Peggy Markel

Leaving the long stretch of Sidi Kaouki’s endless camel colored coast, is always poignant. It’s a refuge. Unplugged. ...

High over the mustard field tiny warblers jump from plant to plant. It early morning, but not for the jackals and peahens. A warm breakfast...

Tomato Chutney 1 cup fresh tomato 1t garlic (peeled and chopped) 3 sprigs of fresh mint 1 red chili, chopped 1 green chili, chopped...

Ayesha Manzil, an old Heritage mansion, sits on a hill with a close view of the warm Arabian sea.  It was built by an Englishmen, who was...

I have visited fish markets all over the world, in many different cultures, and love the vibrancy, the smell of salt and sea, the earnest lo...

You could say that Elena Portoles wins the prize for PMCA's 'Most Frequent Traveler.'  Since 1997, Elena has been on almost eve...

Today I had a cooking class with Salma Husain, a Persian scholar, noted food historian, and the author of The Emperor's Table, The Art...