Moroccan inspired tea tray

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Moroccan lanterns on table

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Moroccan inspired dining room

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Teal colour palette

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Blue & white

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Moroccan style chill out area

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I love Morcoccan style lamps

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Lamp stall in Marrakech

Moroccan Metallic Fabric Pouffe

Turquoise

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Moroccan studded door to an oasis of calm

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Casablanca Pouf

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Create your own Riad

Romantic and somehow also a little bit decadent, this generously proportioned double sunbed invites communal sunbathing. In actual fact it could probably take 3 or 4 people but it's built for two and we think you should insist upon that!

Blue Door, Chefchaouen - Morocco

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Subtle colour

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Gorgeous print

Gorgeous print embroidered cushion cover & quilt with 'kantha' or 'running stitch' by fairtrade organisation, Fair & Square. Fair & Square is a member of the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO).

Colour combination

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Lampmaker to Riad Chi Chi Marrakech

You Tube video highlighting the superb craftmanship in making a Moroccan lamp.

One-pot Moroccan chicken

A North African chicken casserole that's low in fat, packed with veg and flavoured with harissa.  One post Moroccan chicken recipe sourced from BBC Good Food.

Ingredients
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

• 4 skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion , finely sliced
• 400g can cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp harissa paste (we used Belazu Rose Harissa)
• 1 tbsp clear honey
• 2 medium courgettes , thickly sliced
• 400g can chickpeas , drained and rinsed

Method

1. Season the chicken breasts all over with the cumin and lots of ground black pepper. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the chicken with the onion for 4 mins. Turn the chicken over and cook for a further 3 mins. Stir the onions around the chicken regularly as they cook.
2. Tip the tomatoes and 250ml water into the pan and stir in the harissa, honey, courgettes and chickpeas. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 mins until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Harissa is a Tunisian chili paste and is commonly used in the Maghreb region to season stews and other dishes. Depending on the type of chili the paste can be very hot!  Reciope from Jamie Oliver.

Ingredients

1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp caraway seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
200g red chili peppers, roughly chopped
1 small red bell pepper, roughly chopped
1 garlic bulb, peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 a bunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped
1 tbsp dried mint
1 tbsp salt
olive oil

Method
Roast coriander, caraway, and cumin seed in a dry pan for about 2 minutes and ground in a pestle and mortar. (The smell of this will be incredibly fragrant!)
Put the ground spices, all the other ingredients, and about 2-3 tbsps of olive oil in a mixer or food processor. Blend until you get a thick paste. Fill into a sterilized jar and put a bit of olive oil on top to prevent drying-out. Keep in the fridge.

Note: You could also use dried chili peppers. Just let them soak in warm water for about 20-30 minutes and discard the water before blending.

The colour of Morocco

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Moroccan tea glasses

Celebrate ancient tradition in contemporary style with our gorgeous set of six exotic Moroccan tea glasses.

Bringing an Arab touch to simple glassware, the beautiful detailing on these distinctive Moroccan tea glasses gives a whole new meaning to enjoying a cup of fresh mint tea – you can now do it in the utmost of style!

When not in use, Moroccan tea glasses look stunning on the shelf and they can also double up as tealight holders. In a rich pink and gold or red and silver design. Enjoy! Set of 6.



Set of six differently coloured Moroccan tea glasses. Handblown in recycled glass, pleasingly irregular. Ridged near the top for grip. Available in two sizes.   £25.00.

Moroccan mint tea

Mint tea isn't just a drink in Morocco. It is a sign of hospitality and friendship and tradition. Because this drink is so popular, it is served all day long, after every meal and with every conversation. Moroccans take great pride in their tea and will often ask a visitor who among their group of friends makes the best cup of mint tea.

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·           10 sprigs fresh mint plus extra for garnish

·           3 teaspoons green tea

·           3 tablespoons sugar (or more to taste)

·           4 cup water

Directions

1.         Boil the water and pour a small amount in the teapot, swishing it around to warm the pot.

2.         Combine the mint and green tea and sugar in the teapot, then fill it with the rest of the hot water.

3.         Let the tea brew for three minutes.

4.         Set out glasses for the tea.

5.         A shot-glass is close to the slender glasses used in Morocco.

6.         Fill just one glass with the tea, then pour it back in the pot.

7.         Repeat.

8.         This helps to dissolve and distribute the sugar.

9.         Pour the tea.

10.      You want a nice foam on the tea so always pour with the teapot a high distance above the glasses.

11.      If you do not have at least a little foam on the top of the first glass, then pour it back into the teapot and try again until the tea starts to foam up nicely.

12.      Garnish with the remaining sprigs of mint.

Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/moroccan-mint-tea-55799#ixzz1u1ujdtcr

Heirloom fairy lights

These fairy lights reminded me of moroccan henna lamps - the shapes and colours. The string of 20 individual fairy lights will make a statement in any home. Made in Yorkshire, these lights are hand-crafted from wire and hand-made papers and embroidery trimmings to create a truly unique set of lights.

Hand Blown Glass Ball Decorations

I love the colours.

Inspired by the rich colours of Morocco