Delights from the Garden of Eden, an Iraqi Cookbook
Contents Vegetarian Appetizers and Salads Snacks, Sandwiches, and Side Dishes (vegetarian) Rice Poultry Fish Desserts: Light Puddings, Halwas, and Candies Cookies Food Preservation: Jams and Pickles Suggested Menus Introduction


Nibble at Home and Join Me for Supper

Tender chickpeas (lablabi), p. 113

 

A man visited a friend who happened to be having his supper at the time.

 

The friend invited him to join in, but he apologized, saying he is full, he had already had supper at home.
Lentil salad (Zalatat Adas), p. 121

 

The friend insisted that at least he could nibble with him. So the man joined in, and "nibbled" so earnestly that he almost finished the food.

Pancakes of Golden Vermicelli Noodles, p. 198

 

The friend could not help but say, "Next time, my friend, nibble at home and join me for supper."

(Zalzala, vol. 3, 321-2)

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