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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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    The Great Mosque of Kairouan — Islam’s Fourth Most Holiest Site

    By Editorial Staff April 26, 2021
    By Editorial Staff April 26, 2021

    The Great Mosque of Kairouan is the oldest Muslim place of worship in Africa…

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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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    Jasmine: Tunisia’s National Flower

    By Contributing Editor April 24, 2021
    By Contributing Editor April 24, 2021

    Did you know that countries throughout the world have their own official and national…

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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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    Tunisia’s Most Iconic Sandwiches & Wraps

    By Nadia Ben Hamouda April 4, 2021
    By Nadia Ben Hamouda April 4, 2021

    Tunisian street food is one of the most underrated in North Africa. The country…

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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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    Remembering Bardo Museum Attack: A Letter to the Editor

    By Contributing Editor March 18, 2021
    By Contributing Editor March 18, 2021

    Even to this day I can recall the events that took place and how…

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    ‘The Man Who Sold His Skin’ First Tunisian Film Ever to be Nominated for Oscar

    By Editorial Staff March 16, 2021
    By Editorial Staff March 16, 2021

    The Oscars will be presented in a ceremony in Los Angeles on April 26.…

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    International Festival of Carthage — Tunisia’s Most Phenomenal Festival

    By Editorial Staff March 14, 2021
    By Editorial Staff March 14, 2021

    Organized in the Roman Theatre of Carthage, the International Festival of Carthage (FIC) is…

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