The Beiruter

Lebanese women are transforming locally grown apples into homemade delicacies, creating livelihoods, supporting farmers and preserving the agricultural heritage of their mountain villages.

Lebanese kaak is a diverse baking tradition, with regional versions ranging from Beirut’s sesame rings and Tripoli’s flatbreads to South Lebanon’s spiced Kaak el Abbass.

Maamoul has a deep history across the Levant and has evolved into a shared Easter tradition, involving gifting, hospitality and community, and containing symbolic meanings behind its shapes and fillings.