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AMALITTA CHRONICLES: January 2011

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Celebrating the senses of life . Sunday, 23 January 2011. Welcome to the discovery of an original concept where cultural creation is nourished amidst the olive trees. Al Maqam (meaning 'place' in Arabic) is an 'auberge artistique' or unique artistic lodge for artists, musicians, poets and writers located a few kilometers outside of Marrakech, in Tahanaout. Founded by one of Morocco's most talented artists, Mohamed Mourabiti. Sculptures and works of art adorn the garden. And inside is the dining room .

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AMALITTA CHRONICLES: November 2010

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Celebrating the senses of life . Monday, 29 November 2010. Fine research is not the only delicacy being produced in Oxford -. A fudge store that. Claims to be 'devilishly different' is a label well earned - with flavors ranging from Belgian chocolate swirls, whisky cream to traditional toffee (my absolute fave), each bite melts melodiously into the mouth. Customers watch live as the fudge is made before their drooling eyes. Home kits are also available for a make-your-own-at-home experience. 30 books by ...

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AMALITTA CHRONICLES: Riad Kalaa

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Celebrating the senses of life . Tuesday, 27 December 2011. Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, is less known for its riads compared with Fez or Marrakesh for example. That is my impression anyhow. Which is why when I brought up the subject in a conversation, it was great to be invited to discover Riad Kalaa. On a mild sunny day in November, I went on a visit to this beautiful site, which I was told also hosts after-parties for festivals and cultural gatherings in Rabat. We were led to the terr...

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AMALITTA CHRONICLES: February 2011

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Celebrating the senses of life . Saturday, 5 February 2011. I really hope you enjoyed a little taste of artistic tourism at ' Al Maqam. In the post before last - and now let me take you for a small escape to a fabulous award-winning eco-lodge that blew my spirits away . Bienvenidos a ATLAS KASBAH. Located a few kilometers outside Agadir, perched up on a hill overlooking a beautiful green landscape. Check out 'Ecolicious: Part Deux' for more! Posted by Evolving Sun. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Be happy fo...

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AMALITTA CHRONICLES: March 2011

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Celebrating the senses of life . Wednesday, 2 March 2011. If you've visited over the past couple of weeks since my last 'ECOLICIOUS' post here is the continuation of it finally! If I saw you since January, you probably overhead from me that I'm in the last stride to the finish line of the PhD marathon (Yipeeeee! And submitting . in September! But with a work-life balance I am up early with the birds, in bed at a decent time, and less time online just about every day. Posted by Evolving Sun. The only thin...

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AMALITTA CHRONICLES: Warding Off Evil

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Celebrating the senses of life . Sunday, 4 December 2011. Instead of recounting my recent trip to the Aegean coast, I was thinking how one of the most memorable aspects was the prominence of charms warding off the evil eye everywhere. One beautiful display of the charm, made of blue and white circles, was for instance on my table in a restaurant. inside a vase, at the bottom:. In Turkey I also found them on houses and buildings. عين الحسود) "the eye of envy." ʿAyn ḥārrah. Βασκανία, the Greek word for jinx.

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AMALITTA CHRONICLES: June 2011

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Celebrating the senses of life . Wednesday, 29 June 2011. Today I had the great joy and pleasure of learning how to make traditional afternoon tea! Let me begin by sharing this discovery with you: 'high tea' is not the right term for 'afternoon tea'. It actually refers to dinner - it's a tradition in northern Britain to have a light dinner at around 6 in the evening because lunch was the main big meal of the day. It was Lady Bedford, a friend of Queen Victoria, who actually made afternoon tea fashionable.

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AMALITTA CHRONICLES: April 2011

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Celebrating the senses of life . Wednesday, 13 April 2011. A Moment of Vintage Bliss. I just returned from a brief but rejuvenating stay at home in Morocco, where I dug up some more of my grand parents' old pictures. I immortalize one of them here. There is something magical about old pictures. Especially black and white pictures. Feelings of nostalgia come to the fore. a moment that once was but now gone. Ng loose-fitting robe with sleeves and a hood. While the others are wearing European dresses. T...

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AMALITTA CHRONICLES: A Riad at Harrods

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Celebrating the senses of life . Sunday, 4 December 2011. A Riad at Harrods. If you didn't get a chance to go and see 'Inspiring Morocco' at Harrods, it is a MUST - I expected an exhibition and got a real riad instead! I was in a rush so didn't get a chance to take more shots but basically to the right and left of this life size fountain on the 3rd floor is a Moroccan style 'salon' made to perfection. Voila You can get all the goodness at your fingertips here http:/ inspiringmorocco.com. Be happy for thi...

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AMALITTA CHRONICLES: November 2011

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Celebrating the senses of life . Monday, 7 November 2011. Often times our creations - projects, ideas, works of art or businesses - truly become our metaphorical babies: we nurture them to growth, give our hearts and minds (and sweat! To their well-being and development, and if we are lucky, live to see them prosper. Along these lines, as I celebrate the submission of my doctoral thesis, I thought the best way to do so was to take a step back and bring some comic relief to this milestone. Before I wish y...