Knefe Topped With Kellogg’s Corn Flakes

Kellogg’s Arabia tweeted a Knefe recipe using their corn flakes instead of the semolina flour. The recipe is quite simple whereas the hardest part is preparing the cheese and then you just add the cereals on top. I don't think it will taste as good as the semolina flour but I'm tempted to give it a try. PS: If you're looking for a great Knefe recipe, check this one out. 15 دقيقة بس والكنافة بـ…

Where Are The Illegal Border Crossings?

Previous Defense Minister Elias Bou Saab claimed back in 2019 that over 95 percent of illegal border crossing has been closed since the Fajr al-Joroud operation in 2017. He added that eight to 10 illegal border crossings currently exist, and closing them needs a political decision to mark the border with Syria and an increase in Army personnel. Assuming he is correct, these remaining 5% are costing us over $400 Million in yearly losses just…

A 5 Year Old Report on Why Dams Won’t Solve Water Supply Needs in Lebanon

As pictures of an empty Mseilha dam are emerging everywhere online, one has to wonder as to why the authorities are so keen on proceeding with new dams like the Bisri one. The Brissa dam was a failed one, yet we did not learn the lesson and proceeded with the Mseilha one which is failing so far. Why don't we revisit what happened before hitting another wall? The answer is simple: A lot of money…

Lebanese Lira Devaluation From 1980 till Today

An Instagrammer called Areej Khaddaj shared on his timeline pictures of a one dollar bill with its equivalent in Lebanese Lira bills from the 1980s till April 2020. Back in 1980, 1$ was worth 3.4 Liras, before it jumped to 6.6 Liras in 1984, then up to 50 in 1986 and 500 in 1988-1989. The dollar hit the 1,000 LBP mark in 1991 and went as high as 2,400 in 1992. The famous peg was…
Critiques

What’s Happening to The Mseilha Dam?

6 years ago
Update: Energy Ministry is claiming works are not done yet and we have to wait till 2021 for the dam to be fully operational. I looked up their website for deadlines and completion dates but ...
Baladi

The Volunteer Circle: A Call-Out For Volunteers to Make a Positive Impact in Their Community

6 years ago
This is probably the best time to lend a helping hand to your local communities, but in case you don’t know where to start or who to help, there’s an awesome online skill-sharing platform that ...
Baladi

Café Najjar Offering Free Raqwa Coffee Machines & Capsules to Health Heroes

6 years ago
To thank them for their service and for the sacrifices and efforts they are making round the clock, leading Lebanese coffee maker Café Najjar is offering free Raqwa Machines and capsules to the entire medical, ...
Photography

No Ramadan Vibes in Tripoli This Year

6 years ago
#RamadanLens is a yearly online photography exhibit for the holy month, aiming to display a Ramadan-themed picture on a daily basis throughout the month with a short backstory. Our friend and Tripoli-based photographer Natheer Halawani ...
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