a plan to cook an evening of culinary instruction as homage to sufi mysticism with chef cali rivera

On the final day of a Brooklyn Cottage month dedicated to knowing, making and upholding our Plans & Promises, a handful of Cottagers gathered with chef  Cali Rivera for an evening of culinary instruction and revelry inspired by Sufi mysticism. Why that? Because the Sufis know that the best-laid plans must account for a certain surrender–which becomes the opening for nothing less than the divine to speak through us.

(And oh, how we came to know divinity!)

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Mezze
Simit
Muhamarra
Tzatziki
Eggplant and garlic
Clams in white wine
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Braised leg of lamb
Bulgur, chickpeas, scallions
And prunes
Plentiful wine
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Mille crepe with pomegranates

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