HEALTH & WELLNESS
Family Recipes: Local Produce Moroccan Flavours
By Kim Wyatt
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heck any local supermarket shelf, and you'll see a range of "Made in Qatar" goodies, from fresh fruit, veggies, meat, fish, poultry, and eggs to milk and yoghurt. Have you noticed an increasing number of local products such as flour, pizzas, juices, and ice creams? Supermarkets are becoming a treasure trove of homegrown brands, and for shoppers, the benefits are many. From freshness and flavour to affordable prices, buying local produce is a sure-fire way to get extra value out of your hard-earned riyal. And the benefits don't end there— "buying local" is also a great way to help the environment with fewer air miles and less refrigeration. It's a win-win situation for local producers, consumers, and the planet. Summer 2021 | Issue 18
For expats Mariam Khalouq (full-time mum and marketing manager), husband Chuck Martini (Head Coach/Manager of Premier League Football Academy [PFLA]), daughter Amina (aged 15), and twins Aalya and Adil (aged ten), local produce is an integral part of their daily menu. "Personally, I enjoy local produce because it provides better flavour and taste. It stays fresher for longer and the prices are cheaper. Local produce represents the place where I live—Qatar," says Mariam. On the family's weekly shopping list are "Made in Qatar'" products, including semolina, flour, fruit and vegetables, herbs, meat, and dairy products. Fresh fish is a family favourite too. Mariam likes to buy "local fish such as seabass, hamour, and sheri" from their neighbourhood supermarket, Souq Al Baladi, where the fishmonger filets the fish to her liking.
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