Results tagged food from David Lebovitz

Haj Kahil

fried cheese

When I left the restaurant Haj Kahil after lunch, I said to someone – “That was the best day of my life.” When Erin, who was dining next to me, took a bite of the fried Halloumi cheese, her whole body softened, her eyes dimmed, and she looked as if she had been lulled into a trance.

Labna with wild mustardpomagranite juicefried haloumi cheesewaiter at Haj Khil

And when someone tried to talk to her, she said – “I’m sorry. I’m just…having…a…moment..with…this….cheese…”

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The Rules: Bringing Food Home From France

“Can I bring it back?”

Answering many of the questions visitors have about what’s allowable to be brought back into the United States (legally), here’s an excellent article with some facts that tell you what foods can, and can’t, be brought back home from your trip abroad.

For more tips and news, Think Twice Before Stuffing Your Suitcase offers additional information.

Please note that rules are subject to change and revision and you can find further information at these US government websites:

-Transportation Security Administration

-Importing Food Products into the United States (FDA)

-Travelers Bringing Food Into the US for Personal Use (US Customs & Border Protection)