Journal

  1. What to look for in a natural wine: a beginner’s guideNatural wine can seem mysterious at first. Bottles may have cloudy colours, unusual aromas, minimal labels and names that say little about the grape inside.…
  2. The Art Of Layering Flavours In A Lebanese Mezze PlatterA Lebanese mezze platter is built around contrast. Creamy dips meet crisp vegetables, warm bread, pickles cut through richness, and herbs bring a fresh, almost…
  3. How to Make Creamy Two-Ingredient Labneh at HomeLabneh is one of the simplest fresh cheeses to make at home. It begins with plain yoghurt and a little salt, then transforms through gentle straining into a…
  4. How to host a wine tasting event at Ebury for your groupA well-planned wine tasting gives a group something to share, discuss and remember without making the evening feel overly formal. At Ebury by Fat Macy’s in…
  5. What to bring to a Lebanese potluck dinnerA Lebanese potluck is an abundant, sociable meal built around sharing. The table may hold warm flatbreads, creamy dips, crisp salads, pickled vegetables,…
  6. The Story Behind Ebury’s Homemade LabnehLabneh looks simple on the plate: a generous spoonful of thick, tangy yoghurt cheese, finished with olive oil, herbs or a few toasted seeds. At Ebury by Fat…
  7. How to Make a Simple Muhammara Dip with Roasted Red PeppersMuhammara is a richly flavoured Middle Eastern dip made with roasted red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, olive oil and a little pomegranate molasses. It…
  8. Why Tunisian fair-trade dates belong at EburyAt Ebury by Fat Macy’s, dates are more than a sweet ingredient tucked into a dish. They bring the flavour of North African oases to a Lebanese-inspired menu in…
  9. A Guide To Lebanese Nuts, From Pistachios To AlmondsNuts are central to the texture, fragrance, and generosity of Lebanese cooking. They appear in savoury dishes, delicate pastries, breakfast spreads, salads,…
  10. How to Use Tahini in Salad Dressings and SaucesTahini is one of the most useful ingredients in a modern kitchen. Made from finely ground sesame seeds, it brings a rounded, nutty flavour, gentle bitterness,…