At the cultural confluence of the Euphrates River and Berkeley's Strawberry Creek lies the province of Zatar, a land of fragrant cardamom, sumac, coriander, thyme and mint; rosewater and pomegranates; ...

Here was the lead of a story I wrote about the restaurant at 437 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg back in 2007: "Some restaurant locations just seem cursed. They cycle through cuisines and concepts - ...

Za'tar. Its not an exotic country or a musical instrument. Its actually a seasoning blend. Registered dietitian Kim Larson tells me this is one you definitely want to add to your spice cabinet.

It should come as no surprise to YUM readers, that I have a passion for spices. You can expect to find me foraging through the city’s ethnic markets, hunting for treasures with which to restock my ...

Note: Za’tar is a Middle Eastern spice blend commonly consisting of thyme, toasted sesame seeds, marjoram and sumac. It is generally available at Middle Eastern markets and select gourmet and cooking ...

Sometimes, long after the details of a particular meal fade, the memory of one or two dishes remains crystal clear. After a recent dinner at Zatar in Berkeley, I couldn't stop thinking about lamb and ...

If you frequent Middle Eastern restaurants, za'atar spice is a familiar taste. But lately, za'atar has been popping up beyond its normal haunts and is fast becoming a flavor trend. From Boston and New ...

One of Wagner’s favorite things to work with is za’atar, which she says “can be sprinkled on basically anything,” although her favorite way to use it is on roasted vegetables. Her most-used za’tar ...

A local friend of mine recently received a bounty of fresh Middle Eastern spices, courtesy of a friend visiting from Qatar. "I asked her to bring me a few spices, and she went to the market and asked ...

When I was growing up in Dubai, my favorite after-school snack was "manaeesh bi za'atar," a warm flatbread smeared with a deep green paste made of olive oil and the beloved Middle Eastern spice blend, ...

Note: Za’tar is a Middle Eastern spice blend commonly consisting of thyme, toasted sesame seeds, marjoram and sumac. It is generally available at Middle Eastern markets and select gourmet and cooking ...