Wintertime

We are almost halfway through wintertime and the last couple of weeks has been freezing. Yes I said freezing! Morocco can have some pretty cold winters, depending on where in the country you are. Many mountain areas has snow every winter, near the sea its very windy but the temperature does not change as much between day and night as fx in sahara areas. In Oujda where we live, we have a bit of many things. At the moment we have huge temperature changes during day and night, with temperature during the day lays around 15-19 degree centius, then dropping just below freezing point

during night.

Luckily, most days have been sunny, so after at good walk you will feel all warm again. Staying inside the house all day can not be recommended! Most houses are poorly isolated so it is really more cold inside than out. I can not tell you how many times I've been making the mistake of putting too much close on me and my children when going out because we have been in all morning. The after stepping outside in the sun the stroller has been filled up with more clothes than baby!!

But even when it cold and sometimes not so comfortable, I still love winter. Its time to cuttle under loads of blankets, enjoying hot drinks and soup time. I love soup but this year one of my favorites has not been a soup but something called Bessara. It something between a dip and a soup, made from either dried fava beans or split peas depending on where you are in the country.

Such simple and humble dish yet tasty, healthy and filling. Served with some chili (or paprika), cumin and olive oil on top and fresh bread to scoop it up with... whats not to like <3