Jardin Mezza Night

Beautiful summer evening and charming guests from the south made for a fantastic summer jardin mezza night.

Mezza, in Lebanese, means a series of small platters that keep on appearing throughout the meal.

Jardin mezza night included five waves of platters, along with ongoing flow of wine, making for a lovely memorable four hours of feasting with old and newly made friends.

Below is the menu, presented by each wave of platters. How many platters in the end, I lost count, but for sure no one left hungry.



Wave One

Manakeesh, Lebanese thyme, sumac and sesame pies

Jardin green snap peas and local cucumbers

Halloom, served as a cheese and as "Sails"

Pickles platter with home made Leffet, thyme and cucumber pickles

Some Lebanese mixed nuts

Wave Two

Humus

Baba Ghanouj

Foul - fava beans mixed with olive oil, garlic and lemon juice

Spinach pies, Lebanese-style & Football Kebbeh

Wave Three

Moudardarah 

Okra, cooked with garlic, onions, tomatoes and olive oil

Eggplant Fatteh - baked eggplants covered with grilled pita, fried pine nuts and a yogurt-mint-garlic sauce

Wave Four

Kebbeh

Jardin salad - lettuce, fresh mint and fresh oregano with lemon juice and olive oil

Home made yogurt mixed with fresh mint and cucumbers

Wave Five

Sfoof (or turmeric anise squares - click on link for recipe)

Local BC cherries (delicious)

Melons

Hungry? Keep an eye on your emails, you may receive an invite for the next jardin mezza night!