I remember having black sesame ice cream for the first time at a Japanese restaurant in NYC and I immediately fell in love with the intense nutty flavor. At first, I thought it was a very odd ice cream choice, especially that its color is a muted dark grey, but it ultimately became one of
Arabic Sweets
Bohsalino (Pistachio Paste filled with Kashta Cheese)
Bohsalino reminds me of my grandmother’s kitchen and how dedicated she is as a cook and baker. I always watch her prepare this Lebanese dessert when she visits Lebanon. It used to look so complex to me: grinding the pistachios, magically turning them into a sweet paste, and sandwiching it with creamy kashta (fresh Lebanese