It’s delectable to walk into the Syrian’s delicatessen Les Douceurs de Damas. We ask Dad to bring us the famous delicacies from Al Faisal in the Syrian capital. We ask Mom to prepare the homemade dessert, especially the Hrisseh; semolina tart with orange blossom. While the children help, the family spirit is ever present. When you arrive home to your own family, you can’t help but wonder how half the pastry disappeared on the way…

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