halloween just around the corner, our thoughts naturally turn to the popular treats associated with the holiday. How about caramel-dipped apples? Or Jack-O’-Lanterns full of chocolate bars and lollipops? Popcorn balls are always a hit with the kids, and so are striped candy corn dressed in yellow, orange and white. But traditionally, it wasn’t about sugar-sweet indulgences and guilty […]
The month of October commemorates the fight against breast cancer, and equally important, public awareness about the disease, which is the second leading cause of cancer death for women around the world. Some folks will elect to walk for the movement, while others will sport a pink clothing item or pin every day to reinforce their support. We at Bitfood […]
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