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Culinary Arts Commission to Hold 2nd Edition of 'Our Culinary Legacy' Initiative

Culinary Arts Commission to Hold 2nd Edition of 'Our Culinary Legacy' Initiative
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Culinary Arts Commission to Hold 2nd Edition of 'Our Culinary Legacy' Initiative

Culinary Arts Commission to Hold 2nd Edition of 'Our Culinary Legacy' Initiative

The Culinary Arts Commission said the second edition of "Our Culinary Legacy" initiative, which aims to preserve and share Saudi recipes to enrich the local cuisine and preserve the cultural heritage, will be held in July.
The commission aims to create a comprehensive database of digital or printed Saudi recipes.
Following the success of the first edition, which resulted in the publication of the award-winning book "Sufra, Saudi Feast", which earned the Gourmand award in the "Best Hospitality" and "Best Arab Cuisine Cookbook" categories, the commission is now focusing on documenting more traditional Saudi recipes. The spotlight will be on seafood and vegetarian dishes, with recipes available in two new books: "Sufra: Seafood" and "Sufra: Vegetarian Cuisine".
The choice of seafood dishes stems from Saudi Arabia's coastal location, on the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, which teem with a variety of marine life, according to SPA.

Coastal communities have developed unique culinary traditions using seafood. Through drying, refrigerating, or other preservation methods, coastal flavors and cooking styles have spread throughout the Kingdom, leading to acknowledging the delightful Saudi seafood dishes.
At the same time, the commission acknowledges the Kingdom's abundant indigenous plant-based dishes prepared in different regions and highlighting the bounty of local produce.

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Heavy Rains Damage Historic Buildings, Forts in Yemen

Unprecedented rains have hit parts of Yemen this season. (EPA)
Unprecedented rains have hit parts of Yemen this season. (EPA)
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Heavy Rains Damage Historic Buildings, Forts in Yemen

Unprecedented rains have hit parts of Yemen this season. (EPA)
Unprecedented rains have hit parts of Yemen this season. (EPA)

Recent heavy rains have caused significant damage in cities and villages controlled by the Houthi group in Yemen.

Historic forts and ancient buildings have been affected, with homes collapsing in Sanaa, its outskirts, and in the governorates of Raymah, Amran, Al-Bayda, and Hodeidah.

Flooding has particularly impacted the Bustan al-Sultan and Harqan neighborhoods in the UNESCO-listed city of Sanaa.

Sources have accused the Iran-backed Houthis of neglecting the disaster and ignoring residents’ calls for help, while they instead focused on their annual sectarian celebrations.

The Houthi-controlled “Historical Cities Preservation Authority” issued urgent warnings about historic buildings at risk of collapse in the old city in Sanaa and elsewhere. They reported that an ancient palace in an old neighborhood is near collapse.

In rural Sanaa, local sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that the historic Haraz fort has partially collapsed due to the rains. The fort is one of Yemen’s oldest.

The Raymah governorate has also suffered, with recent floods causing around eight deaths and destroying over 400 homes, including ancient buildings. Parts of the historic Zalamlam Mountain Castle have collapsed from the rain.

The Yemen Meteorological and Early Warning Center predicted that heavy thunderstorms, including hail and strong winds, will continue for the next 72 hours.

This weather is expected to impact highlands, slopes, and western coastal areas from Saada in the north to Taiz, Al-Daleh, and Lahj in the south.

The weather forecast predicted continued rainfall, including thunderstorms and strong winds, over parts of Al-Mahra, Hadramawt, Shabwa, Abyan, Marib, and Al-Jawf.

The center also expected strong winds to stir up dust and sand in the Socotra Archipelago, southern coasts, and areas affected by thunderstorms.

It advised people to stay away from valleys, flood-prone areas, and muddy roads. It warned to avoid electrical poles, billboards, and trees, and to turn off mobile phones during storms.