On 2013-04-27 21:49:16 +0000, Silvar Beitel said:

> BTW, "Al Wadi" and "Zergut" (from your gigante beans thread) are
> brands of Indo-European Foods. Also Lindt Chocolates and Twinings Tea
> and a bunch of others.
>
> http://www.zergut.com/index.php

I had noted that, and many others. At first, now many years ago, I was
hesitant because they are in Pasadena, not far from here. I thought it
was just a local crew. But I've concluded they are an umbrella
distribution for for lots of brands.

Frankly I don't care if the Zergut gets here via oxcart as long as it
gets here!

> Taboulli: For some variety, try making it out of other whole
> grains you like besides bulgur, e.g. wheat berries, barley or even
> brown rice. Other ingredients the same. They're pretty good too.

Funny you should mention "wheat berries". One of the ingredients in
the Near East pilaf that I'd like to (at least) half-ass replicate is
pearled wheat or "wheat pearls". Though the box I'm holding now doesn't
have any in it. So there is clearly lattitude in all this stuff...