Vine Leaves

Good day, dear readers! It’s your faithful culinary adventurer and globe-trotter, Percival Q. Higginbottom. Today, I invite you to join me on a delectable journey that transcends borders, a voyage into the rich and diverse world of one of the most universally adored culinary traditions – dolma. The term ‘dolma’ might bring to mind the image of vine leaves stuffed with a scrumptious filling of rice, onions, and an assortment of herbs. But hold onto your aprons, for the realm of dolma extends far beyond this classic rendition. From the sunny vineyards of Greece to the bustling bazaars of Istanbul, from the aromatic kitchens of Lebanon to the vibrant streets of Armenia, dolma takes on a myriad of forms and flavours that are as diverse as the regions they hail from. In the Levant, you may find yourself savouring mahshi, a variant of dolma where vegetables like zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, […]