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April/May is probably the nicest time to be in the Middle East. Not only because of the weather which is just fabulous (sunny and not too hot) but also because of the profusion of seasonal produce. I was in Tehran recently and the produce I saw in the different markets I went to was simply amazing. Our farmers markets don’t even come close. Here are a couple of pictures of the first white mulberries of the season for sale in Tajrish market. I bought half a kilo but I have to say they were not so sweet. Still too early in the season. However, when they are good, they are simply amazing. I can never decide which I like better: the white or the red ones. I guess both are fabulous. And recently, when I was in the Emirates, I found really long red mulberries but I am not sure if those are still called mulberries. Perhaps you can help. Should have taken a picture but I was filming and didn’t get the opportunity.
Tagged : emirates, mulberries, seasonal produce, tajrish market, tehran, white mulberries 
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May 10, 2010 at 12:56 am
One more fruit that is rarely found in Greek markets. In Crete, excellent raki is made from them, though.
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May 10, 2010 at 6:20 am
this is interesting. didn”t know you could make raki from white mulberries.
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May 10, 2010 at 5:20 pm
I feel so provincial looking at your picture. I know mulberries, but white mulberries…..tehran, the middle east….. anissa, you have a blessed life.
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May 15, 2010 at 1:22 am
thanks edward. hope it lasts and hope the weather is good up in edinburgh.
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May 22, 2010 at 5:25 pm
here is your answer
http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-marketwatch-20100521,0,4470301.story
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May 23, 2010 at 1:34 am
thanks nayla. it’s exactly the ones i had seen and tasted in the emirates. totally delicious.
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May 25, 2010 at 9:06 am
I saw white mulberries here in Aqaba. In Armenia, they make them into wonderful vodka. But what would you do with them otherwise? Just eat them?
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May 25, 2010 at 12:32 pm
yes, just eat them. they are totally wonderful.
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November 2, 2010 at 9:54 am
Tajrish market! White mulberries! I’m feeling a little nostalgic…
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January 19, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Ohhh.. reminds me my childhood..we get these for few weeks only back in Fes (Morocco)..Now I discover there name..white mulberries! I actually never asked about their names.. I just used to buy them from Rssif (old medina) or get them from the tree..
Thank you for this info!