Lebanon is a small country hugging the shores of the eastern Mediterranean. It has been a crossroads of cultures since recorded history began. Lebanese cuisine is one of the most interesting in the Mediterranean region? It combines the sophistication and subtleties of European cuisines with the exotic ingredients of the Middle and Far East. Traditional food is based on local produce - olive oil, vegetables, grains, fruit and pulses. Beans and lentils, including the ever-present chickpeas, are an essential part of their diet. Lamb and chicken are preferred to mutton or beef. Many kinds of kebabs form a part of their famous mezze which is a varied and vast collection of appetisers.
The bold and daring heroes of legends are probably based on real people. Their adventures, battles, and romances all have roots in history. Yet the many tales told and written about legendary figures frequently add magical, mysterious elements to their lives and deeds. You can venture into this exciting world, too.
Added by: JustGoodNews | Karma: 4306.26 | Fiction literature | 29 January 2011
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Hill Towns by Anne Rivers Siddons
A single event in her childhood irrevocably marked Catherine Gaillard -- and made it impossible for her to leave her cloistered mountaintop town in Tennessee for the next thirty years. But her devotion to her husband, Joe, and her desire to forever put the incident behind her propel Cat on a life-changing trip to Italy. Making their way across the countryside of Tuscany with two other couples, Cat and Joe soon feel themselves pulled in different directions, and the fabric of their marriage begins to unravel. Expanding beyond the bounds of a carefree trip, their journey takes them deep into the heart of their relationship...and becomes the ultimate test of their love.
