Recently, I have embarked on a new adventure that was a vision of mine when the business got started: teaching other people non-Moroccan food. We have a great facility and the means to reach more than just tourists. I enjoy cooking and I have the patience it takes to be a teacher. Putting those 2 together helps me expand the business and build stronger relationships with some of the Nationals.
Our first "guinea pig" class was a success last week. I had 2 "very rookie" guys standing in front of me and we set out to make a fabulous Home Country meal. The dishes were:
Fried Chicken Nuggets and Steak Fingers
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Butter-Basil Corn
Three Dipping Sauces:
Spicy Wing Sauce
Teriyaki Sauce
Sweet Honey & Soy Sauce
The best/challenging part of the entire class was that we did everything in ARABIC! Needless to say, I learned a few new words that day that I haven't heard on the streets. Words like: to batter, the skin of potatoes, to fry, etc..
By the end of the class, I was making my mental menu of the next 6 gatherings that we will have. Obviously we will touch on some Italian, some Mexican, maybe some Chinese, but also thinking about Lebanese. Not only am I trying to teach them how to cook, but I too want to challenge myself with some new dishes.
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Congratulations, Chris. I can't wait to hear more details about that class! I'm sure it was quite amusing! And all in Arabic! Now that was an accomplishment! Forsa Saida on all future classes, teaching Southern American favorites.
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