MIDEAST MARKET/GROCERY TOUR--DISCOVERING NEW HIDDEN GEMS! السوق العربية

[@blanchetv]

Hope you enjoyed this tour! If you would like a part 2, are there any foods you would like me to demystify? Let me know in the comments below! And to get your copy of the Feast in the Middle East cookbook (only about 500 left!) click here: secure.mybookorders.com/mbo_index.php?isbn=9781545675113

[@Sishbadack]

Yes ! To part two ! This was fabulous ❣️

[@valerieneal2747]

This is exactly what I have been looking for ! I have c always been intrigued by the cuisines of the Middle East, and I was not aware of this fabulous market. I am headed to Palo Alto to shop here for spices, etc because this is definitely the place to shop. Thank you for educating me. And I will be ordering your cookbook❤

[@blanchetv]

Glad to help and happy it is driving distance for you! I appreciate your support!

[@mmhuq3]

Thank you for the video. Free Palestine !

[@karenmahan6979]

Oh, I wish we had a great middle-eastern store in our town near Savanna like this. This place looks wonderful! The only store we have is so small and barely has the essentials. Now I'm hungry!

[@blanchetv]

I found one for you--granted it doesn't look as big as the one I visited, but it might be a good place to start-- it's on 7064 Hodgson Memorial Dr Savannah, GA

[@allrightyougotit]

In Mexico we drink hibiscus as cold drink (is called jamaica water)

[@blanchetv]

Wow Jamaica water you taught me something new! =)

[@idakattan8089]

Thank you Blanche so much for all those recommendations. I know I can always count on you for healthy recipes and recommendations. You are a walking Google for nutrition and healthy living and eating!

[@blanchetv]

Thank you dear love to help in any way I can!

[@helengreen6724]

This was a fabulous video, Blanche. Part II would be nice. Thank you

[@blanchetv]

Thanks for your feedback! =)

[@irahandwerker8557]

love the video and everything in the store years ago i used to grow and sell cousa squash and persian cucumbers to a couple mideast markets in my region

[@danq.5140]

Blanche, thank you for looking so fabulous while shopping 😊 Also, which is your favourite za'taar? I'm currently using a Jerusalem blend. Maybe you could do a video on the differences and usage?

[@blanchetv]

Great idea and thank you =) Naturally I am partial to Palestinian za'atar, but there are nuances between countries. LOVE you suggestion I might do a za'atar review with mama Vera (seriously!!)

[@danq.5140]

@blanchetv Great! I tried figuring out what the differences were based on ingredients. The only thing I noticed was the amount of sumac changed.

[@SIR46661]

Can’t wait for this show. One thing I noticed is that Vimto soft drinks are super popular ! I don’t care for soda but I buy a case of Vimto often.

[@blanchetv]

Never tried it, what does it taste like?

[@SIR46661]

@@blanchetv Kind of a fruit flavor drink but much more superior! They are in all of the Mid East stores. I first saw them in London in the 1980’s. The shopkeeper told me they sell well for during Ramadan, after the fast. However as a Christian I love it too. They come in a red can. They also sell it as a concentrate in a bottle that you can add a couple spoonfuls to either water or another drink.

[@blanchetv]

Going to look for that next time thanks for the tip! =) @@SIR46661

[@monarchyinternationalrealt113]

Blanche milady (as an old English man would say) I take my hat 🎩 off to you!!! YOU ARE AWESOME ! 👏🤩😎 Thanks so much for the recommendations and for sharing your insights when it comes to Palestinian products and Middle Eastern food. It is greatly appreciated. God bless your heart/soul !!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@blanchetv]

Aww thank you--I appreciate your feedback! ;)

[@sarab1952]

I love all our food and spices and deserts. I go to the store here and find soo much of our stuff. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolkloss3037]

Thank you so much very helpful! A Part 2 would be lovely thank you and blessings ❤️❤️❤️☮️

[@starrynight6223]

Wow, I love your channel! Fantastic content and very entertaining! Thank you, Blanche!

[@blanchetv]

Thank you and welcome! =)

[@idakattan8089]

You can buy Vimto instead of soda. Another healthy alternative is to mix balsamic vinegar and sparkling water, a recipe recommended by Dr Gundry.

[@karikitanraileyd.9400]

Waiting❤

[@yusra12]

thanks for the info does this place has web site can i buy online

[@blanchetv]

Here it is: www.realproducemarket.com/

[@idakattan8089]

Dear Blanche, what’s your fave Palestinian Zaatar, fave tahini? It’s been a while since you discussed tahini options. Would love for you to do , if possible, an easy practical down to earth Arabic / Turkish ice cream now that you bought sahlab, I recall some ice cream recipe that used Sahlab to get that rich creamy real ice cream texture using cream rose/ orange blossom water and decorated with pistachios.

[@blanchetv]

Just in case you haven't seen these videos before, here is the review my mother and I did on tahini brands: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2OTmZR6nbJ_bposi=CgAwagUIyf3nEHzU And this is my favorite easy ice cream recipe with the flavors of sahlab, like pistachio and rose water: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKS4pH6mrpmEj9Esi=48QddBuDf-4tnCpG

[@tanyam3403]

Can you make a video with sambusek with your mom?

[@honeybadger4883]

You have to be VERY rich to live in Palo Alto....💲💲💲💲💲💲💲

[@blanchetv]

I don't live there, but I traveled there, it is driving distance for me =)

[@mynexusca]

Asalamalaikum blanche i wanted to share with you if you search the internet about xylitol and erythritol could cause blood clots ctvnews has a news article on it. Some stevia has erythritol mixed in it and some dont so beware if it is mixed with erythritol you shoukd not by it also the cheaper stevia is mixed with maltodextrin which can spike blood sugar. Try to buy the more pure version of stevia or monkfruit. God bless you and your family from a lebanese brother Asalamalaikum.

[@blanchetv]

yes you bring up good points about the stevia mixed with maltodextrin. I just buy pure organic liquid stevia, as well as monkfruit. Not a huge fan of erythritol because it might spike blood sugar as well. Shukran sounds like you know what's up! ;)