Some of the most delicious food I have ever eaten comes from the Middle East. A Lebanese girl-friend of mine's mother (who was from Syria) used to make a mean batch: Tabouleh; Kibbe; Labne; Garlic Chicken; Stuffed Grape Leaves; M'Judra; etc., etc....Topped it all off with some strong Turkish Coffee and a game of backgammon or engaging talking about politics. Oooh, yeah!