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Updated: Sunday 11th July 2010

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It’s no secret that the core of Libyan society, traditions and customs is centered on food.  A Libyan man’s passion stems from his heart and his stomach. A Libyan woman’s dexterity is measured by her performance in the kitchen ...


Read on to follow Look Out Libya’s food writer Sarah in her new blog, We Are Food.

As the majority of our editorial team head off on summer holidays to bask in the sun in their home country, I too shall be returning to mine.  However in my case, I’ll be hovering by the fire, shivering while I adjust to the freezing temperatures, rainy days and cold winds typical of a winter’s day in southern Australia (yes it does get cold there).


While we’re away we wont be updating the site. Of course, in the meantime, the full site will be accessible as usual.


Meanwhile, we have an exciting project to introduce to you!  Our resident food writer, Sarah Elmusrati, has launched her new blog, We Are Food.  Subscribe to follow her posts as she journals her explorations to capture Libya’s as yet, undocumented food heritage.


So, from us, enjoy summer and we will see you in autumn!


Emma

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