Shout out to Barghash al-Said





Bargash Al-Said's post backed by Joanita

This guy Ahmed Barwani has stopped making halwa but  others exist.
Halwa is still made in Oman by various people  including ex--Zanzibaris. 
Great to hear from you. I was in China arrived back in Dubai today morning its 7 am in Dubai. Will be leaving for Zanzibar soon. Regards Barghash

Hey Barghash - Joanita writes:-

Remember this from 2005? 

When I saw the video (see attached below) - halwa with badams in coconut palm leaf packages - it brought back sweet memories of Zanzibar halwa.

Wondering if al-Barwani Trading still makes and ships their halwa after all these years.

You had sent delicious Omani halwa, in 3 of these trays, all the way to Toronto from Oman (via Eustace in Seattle) for the Gala Dance dessert table... Unfortunately, because of its circuitous route, it didn't make it there on time. In fact, a couple of days later, while we were having breakfast in the hotel dining room before we left for home, the box with its delicious contents was delivered.   
 
We borrowed a knife and some foil from the kitchen, cut it up into chunks, wrapped them in foil, and handed them to those still at the hotel waiting to leave for home. Some more chunks were sent to donors whose contributions helped make the Reunion such a memorable success.

My chunk stayed in the freezer - I savored little bits of it over a year. It was the last time I had authentic Omani halwa. (sigh)

We did make wonderful memories way back in Toronto. Every time I serve anything on this oval platter it brings back very fond memories.

Jo

Click to view Video Clip.

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Click to view ----->>>  SJCS Reunion Toronto 2005

SJCS ZANZIBAR REUNION 2005 - TORONTO CANADA

LesGonsalves post

 Thanks for the refresher memories to the great time at the reunion.  And thanks again to all who made it a success.  And to you Bargash, for putting the “sweetness” touch to conclude a wonderful and memorable week.  Such lasting memories will remain forever.

 

Best Regards:

LesGonsalves

773.368.4932

lgonsalves@luster-on.com

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