Have you Kerry Folks seen this pic/story?

[Cha]

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shows his appreciation to the employees that prepared his delicious shawarma sandwich at a shop in Ramallah on May 23, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/statephotos/8792554605/

h/t http://theobamadiary.com/2013/05/23/the-rhetorical-end-of-the-war-on-terror/#comments

[sheshe2]

1. Great photos of our new SOS, Cha~

He's taken up where former SOS Clinton left off.

Spreading Peace and Diplomacy around the world.

Good job Secretary Kerry!

[Cha]

2. I feel so good knowing SOS John Kerry is out there in the world for the USA and

the World, she!

Someone on TOD said: "There is nothing quite like good shawarma. Num num." Sounds good.. now what is it?

John Kerry makes unscheduled shawarma sandwich stop in West BankUS secretary of state darted into fast-food restaurant Samer's in Ramallah for a shawarma sandwich and dessert

Shawarma – shavings of meat grilled on a rotating spit – is usually served stuffed inside pitta bread with an assortment of salads, pickles, hummus and tahini. Its succulence comes from the fattiness of the meat, which means a sandwich with all the trimmings can clock up more than 1,000 calories.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/may/23/john-kerry-west-bank-shawarma

Sounds delicioso.. except for the meat part for me.. but, hey I can see how that would be tasty!!

[sheshe2]

3. That shawarma sounds great!

You can cut out 700 calories by leaving out the meat. Still sounds yummy. He does have to be diplomatic you know... Though Theresa may have a word or two for him when he gets home!

Greatest SOS since Clinton!

Thanks Cha~

[Cha]

5. SOS John Kerry looks like he could handle those

calories, no problema, she.

[BlueCaliDem]

4. I love shawarma sandwiches!

The way I know how to make them at home is, I buy the spices at our local Dutch store, sprinkle it over some shredded lamb, chicken, or beef and use PAM to fry it up, take out the pita bread, stuff if with the juicy hot meat, add tomatoes, iceberg lettuce (you can add fresh red onions, too), and a dollop of garlic sauce (which you can make from scratch but I buy it from Calve }. YUM!



That sandwich is HEAVEN! It's a big hit during our summer barbecues.

[Cha]

6. thanks for the close up pics and your family recipe,

BlueCali!

I'd never heard of this sandwich before.. but, I have now! Is not Pita bread one of the best ways to eat a sammy.. or what!

that Calve garlic sauce sounds good and handy.. the humous and tahini in the recipe from the article sound delicious, too. Had humous last night on Manna bread with poi.

[BlueCaliDem]

10. Pita bread was MADE for the perfect sandwich!

I love humous although it's a little bit bland - so I add some spices. to make it perfect for me.

You're welcome, Cha. I hope you'll have a look at the link I've posted in a post just under yours where you can get the Calve or Remia brand garlic sauce and the spices for shawarma {the Dutch call it "shoarma"}. It lasts a long time.

[karynnj]

8. Thanks - your picture and directions clearly lead to very yummy dinner!

I will look for Calve. Is it a packaged alioli (garlic mayonnaise) - if so - another thank you because I didn't know you could get it without making it and - since a trip to Spain - I think I am addicted!

[BlueCaliDem]

9. You can order Calve Garlic Sauce at online Dutch stores.

Yes, it's a thick mayonaise type of sauce and deeeeelicious! If you don't have a Dutch food store close by, you can order it at Holland's Best: http://www.hollandsbest.com/mixes_sauces/calve_sauces.php This store is located in the Bay Area in Northern California. I go to the Dutch Bakery in Ontario, CA: http://www.yelp.com/biz/dutch-bakery-and-variety-foods-ontario

This thread had reminded me that we haven't had any shawarma since, well, a long time, so that's what we're having for dinner tonight! My daughter is overjoyed.

Chicken and lamb. I LOVE lamb for shawarma {the original shawarma uses goat meat} because it gives it that exotic taste. My husband and daughter both love chicken for shawarma. I avoid using turkey because the last time I used it, everyone falls asleep not long after consuming it. lol

[karynnj]

11. Thanks

I will look to see if any of the local stores have it here, but if not I will use your link.

[Cha]

13. Thanks for the links, BlueCali!

I'm sure it's delicious.. reminds me of Horsey Sauce I use to buy when I lived in San Diego, CA. And, making me more than a little bit hungry for lunch right now.

So, what they say is true about turkey.. I know I take Tryptopan to help me fall asleep at beddy bye time.

[BlueCaliDem]

14. You're very welcome, Cha!

And yes, based on anecdotal evidence provided to me every time I cook a turkey dinner, it is absolutely true what they say about it.

[karynnj]

7. I saw this and was horrified by the Guardian's calorie count - not for JK, but for people like me!

In NJ, we lived near a Palestinian place that had excellent food - including shawarma. My husband and I would often get the chicken shawarma and their veggie salad platter (tabbouleh, hummus, baba ganous (sp??) and salad) - and then split them.

I like that he was eager to be out meeting ordinary people and showing respect, interest and enjoyment in their culture. It is messy to eat - though our SoS had lots of practice eating messy, high calorie, yummy things from his various campaigns.

[Cha]

12. The Middleeast has a delicious diet, Karen.. Baba Ganoush

is one of my favorite treats. which I've made at home. The Palestinian place in NJ sounds very handy!

That's one of the perks of SOS Kerry's job.. being respectful and enjoying other people's Culture, including their cuisine(oh darn).

And, another part of SOS John Kerry's job is of course..

Syrian regime OKs peace talks amid skepticism

The U.S. is working to convince Syrian rebels to attend, and the Russians have been pressing Assad's regime to take part as well.

U.S. officials said Secretary of State John Kerry will extend a seven-day trip through the Middle East and Africa by one day to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday to discuss their joint initiative

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http://bigstory.ap.org/article/syrian-state-media-rebels-attack-prison-north