Fresh hazelnuts
July 11, 2012 • Category: Mezze/Appetizers
The greengrocer in Beirut is the sweetest man; in his mid to late eighties and quite a flirt.
If I say, “these cherries look so pretty!”, he answers “not as pretty as you!”, etc. In any case, he had these fresh hazelnuts on display and told me to just eat them like fresh almonds.
Their shell can be cracked in your mouth (or with a nutcracker-safer!) and the fresh hazelnut inside is nutty and delicate-tasting without any bitterness.
A great way to pass the time when the heat makes you feel lazy and sluggish, and hot food is the last thing you wish for.
This was at Sidon’s crusader’s castle, yet no one seemed interested to pose in front of the castle!
Comments
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Belinda @zomppa says:
I hope I’m a big flirt in my 80s…fresh hazelnuts sound wonderful!
On July 11, 2012 at 9:51 am
Mira says:
I had them once as a little girl, I remember the peel left a sour taste on my lips while cracking the shell. I should look into getting a tree to plant in my backyard.
On July 11, 2012 at 11:43 am
Kathleen says:
The water is so beautiful.
On July 11, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Priya says:
Lovely clicks, feel like munching those fresh nuts.
On July 12, 2012 at 3:44 am
Hanan says:
The man is right! You’re very pretty, always thought this of your blog photo 🙂
On July 12, 2012 at 3:44 am
Joumana says:
@Hanan: Now you’re making me blush! (and you are gorgeous!!!)
On July 12, 2012 at 4:35 am
Barbara says:
I’ve never seen fresh hazelnuts. Fun. And interesting they taste so good. Great photos!
On July 12, 2012 at 6:15 am
Mercotte says:
cette année doit être une année à noisettes mes arbres en regorgent aussi ! chance !
On July 12, 2012 at 10:23 am
lisaiscooking says:
I’d love to taste a fresh hazelnut! I’ve never had fresh almonds either. The water is beautiful. I can see why everyone wanted to pose in front of it!
On July 12, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Oui, Chef says:
I’ve never even seen a fresh hazelnut, I’d love to try one some day.
On July 12, 2012 at 7:24 pm