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Rahma Rekik

Rahma Rekik

Rahma is an international registered dietitian/nutritionist and a certified yoga instructor. She graduated from Cornell University in New York and finished her dietetic internship at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She is a food lover and has a deep passion for healthy living while being authentic to your heritage. She worked in many countries and loves to recreate traditional food with a healthy twist. She aims to inspire people to live balanced and healthy lives, both physically and mentally - basically the best version of yourself. She loves cooking (obviously), reading, yoga, chocolate, and watching movies.

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    Tunisian “Gâteau Courant d’Air” – A Household Sweet Staple

    By Rahma Rekik May 9, 2022
    By Rahma Rekik May 9, 2022

    You’ll be pleased with this childhood favorite cake: Gâteau Courant d’Air aka Gâteau Biscuit. …

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    Date & Walnut Scones — A Tunisian Twist to a Famous Pastry

    By Rahma Rekik April 21, 2022
    By Rahma Rekik April 21, 2022

    If you haven’t tried scones yet, you’re missing out. And if you haven’t tried …

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    Slata Tounsia — Tunisia’s Summer Salad

    By Rahma Rekik August 19, 2021
    By Rahma Rekik August 19, 2021

    Hello summer! The weather is getting hot in Tunisia; and this calls for a …

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    Tunisian Masfouf — Tunisia’s Most Famous Sweet Version of Couscous

    By Rahma Rekik June 17, 2021
    By Rahma Rekik June 17, 2021

    If you’ve been in Tunisian households or restaurants, you might have come across the …

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    Tunisian-Style Stuffed Dates — Tunisia’s Healthiest Sweet Appetizer

    By Rahma Rekik May 18, 2021
    By Rahma Rekik May 18, 2021

    In Tunisia, the dates are typically stuffed with either butter, Chamia, or Ricotta, and …

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    Mlewi: The Most Popular Tunisian Flatbread

    By Rahma Rekik April 25, 2021
    By Rahma Rekik April 25, 2021

    Mlewi (also referred to as Mlawi or Mlaoui) is very common and usually consumed …

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    The Famous “Khobz Ch3ir” — Tunisian Barley Bread

    By Rahma Rekik April 12, 2021
    By Rahma Rekik April 12, 2021

    If you ever visited Sfax, you must have eaten “Marqua B Khobz Ch3ir”. It …

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    Mom’s Orange Cake — Tunisia’s Winter Dessert

    By Rahma Rekik March 25, 2021
    By Rahma Rekik March 25, 2021

    Winter season is almost over. Which means, soon, we will say goodbye to oranges. …

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    Lablabi, One of Tunisia’s Most Popular Street Foods

    By Rahma Rekik February 22, 2021
    By Rahma Rekik February 22, 2021

    One of Tunisia’s most famous street foods is Lablabi (also spelled Lablebi). If you’ve …

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    Tunisia’s Traditional Mini Doughnuts: Kaa’k Yoyo

    By Rahma Rekik February 16, 2021
    By Rahma Rekik February 16, 2021

    Who doesn’t like doughnuts? Even if you are not a fan of doughnuts, you’ll …

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The Authentic
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60 traditional recipes from the heart of North Africa
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N° 01 · Cookbook

The Authentic Tunisian Cookbook

Sixty recipes, ten chapters — the cuisine the world hasn't tasted yet.

$9.99 PDF · EPUB
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Speak Like
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Tunisian Arabic for travelers — with native audio
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Saber Ben Hassen
N° 02 · Phrasebook

Speak Like a Local

200+ phrases. 13 chapters. Audio recorded in Tunis.

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All About
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The English-language traveler's guide — 572 pages, 27 chapters
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The Carthage Magazine Editorial Staff
N° 03 · Travel Guide

All About Tunisia

572 pages. 27 chapters. Every region, every UNESCO site.

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